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Repeater Update:

Posted on June 11, 2017 by n6xn

W6BIS reports that the Mt.St.Helena repeaters, 147.18 and 441.900 have been returned to service after a brief outage.  It was reported that the battery charger had failed allowing the batteries to go dead.  The 147.180 repeater for Mt. Veeder is … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 24, 2017 by n6xn

No SARS meeting in June.  Next meeting July 18th

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Update AB1222, “hands free Law”

Posted on May 23, 2017 by n6xn

Attributed to James Latham, AF6AQ ARRL East Bay SM “Thanks to Bill Hillendahl, SF SM, for the following update: A quick update on the CA Hands Free Law – AB 1785/CVC 23123.5. We have been fielding a number of inquires … Continue reading →

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AB1222 information

Posted on May 1, 2017 by n6xn

AB1222 is a modification to the “Hands-free” cell phone law that went into effect on January 1st.  This modification affects every Ham radio operator who operates mobile.  Here are links that will provide the latest information on this bill and more … Continue reading →

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W6CO Dstar Update

Posted on April 20, 2017 by n6xn

            Dstar status The gateway computer, the gizmo that ties the  repeater to the internet, is now upgraded for Dplus G-3.             Dplus G-3. What is it and why do we … Continue reading →

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