Winter Quarter 2006
- First General Meeting - Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 7:30pm in 20-128
Things we will be talking about are Wildflower, the new Keypad Lock, and various other topics.
- CP:Next - Thursday, January 12, 2006, during Farmers Market downtown
ASI is presenting CP:Next during Farmers Market, showcasing school clubs.
We will be bringing the tower trailer downtown, hoisting an antenna, and handing out QSL cards.
During the event, contact us on the repeaters. See you downtown!
- General Meeting - Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 7:30pm in 20-128
In preparation for the Transmitter Hunt next week, we will be demonstrating how to T-Hunt with just a standard hand-held radio!
We are also handing out codes for the new Shack keypad lock.
- ARRL January VHF Sweepstakes - January 21-23, 2006
Check out the official rules.
Also, look at the ARRL Contest Calendar for more contests throughout the year.
- Transmitter Hunt - Thursday, January 26, at 6pm downtown
The hunt begins downtown at 6pm. Meet in front of the water fountain at the Mission.
It's happening during Farmers Market, so wear clothes with Club propaganda on them.
This is our first transmitter hunt of the year!
- General Meeting - Thursday, February 2, 2006 at 7:30pm in 20-128
Scott N1VG will be discussing his OpenTRAC projects, including the OpenTracker and OT1x surface-mount tracker.
- Ham Radio Test - Saturday, Febuary 4, 2006 at the South Bay Fire Departament
Brought to you buy the Estero Radio Club
Held at the South Bay Fire Departament, 2315 Bayview Heights Dr, Los Osos
Cost is $14, contact Milton Davis, ai6md@arrl.net, 805-550-8607 to register
- Ham Radio Test - Saturday, Febuary 11, 2006 at 4pm at Cal Poly in 08-121.
Our annual testing session is being held this year at Cal Poly!
Note that we are not doing a class this year, but we will be in the club testing room at 1pm for any last-minute questions you might have about any of the material on the test.
The test will be held in Building 8 Room 121. Directions can be found here.
- ARRL School Club Roundup Contest - February 13-17, 2006
Check out the official rules[PDF].
Also, look at the ARRL Contest Calendar for more contests throughout the year.
- General Meeting - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 7:30pm in 20-128
Cancelled due to the Friday Holliday. See you on March 2nd.
- ARRL International DX Contest (CW) - February 18-19, 2006
Check out the official rules.
Check the ARRL Contest Calendar for more information.
- Last General Meeting - Thursday, March 2, 2006 at 7:30pm in 20-128
- ARRL International DX Contest (Phone) - March 4-5, 2006
Check out the official rules.
Check the ARRL Contest Calendar for more information.
Spring Quarter 2006
- First General Meeting - Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 7:30pm in 20-128
We will be talking about Wildflower and Open house.
- Cal Poly Open House - April 20-22, 2006
Friday is Admitted Students Preview day, Saturday is the Club Carnival, and Sunday is homework day.
We are planning on opening up the shack on Saturday morning. We need volunteers to be in the shack to answer questions and welcome the public. A BBQ lunch will be provided.
- General Meeting - TBD at 7:30pm in 20-128
We will be talking about Wildflower.
- Wildflower Centuries - Saturday, April 29, 2006
Communications will be needed for the Wildflower Centuries ride.
If you are interested, please come to a general club meeting.
Note this is not at Lake San Antonio.
- Wildflower Triathlons Festival - May 5-7, 2006
We provide communications for this event. Your help is needed!
See the official Tri-California Wildflower page.
Subscribe to the W6BHZ Wildflower mailing list.
Sign up for the event at the official W6BHZ sign up page.
- Last General Meeting - Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 7:30pm in 20-128
This is a Wildflower communications wrapup meeting.
Have a great summer, and see you in Fall!
Summer Quarter 2006
- No regular meetings during Summer Quarter.
Take the summer off!
- ARRL June VHF QSO Party - June 10-12, 2006
Check the ARRL Contest Calendar for more information.
- ARRL Field Day - June 23-25, 2006
Yay, its Field Day!!
Setup starts at 11am Friday, contest begins 11am Saturday, contest ends 11am Sunday.
Check out the latest information at the official field day webpage.
Subscribe to the W6BHZ Field Day mailing list.
- PG&E Siren Test - Saturday, August 2006
Come to a club meeting for more information.