BOY SCOUT JAMBOREE ON THE AIR

  • The local Boy Scout Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) will be held on Saturday, October 19th starting at 4:00 p.m. and ending on Sunday the 20th at 4:00 p.m.  The event is being held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church on Magnolia and Jackson.  JOTA is dedicated to Radio and Internet Communications with Scouts around the world. There is no charge to attend.
  • Mike K6MJM is the coordinator needs our help.  He would like to set up 10 stations for communications, 6 radio and 4 internet and needs HF and DMR operators with equipment for the event.  Those who volunteer can camp for free, will be fed, and will get recognized for their help.
  • Merit Badge counselors are also needed.  An area will be setup for Scouts to connect with and begin working on their Merit Badges.
  • If you have questions or wish to volunteer you can reach Michael at Michael@familymcbride.net or Marlene at xmadamxx@aol.com

Useful Links:

Google Map to location

https://www.scouting.org/jota/operators-guides/

http://www.arrl.org/jamboree-on-the-air-jota

W6TJ’s Field Day eQSL Cards

FIELD DAY BEHIND THE SCENES:

  W6TJ’s Field Day eQSL Cards

 

The tradition of exchanging post cards (QSLs) to confirm radio contacts goes back to the very first ham radio operators.  The cards usually bore the call sign, and station and contact information, of the station sending.  Many ham shacks even today have these cards plastered on their walls.  ARRL Awards such as Worked All States, DX Century Club etc. required the submission of these cards as proof of contacts made.  The ARRL manages bureaus for incoming and outgoing paper DX QSL cards, primarily for this purpose.  For information go to ARRL.org web site.

In recent years online electronic QSLs have become popular through eQSL.cc.

These are often received in one’s inbox, shortly after a contact is made.  Registration and use, is free, and set up is easy.  Check it out at www.eQSL.cc.

For the past twenty years, Clair, K6LG, has been managing the W6TJ eQSL account.  We have received many (800 to date) from our Field Day contacts, and other public demonstrations .  All incoming eQSLs have been sent the W6TJ QSL shown below.  Some of the incoming eQSL’s for Field Day contacts are also shown:

  • W6TJ to VE7NSR
  • OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

 

Field Day 2017

Highlight photos from Field Day 2017:

  • Antenna setup crew
  • Break time
  • Contesting - Bob Trujillo (KG6NIB) on the mike with Don Bower (AG6HQ) logging. Clair Cessna (K6LG) looking on
  • Councilman Jim Perry and Bob Trujillo (KG6NIB)
  • Rick's (KK6CTT) Setup
  • Dick Norton from ARRL pays a visit
  • Dave setting up
  • Dutch Oven by KK6CTT - Cheesy Bread
  • Dutch Oven Monkey Bread
  • Edgar - Fan Dipole. Wow!
  • Edgar - Inside
  • Edgar - Our Antenna is bigger than yours! Hi Hi!
  • Field Day Chair - Larry WA6PMY
  • Fire Station 5 arrives for a visit
  • Firefighter signs in
  • First Aid Station
  • Manning the Get On The Air (GOTA) station
  • Helping hands make for light work
  • How many Hams does it take to...
  • Iron Chef Rick (KK6CTT)
  • J Pole works fine
  • Not an antenna...
  • Ray (N6KZM) at the BBQ. Carne Asada at it's best!
  • Rick explains how it works to a new Ham
  • Socializing
  • There will be food!
  • Comfort zone
  • An unusual visitor
  • We are patriotic too
  • Taking a break
  • What we do!
  • Who we are!

 

Calendar of Events

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SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
    1RCARA 6 meter Chat
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
RCARA 6 meter ChatTime: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Posted by: w6tj-adminPlease join us on Tuesdays nights at 7:00 PM on 50.500 MHz FM for a 6 meter chat.
50.500 MHz FM
2 3 4 5
6 7W6TJ Weekly Net
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
W6TJ Weekly NetTime: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Posted by: w6tj-admin7:00 PM on the W6TJ club repeater (146.88 MHz, -600 KHz offset with a PL of 146.2 Hz) or on the W6CDF Box Springs 224.460 MHz Repeater ( – offset with a PL of 110.9 Hz) which is linked to our 2M repeater.
146.88 MHz, -600 KHz offset with a PL of 146.2 Hz
8RCARA 6 meter Chat
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
RCARA 6 meter ChatTime: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Posted by: w6tj-adminPlease join us on Tuesdays nights at 7:00 PM on 50.500 MHz FM for a 6 meter chat.
50.500 MHz FM
9 10RCARA Monthly Meeting
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
RCARA Monthly MeetingTime: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Posted by: w6tj-adminGeneral meeting starts at 6:00 PM. Alternating months for in-person and Zoom meetings. In-person meetings are held at:
Kountry Folks Homestyle Restaurant
3653 La Sierra Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
Map
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13 14W6TJ Weekly Net
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
W6TJ Weekly NetTime: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Posted by: w6tj-admin7:00 PM on the W6TJ club repeater (146.88 MHz, -600 KHz offset with a PL of 146.2 Hz) or on the W6CDF Box Springs 224.460 MHz Repeater ( – offset with a PL of 110.9 Hz) which is linked to our 2M repeater.
146.88 MHz, -600 KHz offset with a PL of 146.2 Hz
15RCARA 6 meter Chat
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
RCARA 6 meter ChatTime: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Posted by: w6tj-adminPlease join us on Tuesdays nights at 7:00 PM on 50.500 MHz FM for a 6 meter chat.
50.500 MHz FM
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20 21W6TJ Weekly Net
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
W6TJ Weekly NetTime: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Posted by: w6tj-admin7:00 PM on the W6TJ club repeater (146.88 MHz, -600 KHz offset with a PL of 146.2 Hz) or on the W6CDF Box Springs 224.460 MHz Repeater ( – offset with a PL of 110.9 Hz) which is linked to our 2M repeater.
146.88 MHz, -600 KHz offset with a PL of 146.2 Hz
22RCARA 6 meter Chat
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
RCARA 6 meter ChatTime: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Posted by: w6tj-adminPlease join us on Tuesdays nights at 7:00 PM on 50.500 MHz FM for a 6 meter chat.
50.500 MHz FM
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27 28W6TJ Weekly Net
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
W6TJ Weekly NetTime: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Posted by: w6tj-admin7:00 PM on the W6TJ club repeater (146.88 MHz, -600 KHz offset with a PL of 146.2 Hz) or on the W6CDF Box Springs 224.460 MHz Repeater ( – offset with a PL of 110.9 Hz) which is linked to our 2M repeater.
146.88 MHz, -600 KHz offset with a PL of 146.2 Hz
29RCARA 6 meter Chat
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
RCARA 6 meter ChatTime: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Posted by: w6tj-adminPlease join us on Tuesdays nights at 7:00 PM on 50.500 MHz FM for a 6 meter chat.
50.500 MHz FM
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Field Day 2018

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Field Day 2018!  Here are some of the highlights from the event:

Update 11/2018 – The results from QST have been published

Videos from FaceBook:

Riverside County Amateur Radio Association Field Day 2018

A short video of some of our Field Day 2018 happenings … courtesy of Mathew and his photography skills. More to come when I get organized. Enjoy!

Posted by Riverside County Amateur Radio Association – RCARA Page on Tuesday, June 26, 2018

RCARA Field Day 2018

It was a good Field Day.

Posted by Art Sutorus on Thursday, June 28, 2018

Please enjoy the slideshow of pictures from the event:

  • SOME OF THE CROWD

 

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • April 11, 2024 at 6:00PM
    RCARA General Meeting
    Country Folks Homestyle Restaurant
  • April 20, 2024 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM
    POTA at California Citrus HSP
  • April 27, 2024
    Big Bear Mini Hamcation

Recurring Events

  • RCARA Club Meeting: The 2nd Thursday of each month
    • In person general meeting starts at 6:00 PM.
    • Alternating months are Zoom meetings and begin at 7:00 PM
    • In-person meetings are held at:
      Kountry Folks Homestyle Restaurant
      3653 La Sierra Ave
      Riverside, CA 92505
  • Monthly: Claremont Amateur Radio Society (CARS) Swap Meet from 6 AM to 11 AM at Granite Creek Community Church, 1580 N. Claremont, CA 91711. CARS has an HF station set up for attendees to operate or maybe test any new antenna that may have been purchased at the swap meet. This is a recurring event every third Saturday of the month, except in the month of December. More information is available at the GOTAHams Amateur Radio Club website.
  • Monthly: TRW ARC Swap Meet is held the last Saturday of each month (rain or shine) from 7 AM to 11:30 AM at the Northrop Grumman facility on the southeast corner of Aviation Blvd and Marine Ave in Redondo Beach, CA . The prices for sellers vary and buyers are free. More information is available on the W6TRW Amateur Radio Club Website.

 

W6TJ 2 Meter Net

The Riverside County Amateur Radio Association provides communications support during many Public Service Events throughout the year. A weekly net is held to foster emergency preparedness every Monday evening at 7:00 PM. The Monday night net provides bulletins of upcoming club activities and events.

For the first three Mondays of the month, we host the Net on the W6TJ club repeater. It is also possible to check into the net via the W6CDF repeater located on Box Springs Mountain which is linked to the W6TJ repeater.

The fourth Monday of the month is a SIMPLEX net on 146.880 MHz, no offset, no PL, no squelch. This is done as practice for emergency preparedness as an exercise in being able to operate in a power outage WITHOUT the repeater.

NET Tally for Monday Night Net Results:

March 4, 2024 March 11, 2024 March 18, 2024 March 25, 2024
SIMPLEX
April 1, 2024
Regular Check-ins: 24 23 24 19
Guests/Visitors: 2 2 0 0
TOTAL CHECK-INS: 26 25 24 19
220 Link Check-ins: 2 2 3 0
Echolink Check-ins: 3 5 4 4
Marlene KK6CTX Juan AJ6PH Bruce W6SOW Juan AJ6PH Marlene KK6CTX

2M Net Operators:

  • Week 1: Marlene KK6CTX
  • Week 2: John W7RSO
  • Week 3: Bruce W6SOW
  • Week 4: Juan AJ6PH (SIMPLEX)
  • Week 5:

Field Day 2016

Some of the “Stars” from Field Day 2016

In spite of the intense heat wave, several brave souls ventured out to this year’s Field Day event at the
California Citrus State Historical Park. The location proved to be most satisfactory and the
accommodations served our purpose quite well.

There was a large covered shelter and plenty of picnic tables, tall trees and several flat areas. The
restrooms were clean and in close proximity to the set ups. The park rangers were very cooperative and
made every effort to make the event pleasant.

Several volunteers showed up on Friday to set up two stations, a GOTA station and a satellite station.
On Saturday, the Boy Scouts from Troop #2 opened the official Field Days with a flag ceremony and the
Pledge of Allegiance which added a colorful touch.

We had plenty of cold water, soda and gator aid to keep everyone well hydrated. The club provided
lunch on Friday for the volunteers and as usual, members and guests donated a wide variety of culinary
delights for Saturday’s Pot Luck.

There are so many to thank for their donations of time, equipment and assorted other necessities.
In no specific order, we are grateful to the following:

Larry WA6PMY, Field Day Chair and his able committee

Thomas Junker who was a major player in handling the heavy lifting and being an excellent “gopher” as
needed.

Bob KG6NIB and Chris KQ6UP who set up the stations, antennas and satellite station with the able
assistance of Jim AG6JN, Ed KF6BNQ, Brad N6GTC as well as several others

The Boy Scouts from Troop #2 and their able leader Mike N6TKR

The EmComm Group: Rick KK6CTT, Ray N6KZM, Chaplin Dave and several others who set up and
maintained the GOTA station and provided overnight security

Jeff KW6MOT brought his unique bicycle mobile and helped with overnight security and loaned us the
portable PA system. He also served as Safety Officer which added points

West Coast Battery donated 3 12 volt batteries, facilitated by Tom WW7T who made the initial contact
and helped secure the batteries

Big Five Sporting Goods donated several door prizes and we thank Rick KK6CTT for his part in obtaining
the items.

Riverside City Fire Department, Captain Tim supplied and delivered coolers and ice throughout the event

Donna KK6UDF donated 5 cases of water and helped with the pot luck set up

Juan KK6LJK brought a cooler full of ice and gator aid

Mike KA6VPW loaned us 2 of his personal generators, fuel cans and a heavy duty extension cord

Jim AG6EA supplied the loan of his personal generator, fuel and a battery charger

Mathew Thurman did an excellent job of photographing the event all three days and was my right hand assistant in loading, moving equipment and other duties as needed

Kay KCOSMH from Country Village who assisted with the pot luck set up and much needed support
Bob Randleman N6CEU who spent a lot of time making contacts

Everyone else who attended and contributed to the success of this event. I apologize if I have left
anyone off the list … it certainly was not intentional

The Yaesu FT-60R HT raffle prize was won by Bob KG6NIB. Congratulations Bob and thank you to all
who supported this endeavor.

In conclusion, I ask that you send me your thoughts, suggestions and observations so that we can make
improvements where necessary for future events. Constructive criticism is welcome.

 

Picture highlights from Field Day 2016;

Here is the original Field Day 2016 PDF Page