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SUMMARY:POTA Activation - Rio de Los Angeles 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 Rio de Los Angeles 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-3548  and look for WG6OTA or look forUS-3548 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-rio-de-los-angeles-state-park/
LOCATION:CA
ORGANIZER;CN="Marco Di Meo":MAILTO: KN6SJQ@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270813
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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-18/
LOCATION:El Ranchero\, 984 W. Foothill Blvd.\, Claremont\, 91711
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270821T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T042231Z
CREATED:20261112T042231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T042231Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270825T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270825T190000
DTSTAMP:20261111T231405Z
CREATED:20261111T231405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T231405Z
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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. \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-21/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270828T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T233129Z
CREATED:20261111T233129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T233129Z
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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-19/
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:20270902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270902T190000
DTSTAMP:20261112T003658Z
CREATED:20261112T003658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T003658Z
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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-14/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270904T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270904T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T222840Z
CREATED:20261111T222840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T222840Z
UID:20241-1820044800-1820077200@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:POTA Activation - Malibu Lagoon 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 Malibu Lagoon 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-3468  and look for WG6OTA or look forUS-3468 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-malibu-lagoon-state-beach/
LOCATION:CA
ORGANIZER;CN="Marco Di Meo":MAILTO: KN6SJQ@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270910
DTSTAMP:20261112T010132Z
CREATED:20261112T010132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T010132Z
UID:20353-1820448000-1820534399@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-19/
LOCATION:El Ranchero\, 984 W. Foothill Blvd.\, Claremont\, 91711
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270918T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T042320Z
CREATED:20261112T042320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T042320Z
UID:20380-1821261600-1821279600@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-5/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270922T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270922T190000
DTSTAMP:20261111T231453Z
CREATED:20261111T231453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T231453Z
UID:20271-1821636900-1821639600@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-22/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270925T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T233222Z
CREATED:20261111T233222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T233222Z
UID:20299-1821877200-1821891600@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-20/
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:20271002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271002T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T224228Z
CREATED:20261111T224228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T224228Z
UID:20251-1822464000-1822496400@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:POTA Activation - California Citrus 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 California Citrus 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-3412  and look for WG6OTA or look forUS-3412 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-california-citrus-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:20271007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271007T190000
DTSTAMP:20261112T003752Z
CREATED:20261112T003752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T003752Z
UID:20330-1822932000-1822935600@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-15/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271015
DTSTAMP:20261112T010221Z
CREATED:20261112T010221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T010221Z
UID:20355-1823472000-1823558399@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-20/
LOCATION:El Ranchero\, 984 W. Foothill Blvd.\, Claremont\, 91711
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271016T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T044158Z
CREATED:20261112T042429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T044158Z
UID:20382-1823680800-1823698800@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Jamboree-On-The-Air / Radio-In-The-Park
DESCRIPTION:Radio In The Park / Jamboree-On-The-Air\n\n\n\nOur usual Radio in the Park in October will also include Scouts coming to get on the air! We expect to have several Scouts from multiple troops coming to make contact with other stations including other JOTA Stations with the help of a GOTAham radio operator. \nJamboree-On-The-Air or JOTA is Scouting’s largest annual event. JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts around the world. At the park they will need to make and log some contacts to get credit towards earning the Radio Merit Badge. We are planning to have several stations set up to accommodate the Scouts. \nAs always\, 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! Come to help the Scouts 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.\nGridsquare: DM14dc\, CQ Zone: 4\,  ITU Zone: 7 \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  \nJamboree-On-The-Air\nYou can help by: \n\nSet up a radio station and help Scouts; learn how to use the radio\, make contacts\, log those contacts on paper.\nHelp guide scouts to the various stations that are set up.\nBring a HT and help Scouts make contacts on repeaters or Simplex frequencies.\nFrom anywhere\, you can listen to; WG6OTA repeater\, 146.580Mhz\, and any of the HF frequencies below.  You might be able to make some contacts with the Scouts.\n\n  The Scouts looking to earn the Radio Merit Badge will need to do the following: \n“Using proper call signs\, Q signals\, and abbreviations\, carry on a 10-minute real or simulated amateur radio contact using voice\, Morse code\, or digital mode. Properly log the real or simulated amateur radio contact\, and record the signal report. Note: Licensed amateur radio operators may substitute five QSL cards as evidence of contacts with five amateur radio operators.” \nThe Scouts\, with a licensed radio operator\, can use any legal frequency or mode including VHF/UHF and repeaters to make contacts. \n \nHF Frequencies\nHere are some commonly used HF frequencies for Scouting events like JOTA.  You can also use other frequencies. Any contact counts\, it does not have to be with another Scout. \nBands                 SSB (phone)                    CW (morse) \n80 m                     3.690 & 3.940 MHz          3.570 MHz \n40 m                    7.090 & 7.190 MHz           7.030 MHz \n20 m                     14.290 MHz                     14.060 MHz \n17 m                     18.140 MHz                     18.080 MHz \n15 m                     21.360 MHz                     21.140 MHz \n12 m                     24.960 MHz                     24.910 MHz \n10 m                     28.390 MHz                     28.180 MHz \n6 m                       50.160 MHz                     50.160 MHz \n  \nBrandmeister\nThe 907 Talk Group will be used to let Scouts make contacts worldwide\, under appropriatesupervision\, following individual country’s guidelines. \nList of the different lounges reserved for JOTA on the Brandmeister networkTG 907 – JOTA Call\, when contact is established\, you will have to go to one of the chat roomsbelow:TG 9071 – JOTA Room 1 TG 9072 – JOTA Room 2TG 9073 – JOTA Room 3 TG 9074 – JOTA Room 4TG 9075 – JOTA Room 5 TG 9076 – JOTA Room 6TG 9077 – JOTA Room 7 TG 9078 – JOTA Room 8 \n  \nD-star\nThere are two D-star reflectors\, REF33A and XLX005J can be used.REF033A has been assigned as a full-time D-STAR JOTA / Radio Scouting reflector.Once contact is made\, stations should disconnect from REF033A and connect to either repeateror migrate to an unused reflector.XLX005J is linked to the FreeDMR TG907\, which is the dedicated JOTA / Radio ScoutingTalkgroup.Connect to XLX005J through your D-STAR radio or your hotspot.On your Hotspot\, set the mode to D-STAR and select DCS005 or XLX005\, and then select Node J. \n  \nIf you want to see more information use these links. \nScouting JOTA Manual for Amateur Radio:  https://www.jotajoti.info/sites/default/files/uploads/JOTA-JOTI%202024/Activity%20files/2024%20-%20Jota-Joti%20-%20Manual%20for%20amateur%20radio%20activity%20-%20EN.pdf \nThe Radio Merit Badge requirements: https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/radio/ \nThe Radio Merit Badge book:  https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Radio.pdf \nARRL JOTA page:  https://www.arrl.org/jamboree-on-the-air-jota  \nRadio Scouting: https://k2bsa.net/
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/radio-in-the-park-6/
LOCATION:Larkin Park\, 660 N Mountain Avenue\, CA\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271021T170000
DTSTAMP:20261112T045212Z
CREATED:20261112T045212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T045212Z
UID:20387-1824105600-1824138000@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Great ShakeOut
DESCRIPTION:The Great ShakeOut is an International earth quake drill\, to practice and prepare for a earthquake. This takes place every year on the Third Thursday in October. This year it will be on October 21st. \n \n\nWe will have a special net.   More info to come.\n\n \n\nSee The Great ShakeOut website. for more information on earth quake drills.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/great-shakeout-2/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271027T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271027T190000
DTSTAMP:20261111T231555Z
CREATED:20261111T231555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T231555Z
UID:20273-1824660900-1824663600@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-23/
LOCATION:CA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271030T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T233307Z
CREATED:20261111T233307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T233307Z
UID:20301-1824901200-1824915600@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-21/
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:20271104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271104T190000
DTSTAMP:20261112T003846Z
CREATED:20261112T003846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T003846Z
UID:20332-1825351200-1825354800@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-16/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271106T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T223902Z
CREATED:20261111T223902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T223902Z
UID:20249-1825488000-1825520400@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:POTA Activation – Will Rogers 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 Will Rogers 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-1141  and look for WG6OTA or look forUS-1141Listen 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-park/
LOCATION:CA
ORGANIZER;CN="Marco Di Meo":MAILTO: KN6SJQ@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271112
DTSTAMP:20261112T010333Z
CREATED:20261112T010333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T010333Z
UID:20357-1825891200-1825977599@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-21/
LOCATION:El Ranchero\, 984 W. Foothill Blvd.\, Claremont\, 91711
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271114
DTSTAMP:20261112T002416Z
CREATED:20261112T002416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T002416Z
UID:20309-1826064000-1826150399@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Tour de Foothills
DESCRIPTION:GOTAhams volunteers help at the bike rally.  More information to come. Watch the weekly emails.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/tour-de-foothills-2/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271120T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T042703Z
CREATED:20261112T041914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T042703Z
UID:20374-1826704800-1826722800@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-2/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271124T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271124T190000
DTSTAMP:20261111T231701Z
CREATED:20261111T231701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T231701Z
UID:20275-1827080100-1827082800@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-24/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271127
DTSTAMP:20261111T231959Z
CREATED:20261111T231959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T231959Z
UID:20279-1827100800-1827273599@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:We will have the nightly net as usual.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/thanksgiving-2/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271127T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T233354Z
CREATED:20261111T233354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T233354Z
UID:20303-1827320400-1827334800@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-22/
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:20271202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271202T190000
DTSTAMP:20261112T003939Z
CREATED:20261112T003939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T003939Z
UID:20334-1827770400-1827774000@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-17/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271205
DTSTAMP:20261112T002131Z
CREATED:20261112T002131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T002131Z
UID:20307-1827878400-1827964799@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Covina Christmas Parade
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers needed to help at the parade. More information to come. Watch the weekly emails.
URL:https://gotahams.com/event/covina-christmas-parade-3/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271204T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T223332Z
CREATED:20261111T223332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T223332Z
UID:20245-1827907200-1827939600@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:POTA Activation - Crystal Cove 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 Crystal Cove 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-1141  and look for WG6OTA or look forUS-1141Listen 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-crystal-cove-state-park/
LOCATION:CA
ORGANIZER;CN="Marco Di Meo":MAILTO: KN6SJQ@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271211T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T001736Z
CREATED:20261112T001736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T001736Z
UID:20305-1828519200-1828537200@gotahams.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:The details for 2027 need to be set but just to give you an idea\, here is what we did in 2026: \n  \n2026 Holiday Party/Radio In the Park –   Larkin Park \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.  \nFood \nThe 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.  \nThe 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. \nGifts\nWhite Elephant Gift Exchange – Everyone brings a gift (new or old\, ham radio or gag) valued around $20\, WRAPPED in paper or a bag.  Everyone that brings a gift can participate it the game and will get a gift. \nCash Prizes\nThis year there will be three Cash Pizes\, $50\, $100\, and $200\, given away by drawings.  Members Only and MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. \nFree Give Away Table\nWe will have a table of free stuff for anyone that agrees to the fowling rules: \n\nYou can bring anything\, but if it is not gone before you leave for the day\, you must take it back with you.  \nEverything is FREE\, no selling\, trading\, or loaning. Anyone can take any part or all of it.\nThe first person to take it away owns it. If you want it\, take it to your car.  If you are not sure or want other people to have a chance first\, then wait till later. If it is still there by noon\, everybody has had a chance\, take it.\nThe Club is not responsible for anything on this table.  Nothing is guaranteed\, or promised.  Once you take it\, it is yours\, no returns. \n\nIf it rains we will postpone to the next week\, Dec. 19th. 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-2/
LOCATION:Larkin Park\, 660 N Mountain Avenue\, CA\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
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