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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. \nTo participate from home (Hunters) all you have to do is check the POTA website here:https://pota.app/#/park/US-1139  and look for WG6OTA or look forUS-1139Listen 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 Joe\, ak6mb@arrl.net
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/pota-activation-chino-hills-state-park/
LOCATION:CA
ORGANIZER;CN="Marco Di Meo":MAILTO: KN6SJQ@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270107T190000
DTSTAMP:20261112T002740Z
CREATED:20261112T002740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T002740Z
UID:20311-1799344800-1799348400@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GOTAhams Board Meeting \nThis is a business meeting for the Board Members to discuss and vote on issues on the agenda. Any Club Member may listen in\, but if you wish to address the Board\, ask questions\, or open a new item for discussion\, you should schedule it before the meeting with the Club Secretary. If there is time after the agenda\, the board may have time at the end of the meeting\, for open discussion\, questions\, or comments. To attend on Zoom\, send an e-mail at lest a day before the meeting\, to: Gary\, 1gtke6cbw@gmail.com
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/board-meeting-6/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270115
DTSTAMP:20261112T005003Z
CREATED:20261112T005003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T005003Z
UID:20336-1799884800-1799971199@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Club Meeting
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. \nWe will be hearing from Teri KO4WFP AKA The POTA Babe.   \nyoutube.com/@potababe \n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/club-meeting-11/
LOCATION:El Ranchero\, 984 W. Foothill Blvd.\, Claremont\, 91711
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270116T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T035213Z
CREATED:20261112T035213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T035213Z
UID:20362-1800093600-1800111600@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Radio-In-The-Park -  La Verne
DESCRIPTION:We will be at Las park from about 10am to 3pm. We welcome anyone interested in ham radio to join us\, no need to be licensed\, or a club member\, we look forward to sharing the hobby with anyone interested and welcome any/all questions!to Get On The Air!\nLas Flores Park 3175 Bolling Avenue La Verne\, CA 91750\n \n\nThe GOTAhams are usually\, towards the Southeast corner of the park.  Bring Radios\, Antennas\, Snacks\, Drinks and a smile. or at least a hat\, chair and some water.  As 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\nIf the park is filled with soccer games we will move to Larkin Park\, in Claremont.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/radio-in-the-park-la-verne-3/
LOCATION:Las Flores Park\, 3175 Bolling Avenue\, La Verne\,\, CA\, 91750\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270124
DTSTAMP:20261010T173110Z
CREATED:20261010T172441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T173110Z
UID:20136-1800144000-1800748799@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:QuartzFest
DESCRIPTION:Not a GOTAhams Event. \nQuartzFest is a week-long ham radio\, camping\, learning and living event. \n\nQuartzFest is an ARRL Specialty Convention held in January  near Quartzsite\, Arizona in the United States. No other hamfest in the world brings together in one gathering so much innovation in mobile antenna systems\, mobile ham shacks\, recreational vehicles\, portable and mobile EMCOMM systems\, off-the-grid living\, alternative energy and radio education. \n\nhttps://quartzfest.org/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/quartzfest/
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/quartzfest-3/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270124T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T230110Z
CREATED:20261111T230110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T230110Z
UID:20253-1800691200-1800810000@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Winter Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Not a GOTAhams event. \nWinter Field Day is a communications exercise. \nWinter Field Day is held the 4th full weekend in January. For 2027\, it will be held on January 23rd and 24th. The 30-hour operational period starts at 1600 UTC on Saturday (11 am EST)\, the 23rd\, and ends at 21:59 UTC on Sunday\, the 24th (4:59 pm EST). Stations may begin setting up no earlier than 16:00 UTC (11 am EST) on the Friday before. However\, cumulative set-up time shall not exceed 12 hours. \nSee https://winterfieldday.org/ for more info.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/winter-field-day-2/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270127T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270127T190000
DTSTAMP:20261111T230545Z
CREATED:20261111T230545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T230545Z
UID:20255-1801073700-1801076400@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. \nBring a pad of paper and record signal reports for all you hear. We will collect and collate these. \nUse this scale for your reports: \n1=Nothing at all heard\, not even noise or hiss suggesting a specific signal is present. \n2=It was apparent that a signal was present but communication is impossible even with reasonable re-tries. \n3=Communication possible with noise and possibly some re-tries to cover drop outs. \n4=Good communication though with some noise or other artifacts\, but generally solid copy. \n5=Solid copy\, little or no noise\, full or nearly full quieting. \nBe patient during silences as there will probably be participants you cannot hear and net control is likely communicating with those stations during silences.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/simplex-net-14/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270130T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T232349Z
CREATED:20261111T232349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T232349Z
UID:20283-1801314000-1801328400@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:License testing at Brackett Field
DESCRIPTION:License 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-12/
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:20270204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270204T190000
DTSTAMP:20261112T002938Z
CREATED:20261112T002938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T002938Z
UID:20313-1801764000-1801767600@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GOTAhams Board Meeting \nThis is a business meeting for the Board Members to discuss and vote on issues on the agenda. Any Club Member may listen in\, but if you wish to address the Board\, ask questions\, or open a new item for discussion\, you should schedule it before the meeting with the Club Secretary. If there is time after the agenda\, the board may have time at the end of the meeting\, for open discussion\, questions\, or comments. To attend on Zoom\, send an e-mail at lest a day before the meeting\, to: Gary\, 1gtke6cbw@gmail.com
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/board-meeting-7/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270206T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T220650Z
CREATED:20261111T220650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T220650Z
UID:20227-1801900800-1801933200@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:POTA Activation – Will Rogers 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 Will Rogers State Beach.  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/#/park/US-3594  and look for WG6OTA or look forUS-3594 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 Joe\, ak6mb@arrl.net
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/pota-activation-will-rogers-state-beach/
LOCATION:CA
ORGANIZER;CN="Marco Di Meo":MAILTO: KN6SJQ@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270212
DTSTAMP:20261112T005133Z
CREATED:20261112T005133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T005133Z
UID:20338-1802304000-1802390399@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Club Meeting
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. \n  \n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/club-meeting-12/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270220T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T040319Z
CREATED:20261112T035825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T040319Z
UID:20364-1803117600-1803135600@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Radio-In-The-Park - San Dimas
DESCRIPTION:We will be at San Dimas Canyon Regional Park from about 10am to 3pm. We welcome anyone interested in ham radio to join us\, no need to be licensed\, or a club member\, we look forward to sharing the hobby with anyone interested and welcome any/all questions!to Get On The Air! We encourage you to bring and set up your radios and antennas!  \nDepending 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/radio-in-the-park-san-dimas-4/
LOCATION:San Dimas Canyon Park\, 512 Sycamore Canyon Rd\, San Dimas\, CA\, 91773\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270224T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270224T190000
DTSTAMP:20261111T230712Z
CREATED:20261111T230712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T230712Z
UID:20257-1803492900-1803495600@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. \nBring a pad of paper and record signal reports for all you hear. We will collect and collate these. \nUse this scale for your reports: \n1=Nothing at all heard\, not even noise or hiss suggesting a specific signal is present. \n2=It was apparent that a signal was present but communication is impossible even with reasonable re-tries. \n3=Communication possible with noise and possibly some re-tries to cover drop outs. \n4=Good communication though with some noise or other artifacts\, but generally solid copy. \n5=Solid copy\, little or no noise\, full or nearly full quieting. \nBe patient during silences as there will probably be participants you cannot hear and net control is likely communicating with those stations during silences.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/simplex-net-15/
LOCATION:CA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270227T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T232452Z
CREATED:20261111T232452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T232452Z
UID:20285-1803733200-1803747600@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:License testing at Brackett Field
DESCRIPTION:License 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-13/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270304T190000
DTSTAMP:20261112T003122Z
CREATED:20261112T003122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T003122Z
UID:20316-1804183200-1804186800@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GOTAhams Board Meeting \nThis is a business meeting for the Board Members to discuss and vote on issues on the agenda. Any Club Member may listen in\, but if you wish to address the Board\, ask questions\, or open a new item for discussion\, you should schedule it before the meeting with the Club Secretary. If there is time after the agenda\, the board may have time at the end of the meeting\, for open discussion\, questions\, or comments. To attend on Zoom\, send an e-mail at lest a day before the meeting\, to: Gary\, 1gtke6cbw@gmail.com
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/board-meeting-8/
LOCATION:CA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270306T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T221003Z
CREATED:20261111T221003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T221003Z
UID:20229-1804320000-1804352400@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.  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/#/park/US-3525  and look for WG6OTA or look forUS-3525 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 Joe\, ak6mb@arrl.net
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/pota-activation-dockweiler-state-beach/
LOCATION:CA
ORGANIZER;CN="Marco Di Meo":MAILTO: KN6SJQ@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270312
DTSTAMP:20261112T005403Z
CREATED:20261112T005321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T005403Z
UID:20341-1804723200-1804809599@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Club Meeting
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. \n  \n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/club-meeting-13/
LOCATION:El Ranchero\, 984 W. Foothill Blvd.\, Claremont\, 91711
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270320T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T040542Z
CREATED:20261112T040542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T040542Z
UID:20367-1805536800-1805554800@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Radio-In-The-Park - Claremont
DESCRIPTION:We will be at Larkin Park from about 10am to 3pm. We welcome anyone interested in ham radio to join us\, no need to be licensed\, or a club member\, we look forward to sharing the hobby with anyone interested and welcome any/all questions!to Get On The Air! We encourage you to bring and set up your radios and antennas!\n\nLarkin Park\, Claremont\, CA\, 660 N Mountain Ave\, Claremont\, CA 91711.\n\n\n\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.\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!
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/radio-in-the-park-claremont-5/
LOCATION:Larkin Park\, 660 N Mountain Avenue\, CA\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270324T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270324T190000
DTSTAMP:20261111T230814Z
CREATED:20261111T230814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T230814Z
UID:20259-1805912100-1805914800@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. \nBring a pad of paper and record signal reports for all you hear. We will collect and collate these. \nUse this scale for your reports: \n1=Nothing at all heard\, not even noise or hiss suggesting a specific signal is present. \n2=It was apparent that a signal was present but communication is impossible even with reasonable re-tries. \n3=Communication possible with noise and possibly some re-tries to cover drop outs. \n4=Good communication though with some noise or other artifacts\, but generally solid copy. \n5=Solid copy\, little or no noise\, full or nearly full quieting. \nBe patient during silences as there will probably be participants you cannot hear and net control is likely communicating with those stations during silences.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/simplex-net-16/
LOCATION:CA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270327T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T232552Z
CREATED:20261111T232552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T232552Z
UID:20287-1806152400-1806166800@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:License testing at Brackett Field
DESCRIPTION:License 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-14/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270401T190000
DTSTAMP:20261112T003229Z
CREATED:20261112T003229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T003229Z
UID:20318-1806602400-1806606000@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GOTAhams Board Meeting \nThis is a business meeting for the Board Members to discuss and vote on issues on the agenda. Any Club Member may listen in\, but if you wish to address the Board\, ask questions\, or open a new item for discussion\, you should schedule it before the meeting with the Club Secretary. If there is time after the agenda\, the board may have time at the end of the meeting\, for open discussion\, questions\, or comments. To attend on Zoom\, send an e-mail at lest a day before the meeting\, to: Gary\, 1gtke6cbw@gmail.com
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/board-meeting-9/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T221239Z
CREATED:20261111T221239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T221239Z
UID:20231-1806739200-1806771600@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:POTA Activation - Huntington 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 Huntington State Beach.  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/#/park/US-3435  and look for WG6OTA or look forUS-3435 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 Joe\, ak6mb@arrl.net
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/pota-activation-huntington-state-beach/
LOCATION:CA
ORGANIZER;CN="Marco Di Meo":MAILTO: KN6SJQ@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270409
DTSTAMP:20261112T005555Z
CREATED:20261112T005555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T005555Z
UID:20343-1807142400-1807228799@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Club Meeting
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. \n  \n 
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/club-meeting-14/
LOCATION:El Ranchero\, 984 W. Foothill Blvd.\, Claremont\, 91711
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270417T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T041535Z
CREATED:20261112T041535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T041535Z
UID:20370-1807956000-1807974000@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Radio-In-The-Park - New Park?
DESCRIPTION:We are looking to expand our list of parks.  If you have a suggestion for a park that is big enough with restrooms\, parking and shade that does not have any restrictions that would prevent us from using it\, let us know. \nWe will be at the park from about 10am to 3pm. We welcome anyone interested in ham radio to join us\, no need to be licensed\, or a club member\, we look forward to sharing the hobby with anyone interested and welcome any/all questions!to Get On The Air! We encourage you to bring and set up your radios and antennas!
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/radio-in-the-park-new-park/
LOCATION:CA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270424T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T232706Z
CREATED:20261111T232706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T232706Z
UID:20289-1808571600-1808586000@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:License testing at Brackett Field
DESCRIPTION:License testing at Brackett Field \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-15/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270428T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270428T190000
DTSTAMP:20261111T230942Z
CREATED:20261111T230942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T230942Z
UID:20261-1808936100-1808938800@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. \nBring a pad of paper and record signal reports for all you hear. We will collect and collate these. \nUse this scale for your reports: \n1=Nothing at all heard\, not even noise or hiss suggesting a specific signal is present. \n2=It was apparent that a signal was present but communication is impossible even with reasonable re-tries. \n3=Communication possible with noise and possibly some re-tries to cover drop outs. \n4=Good communication though with some noise or other artifacts\, but generally solid copy. \n5=Solid copy\, little or no noise\, full or nearly full quieting. \nBe patient during silences as there will probably be participants you cannot hear and net control is likely communicating with those stations during silences.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/simplex-net-17/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270501T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T221434Z
CREATED:20261111T221434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T221434Z
UID:20233-1809158400-1809190800@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:POTA Activation - Pio Pico State Historical 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 Pio Pico State Historical Park.  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/#/park/US-3435  and look for WG6OTA or look forUS-3435 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 Joe\, ak6mb@arrl.net
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/pota-activation-pio-pico-state-historical-park/
LOCATION:CA
ORGANIZER;CN="Marco Di Meo":MAILTO: KN6SJQ@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270506T190000
DTSTAMP:20261112T003326Z
CREATED:20261112T003326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T003326Z
UID:20320-1809626400-1809630000@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GOTAhams Board Meeting \nThis is a business meeting for the Board Members to discuss and vote on issues on the agenda. Any Club Member may listen in\, but if you wish to address the Board\, ask questions\, or open a new item for discussion\, you should schedule it before the meeting with the Club Secretary. If there is time after the agenda\, the board may have time at the end of the meeting\, for open discussion\, questions\, or comments. To attend on Zoom\, send an e-mail at lest a day before the meeting\, to: Gary\, 1gtke6cbw@gmail.com
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/board-meeting-10/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270513
DTSTAMP:20261112T005742Z
CREATED:20261112T005742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T005742Z
UID:20345-1810080000-1810166399@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Club Meeting
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.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/club-meeting-15/
LOCATION:El Ranchero\, 984 W. Foothill Blvd.\, Claremont\, 91711
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270515T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T041821Z
CREATED:20261112T041821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T041821Z
UID:20372-1810375200-1810393200@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Radio-In-The-Park -
DESCRIPTION:Radio-In-The-Park – location to be announced \nWe will be at the park from about 10am to 3pm. We welcome anyone interested in ham radio to join us\, no need to be licensed\, or a club member\, we look forward to sharing the hobby with anyone interested and welcome any/all questions!to Get On The Air! We encourage you to bring and set up your radios and antennas!
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/radio-in-the-park/
LOCATION:CA
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