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SUMMARY:License Testing at Brackett Field
DESCRIPTION:VE testing at Brackett Field\n\n\nGOTAhams is delighted to be sponsoring Frank Westphal’s team of ARRL-VEC examiners operating monthly in-person testing. Tests will be held on the LAST Saturday of each month (EXCEPT DECEMBER) at 1PM in the Pilots Lounge of the Brackett Field airport in La Verne (map below). Walk-ins are allowed\, but you are strongly encouraged to contact Frank at 909-257-7205 in advance. Please leave a message with your contact information and indicate which license level(s) you are pursuing. Please bring $15.00 for the A.R.R.L. VEC exam fee. ($5 if under 18). Payment must be cash or check – no credit cards or electronic payment methods. Also\, please review the ‘preparation’ link below to ensure that you have completed the other required preparations for a successful test. You MUST bring an FCC FRN number to the test event – contact us if you need help with creating this on the FCC website. Successful candidates will be contacted by the FCC for payment of any additional fees due before issuance of the license. There is no test at the end of December due to the holiday season.\nGOTAhams is grateful to Frank and his team for their commitment to continue this long-standing\nvolunteer effort\, having conducted hundreds of prior exam sessions. \nContact: Mr. Frank C. Westphal at 909-257-7205 or K6FW@ARRL.NET\nTime: Last Saturday Every Month\, 1PM\nPreparation: Please review this page: http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session\nExam Fee (collected at test): $15.00 ($5.00 if under 18).\nInformation on FCC License Fees (NOT collected at test): https://www.arrl.org/fcc-application-fee\nMap and Directions:\nThe pilot’s lounge is located in the terminal building also housing Norms Hanger Coffee Shop. Enter the front entrance and turn to the left just after the gift shop. The meeting room where the exams are held are one door down on the left. \nBrackett field la Verne Click for directions \n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/license-testing-at-brackett-field-3/
LOCATION:Brackett Field\, 1615 McKinley Avenue\, La Verne\, CA\, 91750\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Frank C. Westphal":MAILTO:K6FW@ARRL.NET
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251203T142111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T142218Z
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SUMMARY:Simplex net
DESCRIPTION:The Simplex net will be on 146.580MHz starting at 6:15pm.\nA great way to explore the reach of your 2 meter equipment without benefit of repeater\, both receiving and transmitting. Bring a pad of paper and record signal reports for all you hear. We will collect and collate these. Use this scale for your reports: \n\n\n\n1=Nothing at all heard\, not even noise or hiss suggesting a specific signal is present. \n\n\n\n2=It was apparent that a signal was present but communication is impossible even with reasonable re-tries. \n\n\n\n3=Communication possible with noise and possibly some re-tries to cover drop outs. \n\n\n\n4=Good communication though with some noise or other artifacts\, but generally solid copy. \n\n\n\n5=Solid copy\, little or no noise\, full or nearly full quieting. \n\n\n\nBe patient during silences as there will probably be participants you cannot hear and net control is likely communicating with those stations during silences. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/simplex-net-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251202T225308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T010612Z
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SUMMARY:Radio In The Park - San Dimas
DESCRIPTION:Radio In The Park\n\n\n\nRadio in the Park is a social event  to meet up with other hams and Get On The Air. Folks bring their HF radios\, portable power systems\, Antennas and attempt contacts all over the country/world.  We look forward to seeing everyone there\, all interested parties are welcomed\, no need to be licensed\, or a club member\, we look forward to sharing the hobby with anyone interested and welcome any/all questions! \nPractice your EmComm skills or just enjoy the day in the company of other Hams! You may want to bring a chair and some water. Some people may bring food or snacks. We encourage you to bring and set up your radios and antennas!   \nSan Dimas Canyon Park  512 Sycamore Canyon Rd San Dimas\, CA 91773\nPark has a lot of shade trees and a few tables. If you are bringing a radio you may want to bring a table.  Depending on who else is where\, we are typically among the shade trees alongside the large linear parking lot that parallels North San Dimas Canyon Road as it heads North-East.  Look for antennas in roughly the area circled below. \nAs usual remember to listen to the WG6OTA repeater before or on the way to the park\, just in case there is a change in plans. See you on the Air! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/radio-in-the-park-san-dimas/
LOCATION:San Dimas Canyon Park\, 512 Sycamore Canyon Rd\, San Dimas\, CA\, 91773\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20260309T161701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T020020Z
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SUMMARY:Field Day Planning
DESCRIPTION:This will be a virtual meeting to discuss plans for Field Day 2026. Club members may join to find out what we are planning\, participate or make suggestions.  We are looking for more input and people that want to make Field Day fun and successful for everyone. \nWe will meet on the Zoom Lounge at 6pm. You can use the same link or meeting ID and password that is in the Reference PDF sent out with the weekly e-mails.  The info will also be sent out in the weekly email on March 15th. \n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/field-day-planning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251202T165348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T165848Z
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SUMMARY:Marconi Net
DESCRIPTION:The WG6OTA repeater will be linked to the GB3IW repeater on the Isle of Wight. On the second Saturday of the month at 1900UTC. \n\n\n\nThe Marconi Net is a cooperation between GOTAhams and the Isle of Wight Radio Society\, UK. We will celebrate the fellowship between UK and US hams with the MARCONI NET. The WG6OTA repeater on Sunset Ridge\, North of Claremont\, in Southern California\, will be linked to the GB3IW repeater\, near Cowes\, on the Isle of Wight\, in the UK. The KS7MC repeater (Spirit Mountain Amateur Radio Club) in Fort Mohave Arizona may also be linked during these nets. These are open repeaters\, and we welcome guests. As usual\, we encourage all participants to completely ignore (do not acknowledge in any way) any intentional interference during this or any other net. \nThe net will always start at 19:00 UTC (which is 12 noon in California and Arizona and 8pm in Cowes\, UK during the summer). The net start time is specified in UTC time to avoid any confusion as U.S. Daylight Savings Time and British Summer Time change on different weekends. (In the Winter it will be; 11am in California\, 12pm in Arizona\, and 7pm in Cowes\, UK) \nNo special radio programming is required\, just access the WG6OTA repeater as usual and it will be linked to GB3IW. \nKeep transmissions to less than 2 minutes and allow time for a FULL carrier drop (by the repeater) between transmissions. We do ask that participants pay special attention to avoid time outs. \nFor information about the clubs\, please check out their respective web sites at:\nhttps://gotahams.com\nhttps://iowrs.org \nFor information about the net\, contact: Bill Appleton\, KF4MCG at kf4mcg@hotmail.com\nSee the maps below for information on the locations of WG6OTA and GB3IW. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nApproximately 5\,425 miles between repeaters.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/marconi-net-5/
LOCATION:WG6OTA\, 34.186747\, -117.701456\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Appleton":MAILTO:kf4mcg@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251202T150707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T221018Z
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting - Wolf River Coils
DESCRIPTION:Please join the GOTAhams for our monthly Club Meeting. We will be at EL RANCHERO Restaurant at: 984 West Foothill Blvd. in Claremont. \nIf you are meeting at the restaurant\, they will expect you to order a meal so\, come by 6pm so you can order and eat before the meeting. As usual\, the meeting will start at 7pm. \nIf you wish to attend on Zoom you can use the information in the membership e-mail as usual. If you are not a member send an e-mail to Tim N6DLC at: tim@wnbnet.net if you want to join the club meeting on Zoom. \nThis month we have a presentation with Terry & Gary from www.wolfrivercoil.com  \n\n\n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/club-meeting-3/
LOCATION:El Ranchero\, 984 W. Foothill Blvd.\, Claremont\, 91711
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251202T143605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T024245Z
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SUMMARY:POTA Activation - Chino Hills State Park
DESCRIPTION:We will be doing a POTA activation. Everyone is welcome to come to the park or participate from home. \nCome to the park  at Chino Hills State Park.  Setup your own a station\, help with other stations\, or just come to watch. \nThe Park opens at 8am. We will set up inside the park almost exactly 3 miles from the intersection of Sapphire Rd & Bane Canyon Rd\, just past the Telegraph Canyon Rd Lookout\, turn right on the dirt road headed North. You can use this link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nGtL3gHWBeYLmga67?g_st=ic or enter these coordinates into your GPS: 33.920868\, -117.701230   I think there is a $10 charge to get into the park. \nTo participate from home (Hunters) all you have to do is check the POTA website here: https://pota.app/#/  and look for WG6OTA or look for us-1139 Listen to the frequency the Club POTA group is using.  Then make a contact. That is it. Signing up for your own account or logging your contacts at the POTA website is not required but optional if you want to keep track of your POTA contacts.. \nYou can find more information about POTA here: parksontheair.com \nFor more information contact Marco\, KN6SJQ@gmail.com
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/pota-activation-3/
ORGANIZER;CN="Marco Di Meo":MAILTO: KN6SJQ@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20260225T135624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T142918Z
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SUMMARY:Linux Expo - (Not a GOTAhams Event)
DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION: LINUX FANS OR ANYONE INTERESTED IN A ONE-DAY TECHNICIAN CLASS \nGOTAhams Member Discount Pass to Southern California Linux Expo 2026 \nIt is being held March 5-8 at Pasadena Convention Center. \nEvent info available at:  https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x \nThere are many ham radio applications for the Linux operating system and event organizers are adding in-person VE testing at the event this year as well as a Tech-in-a-day one day training class organized by Daniel M Romanchik  KB6NU.  You can read about his classes at his web page at:  https://www.qrz.com/db/KB6NU \n  \nThere are two types of tickets offered for the Linux Expo: \n  \nEXPO PASS – Provides access to the exhibit hall and free events ONLY. The exhibit halls are open on Friday afternoon\, Saturday and Sunday.  This is $20 and is not discounted.  This ticket is NOT sufficient to access the ham training class unfortunately. \n  \nSCALE PASS – Provides access to all SCALE technical sessions and presentations as well as the exhibit and all\, and free events.  A SCALE Pass also includes a Kids Companion Pass for 1 child under the age of 18. You may request a Kids Companion Pass at the registration desk on the day of the event. Please have your child with you.  The normal price of a SCALE pass is $100 but with the GOTAH discount code this is reduced to $60.  This is the ticket you want if you want to take advantage of the training class and/or test session.  (Renting the Pasadena Convention Center is expensive!) \n  \nIf interested\, you can initiate registration and payment at the ‘Buy Ticket’ link on the website above OR use this link:   https://register.socallinuxexpo.org/reg23/ \nThe website’s ‘VENUE” menu choice offers information on the location and on parking costs\, which look to be about $15. \n  \nKB6NU is offering 1 day ‘Tech in a Day’ training classes ahead of the Friday and Saturday afternoon test sessions. See the website for details but it appears these classes will be held in Room 209.  At this time\, classes are scheduled to run from 9AM to 7PM on each day\, Friday and Saturday and the conclusion of the class will run right into that day’s VE test session\, which should be wrapped up before 7PM.  Make SURE you register for an FRN number with the FCC before you go.  Have your ID and test fee. \n  \nFor further information please contact the Southern California Linux Expo at the website address listed above.  You can read more about ham related activities at the Expo at: https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x/blog/ham-radio-training
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/linux-expo-not-a-gotahams-event/
LOCATION:Pasadena Convention Center\, 300 E Green St\, Pasadena\, California\, 91101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251202T135229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T135229Z
UID:19495-1772283600-1772298000@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:License Testing at Brackett Field
DESCRIPTION:VE testing at Brackett Field\n\n\nGOTAhams is delighted to be sponsoring Frank Westphal’s team of ARRL-VEC examiners operating monthly in-person testing. Tests will be held on the LAST Saturday of each month (EXCEPT DECEMBER) at 1PM in the Pilots Lounge of the Brackett Field airport in La Verne (map below). Walk-ins are allowed\, but you are strongly encouraged to contact Frank at 909-257-7205 in advance. Please leave a message with your contact information and indicate which license level(s) you are pursuing. Please bring $15.00 for the A.R.R.L. VEC exam fee. ($5 if under 18). Payment must be cash or check – no credit cards or electronic payment methods. Also\, please review the ‘preparation’ link below to ensure that you have completed the other required preparations for a successful test. You MUST bring an FCC FRN number to the test event – contact us if you need help with creating this on the FCC website. Successful candidates will be contacted by the FCC for payment of any additional fees due before issuance of the license. There is no test at the end of December due to the holiday season.\nGOTAhams is grateful to Frank and his team for their commitment to continue this long-standing\nvolunteer effort\, having conducted hundreds of prior exam sessions. \nContact: Mr. Frank C. Westphal at 909-257-7205 or K6FW@ARRL.NET\nTime: Last Saturday Every Month\, 1PM\nPreparation: Please review this page: http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session\nExam Fee (collected at test): $15.00 ($5.00 if under 18).\nInformation on FCC License Fees (NOT collected at test): https://www.arrl.org/fcc-application-fee\nMap and Directions:\nThe pilot’s lounge is located in the terminal building also housing Norms Hanger Coffee Shop. Enter the front entrance and turn to the left just after the gift shop. The meeting room where the exams are held are one door down on the left. \nBrackett field la Verne Click for directions \n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/license-testing-at-brackett-field-2/
LOCATION:Brackett Field\, 1615 McKinley Avenue\, La Verne\, CA\, 91750\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Frank C. Westphal":MAILTO:K6FW@ARRL.NET
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251203T141909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T142257Z
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SUMMARY:The Simplex net
DESCRIPTION:The Simplex net will be on 146.580MHz starting at 6:15pm.\nA great way to explore the reach of your 2 meter equipment without benefit of repeater\, both receiving and transmitting. Bring a pad of paper and record signal reports for all you hear. We will collect and collate these. Use this scale for your reports: \n\n\n\n1=Nothing at all heard\, not even noise or hiss suggesting a specific signal is present. \n\n\n\n2=It was apparent that a signal was present but communication is impossible even with reasonable re-tries. \n\n\n\n3=Communication possible with noise and possibly some re-tries to cover drop outs. \n\n\n\n4=Good communication though with some noise or other artifacts\, but generally solid copy. \n\n\n\n5=Solid copy\, little or no noise\, full or nearly full quieting. \n\n\n\nBe patient during silences as there will probably be participants you cannot hear and net control is likely communicating with those stations during silences. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/the-simplex-net/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251202T223831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T232046Z
UID:19591-1771668000-1771686000@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Radio In The Park - Claremont
DESCRIPTION:Radio In The Park\n\n\n\nRadio in the Park is a social event  to meet up with other hams and Get On The Air. Folks bring their HF radios\, portable power systems\, Antennas and attempt contacts all over the country/world.  We look forward to seeing everyone there\, all interested parties are welcomed\, no need to be licensed\, or a club member\, we look forward to sharing the hobby with anyone interested and welcome any/all questions! \nPractice your EmComm skills or just enjoy the day in the company of other Hams! You may want to bring a chair and some water. Some people may bring food or snacks. We encourage you to bring and set up your radios and antennas!   \nLarkin Park\, Claremont\, CA\, 660 N Mountain Ave\, Claremont\, CA 91711\nLarkin Park has shade trees and a few tables. If you are bringing a radio you may want to bring a table. We meet near the Northeast section of the park near 7th street.   \nAs usual remember to listen to the WG6OTA repeater before or on the way to the park\, just in case there is a change in plans. See you on the Air! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/radio-in-the-park-claremont/
LOCATION:Larkin Park\, 660 N Mountain Avenue\, CA\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251202T165132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T165132Z
UID:19561-1771066800-1771070400@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Marconi Net
DESCRIPTION:The WG6OTA repeater will be linked to the GB3IW repeater on the Isle of Wight. On the second Saturday of the month at 1900UTC. \n\n\n\nThe Marconi Net is a cooperation between GOTAhams and the Isle of Wight Radio Society\, UK. We will celebrate the fellowship between UK and US hams with the MARCONI NET. The WG6OTA repeater on Sunset Ridge\, North of Claremont\, in Southern California\, will be linked to the GB3IW repeater\, near Cowes\, on the Isle of Wight\, in the UK. The KS7MC repeater (Spirit Mountain Amateur Radio Club) in Fort Mohave Arizona may also be linked during these nets. These are open repeaters\, and we welcome guests. As usual\, we encourage all participants to completely ignore (do not acknowledge in any way) any intentional interference during this or any other net. \nThe net will always start at 19:00 UTC (which is 12 noon in California and Arizona and 8pm in Cowes\, UK during the summer). The net start time is specified in UTC time to avoid any confusion as U.S. Daylight Savings Time and British Summer Time change on different weekends. (In the Winter it will be; 11am in California\, 12pm in Arizona\, and 7pm in Cowes\, UK) \nNo special radio programming is required\, just access the WG6OTA repeater as usual and it will be linked to GB3IW. \nKeep transmissions to less than 2 minutes and allow time for a FULL carrier drop (by the repeater) between transmissions. We do ask that participants pay special attention to avoid time outs. \nFor information about the clubs\, please check out their respective web sites at:\nhttps://gotahams.com\nhttps://iowrs.org \nFor information about the net\, contact: Bill Appleton\, KF4MCG at kf4mcg@hotmail.com\nSee the maps below for information on the locations of WG6OTA and GB3IW. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nApproximately 5\,425 miles between repeaters.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/marconi-net-4/
LOCATION:WG6OTA\, 34.186747\, -117.701456\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Appleton":MAILTO:kf4mcg@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251202T150537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T033951Z
UID:19537-1770922800-1770930000@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Club Meeting - Kirk\, KN6UMV - How to Use DMR
DESCRIPTION:Please join the GOTAhams for our monthly Club Meeting. We will be at EL RANCHERO Restaurant at: 984 West Foothill Blvd. in Claremont. \nIf you are meeting at the restaurant\, they will expect you to order a meal so\, come by 6pm so you can order and eat before the meeting. As usual\, the meeting will start at 7pm. \nIf you wish to attend on Zoom you can use the information in the membership e-mail as usual. If you are not a member send an e-mail to Tim N6DLC at: tim@wnbnet.net if you want to join the club meeting on Zoom. \nThis month we will have Kirk Beasley with his second presentation on DMR.  In the first presentation he covered what is DMR and how it works.  This presentation will focus more on how to use DMR.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/club-meeting-2/
LOCATION:El Ranchero\, 984 W. Foothill Blvd.\, Claremont\, 91711
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251202T142844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T005230Z
UID:19516-1770451200-1770483600@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:POTA Activation - Dockweiler State Beach
DESCRIPTION:We will be doing a POTA activation. Everyone is welcome to come to the park or participate from home. \n\nCome to the park  at Dockweiler State Beach.Do NOT use the entrance where Imperial ends at Vista Del Mar; instead\, turn left from Imperial (or continue south on Vista Del Mar) for about 1/4 a mile and enter there. The address\, for driving maps purposes\, is 12505 Vista Del Mar\, Playa Del Rey\, CA 90293. There’s a $8 all-day parking fee per car. There are no picnic tables nor shade trees; we will be in the parking lot. Setup your own a station\, help with other stations\, or just come to watch\, the view is great (ocean). \n\n\n\nTo participate from home (Hunters) all you have to do is check the POTA website here: https://pota.app/#/  and look for WG6OTA or look for US-3425 Listen to the frequency the Club POTA group is using.  Then make a contact. That is it. Signing up for your own account or logging your contacts at the POTA website is not required but optional if you want to keep track of your POTA contacts.. \n\n\n\nYou can find more information about POTA here: parksontheair.com \n\n\n\nFor more information contact Marco\, KN6SJQ@gmail.com
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/pota-activation-2/
LOCATION:Dockweiler State Beach\, 12001 Vista del Mar\, Playa del Rey\, ca\, 90293
ORGANIZER;CN="Marco Di Meo":MAILTO: KN6SJQ@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251202T134845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T134845Z
UID:19493-1769864400-1769878800@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:License Testing at Brackett Field
DESCRIPTION:VE testing at Brackett Field \n  \nGOTAhams is delighted to be sponsoring Frank Westphal’s team of ARRL-VEC examiners operating monthly in-person testing. Tests will be held on the LAST Saturday of each month (EXCEPT DECEMBER) at 1PM in the Pilots Lounge of the Brackett Field airport in La Verne (map below). Walk-ins are allowed\, but you are strongly encouraged to contact Frank at 909-257-7205 in advance. Please leave a message with your contact information and indicate which license level(s) you are pursuing. Please bring $15.00 for the A.R.R.L. VEC exam fee. ($5 if under 18). Payment must be cash or check – no credit cards or electronic payment methods. Also\, please review the ‘preparation’ link below to ensure that you have completed the other required preparations for a successful test. You MUST bring an FCC FRN number to the test event – contact us if you need help with creating this on the FCC website. Successful candidates will be contacted by the FCC for payment of any additional fees due before issuance of the license. There is no test at the end of December due to the holiday season.\nGOTAhams is grateful to Frank and his team for their commitment to continue this long-standing\nvolunteer effort\, having conducted hundreds of prior exam sessions. \nContact: Mr. Frank C. Westphal at 909-257-7205 or K6FW@ARRL.NET\nTime: Last Saturday Every Month\, 1PM\nPreparation: Please review this page: http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session\nExam Fee (collected at test): $15.00 ($5.00 if under 18).\nInformation on FCC License Fees (NOT collected at test): https://www.arrl.org/fcc-application-fee\nMap and Directions:\nThe pilot’s lounge is located in the terminal building also housing Norms Hanger Coffee Shop. Enter the front entrance and turn to the left just after the gift shop. The meeting room where the exams are held are one door down on the left. \nBrackett field la Verne Click for directions \n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/license-testing-at-brackett-field/
LOCATION:Brackett Field\, 1615 McKinley Avenue\, La Verne\, CA\, 91750\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Frank C. Westphal":MAILTO:K6FW@ARRL.NET
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251202T232745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T182234Z
UID:19624-1769624100-1769626800@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Simplex net
DESCRIPTION:The Simplex net will be on 146.580MHz starting at 6:15pm.\nA great way to explore the reach of your 2 meter equipment without benefit of repeater\, both receiving and transmitting. Bring a pad of paper and record signal reports for all you hear. We will collect and collate these.  \nUse this scale for your reports: \n\n\n\n1=Nothing at all heard\, not even noise or hiss suggesting a specific signal is present. \n\n\n\n2=It was apparent that a signal was present but communication is impossible even with reasonable re-tries. \n\n\n\n3=Communication possible with noise and possibly some re-tries to cover drop outs. \n\n\n\n4=Good communication though with some noise or other artifacts\, but generally solid copy. \n\n\n\n5=Solid copy\, little or no noise\, full or nearly full quieting. \n\n\n\nBe patient during silences as there will probably be participants you cannot hear and net control is likely communicating with those stations during silences. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/simplex-net-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251203T180008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T180008Z
UID:19664-1769212800-1769385599@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Winter Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Not a GOTAhams event. \nWinter Field Day is an annual event for amateur radio enthusiasts\, taking place on the last full weekend of January. You may choose to participate solo or get your your friends\, family\, or whole club involved. Winter Field Day is organized by the Winter Field Day Association. \n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/winter-field-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251203T171032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T171032Z
UID:19660-1768780800-1768867199@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:We will have the nightly net as usual. \n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251203T171939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T173123Z
UID:19662-1768694400-1769299199@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Quartzfest
DESCRIPTION:Not a GOTAhams Event. \nQuartzFest is a week-long ham radio\, camping\, learning and living event. \nFor more information see their website here: https://quartzfest.org/
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/quartzfest/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251202T222052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T222052Z
UID:19586-1768644000-1768662000@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Radio In The Park - La Verne.  
DESCRIPTION:Radio In The Park\n \n\nRadio in the Park is a social event  to meet up with other hams and Get On The Air. Folks bring their HF radios\, portable power systems\, Antennas and attempt contacts all over the country/world.  We look forward to seeing everyone there\, all interested parties are welcomed\, no need to be licensed\, or a club member\, we look forward to sharing the hobby with anyone interested and welcome any/all questions!\n\nPractice your EmComm skills or just enjoy the day in the company of other Hams! You may want to bring a chair and some water. Some people may bring food or snacks. We encourage you to bring and set up your radios and antennas!\n\n \nLas Flores Park 3175 Bolling Avenue La Verne\, CA 91750\nLas Flores Park has a lot of shade trees but not a lot of tables. If you are bring a radio you will want a table. We are usually\, towards the Southeast corner of the park.\n\n \n\nAs usual remember to listen to the WG6OTA repeater before or on the way to the park\, just in case there is a change in plans. See you on the Air!\n\n \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/radio-in-the-park-la-verne/
LOCATION:Las Flores Park\, 3175 Bolling Avenue\, La Verne\,\, CA\, 91750\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251202T164905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T164905Z
UID:19558-1768042800-1768046400@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Marconi Net
DESCRIPTION:The WG6OTA repeater will be linked to the GB3IW repeater on the Isle of Wight. On the second Saturday of the month at 1900UTC. \n\n\n\nThe Marconi Net is a cooperation between GOTAhams and the Isle of Wight Radio Society\, UK. We will celebrate the fellowship between UK and US hams with the MARCONI NET. The WG6OTA repeater on Sunset Ridge\, North of Claremont\, in Southern California\, will be linked to the GB3IW repeater\, near Cowes\, on the Isle of Wight\, in the UK. The KS7MC repeater (Spirit Mountain Amateur Radio Club) in Fort Mohave Arizona may also be linked during these nets. These are open repeaters\, and we welcome guests. As usual\, we encourage all participants to completely ignore (do not acknowledge in any way) any intentional interference during this or any other net. \nThe net will always start at 19:00 UTC (which is 12 noon in California and Arizona and 8pm in Cowes\, UK during the summer). The net start time is specified in UTC time to avoid any confusion as U.S. Daylight Savings Time and British Summer Time change on different weekends. (In the Winter it will be; 11am in California\, 12pm in Arizona\, and 7pm in Cowes\, UK) \nNo special radio programming is required\, just access the WG6OTA repeater as usual and it will be linked to GB3IW. \nKeep transmissions to less than 2 minutes and allow time for a FULL carrier drop (by the repeater) between transmissions. We do ask that participants pay special attention to avoid time outs. \nFor information about the clubs\, please check out their respective web sites at:\nhttps://gotahams.com\nhttps://iowrs.org \nFor information about the net\, contact: Bill Appleton\, KF4MCG at kf4mcg@hotmail.com\nSee the maps below for information on the locations of WG6OTA and GB3IW. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nApproximately 5\,425 miles between repeaters.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/marconi-net-3/
LOCATION:WG6OTA\, 34.186747\, -117.701456\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Appleton":MAILTO:kf4mcg@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251202T150322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T150322Z
UID:19535-1767898800-1767906000@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Club Meeting - Tim Duffy - Grounding
DESCRIPTION:Please join the GOTAhams for our monthly club Meeting. We will be at EL RANCHERO Restaurant at: 984 West Foothill Blvd. in Claremont. \nIf you are meeting at the restaurant\, they will expect you to order a meal so\, come by 6pm so you can order and eat before the meeting. As usual\, the meeting will start at 7pm. \nIf you wish to attend on Zoom you can use the information in the membership e-mail as usual. If you are not a member send an e-mail to Tim N6DLC at: tim@wnbnet.net if you want to join the club meeting on Zoom. . \nThis month we will have Tim Duffy\, K3LR\, DX Engineering \, with a presentation on Grounding.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/club-meeting-tim-duffy-grounding/
LOCATION:El Ranchero\, 984 W. Foothill Blvd.\, Claremont\, 91711
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251202T211936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T161203Z
UID:19584-1767430800-1767459600@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:POTA Activation - Dockweiler State Beach
DESCRIPTION:We will be doing a POTA activation. Everyone is welcome to come to the park or participate from home. \nCome to the park  at Dockweiler State Beach. The beach is located at the western terminus of Imperial Highway & Vista Del Mar in Playa del Rey (Los Angeles).  Setup your own a station\, help with other stations\, or just come to watch. \nTo participate from home (Hunters) all you have to do is check the POTA website here: https://pota.app/#/  and look for WG6OTA or look for US-3425 Listen to the frequency the Club POTA group is using.  Then make a contact. That is it. Signing up for your own account or logging your contacts at the POTA website is not required but optional if you want to keep track of your POTA contacts.. \nYou can find more information about POTA here: parksontheair.com \nFor more information contact Marco\, KN6SJQ@gmail.com
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/pota-activation-11/
LOCATION:Dockweiler State Beach\, 12001 Vista del Mar\, Playa del Rey\, ca\, 90293
ORGANIZER;CN="Marco Di Meo":MAILTO: KN6SJQ@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251203T164249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T164249Z
UID:19658-1767225600-1767311999@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:We will have the nightly net as usual.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/new-years-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251203T162918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T162918Z
UID:19655-1766620800-1766707199@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Christmas
DESCRIPTION:We will have the nightly net as usual.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/christmas/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251012T183330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T005710Z
UID:19445-1765620000-1765638000@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:2025 Holiday Party/Radio In the Park –  Larkin Park \n\n\n\nJoin us for our annual club holiday party.  This year it will be outdoors at Larkin Park. Come set up a radio or just hang out with us. The club will be providing a main dish from El Ranchero and drinks.  If you want to bring a man dish\, side dish\, salad\, desert\, drinks\, or anything else it will be appreciated but it is not required.  The club will supply paper plates\, napkins\, bowls\, utensils\, and table cloths.  You may want to bring a chair and or tables if you can\, there are a few picnic tables and we will bring some tables and chairs. \n\n\n\nWhite Elephant Gift Exchange – Every participant brings a gift (new or old\, ham radio or gag) valued at $20 or less and club members present at the event will draw for them. Please WRAP THE GIFTS in paper or a bag.   \n\n\n\nThis year there will be three cash prizes\, $50\, $100\, and $200\, given away by drawings.  Members Only and MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. \n\n\n\nIf it rains we will postpone to the next week\, Dec. 20th. We will post the latest update of the weather and our plans here\, on the website\, the day before the party. Remember to listen to the WG6OTA repeater on the day of the party and on your way to the park\, to hear the latest updates to our party plans.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/holiday-party/
LOCATION:Larkin Park\, 660 N Mountain Avenue\, CA\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251012T181721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T181721Z
UID:19442-1764979200-1765065599@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Covina Christmas Parade
DESCRIPTION:GOTAhams volunteers helping with communications at the parade and surrounding events.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/covina-christmas-parade/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Bolton AG6YS":MAILTO:1BCBOLTON@GMAIL.COM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251011T202035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T202035Z
UID:19434-1764421200-1764428400@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:License Testing
DESCRIPTION:VE testing at Brackett Field \n  \nGOTAhams is delighted to be sponsoring Frank Westphal’s team of ARRL-VEC examiners operating monthly in-person testing. Tests will be held on the LAST Saturday of each month (EXCEPT DECEMBER) at 1PM in the Pilots Lounge of the Brackett Field airport in La Verne (map below). Walk-ins are allowed\, but you are strongly encouraged to contact Frank at 909-257-7205 in advance. Please leave a message with your contact information and indicate which license level(s) you are pursuing. Please bring $15.00 for the A.R.R.L. VEC exam fee. ($5 if under 18). Payment must be cash or check – no credit cards or electronic payment methods. Also\, please review the ‘preparation’ link below to ensure that you have completed the other required preparations for a successful test. You MUST bring an FCC FRN number to the test event – contact us if you need help with creating this on the FCC website. Successful candidates will be contacted by the FCC for payment of any additional fees due before issuance of the license. There is no test at the end of December due to the holiday season.\nGOTAhams is grateful to Frank and his team for their commitment to continue this long-standing\nvolunteer effort\, having conducted hundreds of prior exam sessions. \nContact: Mr. Frank C. Westphal at 909-257-7205 or K6FW@ARRL.NET\nTime: Last Saturday Every Month\, 1PM\nPreparation: Please review this page: http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session\nExam Fee (collected at test): $15.00 ($5.00 if under 18).\nInformation on FCC License Fees (NOT collected at test): https://www.arrl.org/fcc-application-fee\nMap and Directions:\nThe pilot’s lounge is located in the terminal building also housing Norms Hanger Coffee Shop. Enter the front entrance and turn to the left just after the gift shop. The meeting room where the exams are held are one door down on the left. \nBrackett field la Verne Click for directions \n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/license-testing/
LOCATION:Brackett Field\, 1615 McKinley Avenue\, La Verne\, CA\, 91750\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T191500
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251012T174919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T164616Z
UID:19440-1764180900-1764184500@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Cancelled - No Simplex Net
DESCRIPTION:There will be no Simplex Net in November or December.  The Simplex Net will resume next year on January 28th.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/simplex-net-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130803
CREATED:20251011T201529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T141322Z
UID:19431-1763805600-1763823600@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:San Dimas Canyon Park
DESCRIPTION:We will be at San Dimas Canyon Regional Park at 10am. We encourage you to bring and set up your radios and antennas!  Depending on who else is where\, we are typically among the shade trees alongside the large linear parking lot that parallels North San Dimas Canyon Road as it heads North-East.  Look for antennas in roughly the area circled below! As always\, monitor the WG6OTA repeater for last minute changes due to park conditions.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/san-dimas-canyon-park/
LOCATION:San Dimas Canyon Park\, 512 Sycamore Canyon Rd\, San Dimas\, CA\, 91773\, United States
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