Celebration of Life:

Kathi Mixon KD6CAF(SK)

GOTAHAMS FOUNDING MEMBER

Saturday August 20th 10AM-3PM Las Flores Park, La Verne 3175 Bolling Avenue Probably the South-East Corner of the Park

POTLUCK&RADIO-IN-THE-PARK“GET ON THE AIR”

Lionel the Lizard L6ZRD says:  Come to the park, bring some food, celebrate with your GOTAhams Friends and Kathi’s Family and, as Kathi often said, bring those radios and GET ON THE AIR!

SEE YOU THERE!  ALL ARE WELCOME!

We suggest STRONGLY that members who are able to bring a table, do so.  There is some shade but some popups to cover operating positions would not be amiss.  We can set up the number we need.  EVERYONE should bring a chair, hat and probably some sunscreen.  The club will supply paper plates, utensils, napkins and Kathi’s family (Ken Mixon KC6WOK, daughter Misti, son Robert and grandchildren Dakota, Sullen and Presley) are bringing some beverages and classic fruit salad, as well as some wonderful decorations.   At this time, we are not running a sign-up sheet for potluck items – bring something that you believe others will enjoy and what is fun.  There are very limited cooking facilities (only the park supplied charcoal grills if available). Park rules prevent other flames or fires. Let’s make this one to remember! 

BE THERE!  HAVE FUN!  Please take photos / videos and share with the club.(d33wilkie@gmail.com)

At 5:51 PM August 10th, 2022, Katherine Mixon KD6CAF passed away peacefully at home

She is survived by her Husband Ken KC6WOK, Daughter Misti, Son Robert, Grandchildren Dakota, Sullen and Presley.

Tuesday August 9th 7:00 PM on Zoom video chat

Club members will receive a zoom meeting invitation a day or two ahead of the meeting.  For this one month, NO gathering at Casa Jimenez Restaurant is anticipated.  We are expecting a great presentation on Radio Teletype (RTTY) by member and Club Vice President Dan Jones, K6YIC.

For Guests and anyone interested in attending and would like an invitation with a “Zoom.us” link, simply email the club secretary at k6ev@arrl.net

To all our interested/concerned Members and friends, I have written a letter explaining Kathi’s situation, it is far more than a simple post so there is a page I have linked here Kathi KD6CAF update

Saturday August 20th 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Los Flores Park La Verne CA

Meet up with other Hams, Get On The Air, enjoy some sunshine at Los Flores Park La Verne CA We meet near the south section of the park near 8th street and Bolling Ave.

Folks bring their HF radios, portable power systems, Antennas and attempt contacts all over the country/world from a local park practicing their EmComm Skills and enjoying the company of other Hams! 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!

August 6th, 2022, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Larkin Park Harrison and Mountain Ave Claremont CA.

As GOTAhams continues their mentoring (elmering) mission, we will be extending our look into Coax, Coax/feedline terminating (installing ends) simple methods of testing feedlines etc.

Attendees will be introduced to the crimping tools, their use, best practice soldering techniques and completing the assemblies with heat shrink tubing.

Attendees (members and guests) will gain hands on experience comparing several popular types of coaxial cable (see and touch examples).  Members who make a modest materials donation will be coached as they make a 3-foot jumper cable with crimp/solder PL-259 connectors using either RG8X or LMR400 class coax.

Many of you are familiar with these methods and others will be introduced possibly for the first time.  As always, we’ll be socializing, snacking and having a great time, we are looking forward to seeing lots of smiling faces and discussing Amateur Radio!

GOTAhams is delighted to be sponsoring Frank Westphal’s team of ARRL-VEC examiners in resuming monthly in-person testing. Tests will be held on the LAST Saturday of each month 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 2022 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. For 2022, tests will be conducted starting on July 30th and will continue each month thru November on the last Saturday of each month. There is no test at the end of December due to the holiday season.
GOTAhams is grateful to Frank and his team for their commitment to continue this long-standing
volunteer effort, having conducted hundreds of prior exam sessions. Contact: Mr. Frank C. Westphal at 909-257-7205 or K6FW@ARRL.NET
Time: Last Saturday Every Month, 1PM
Preparation: Please review this page: http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session
Exam Fee (collected at test): $15.00 ($5.00 if under 18).
Information on FCC License Fees (NOT collected at test): https://www.arrl.org/fcc-application-fee
Map and Directions:
The 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.

Brackett field la Verne Click for directions

Goat Notes Newsletter

GOTAHAMS COMBINED RADIO-IN-THE-PARK plus ELMERING-IN-THE-PARK

Due to the July 4th holiday weekend and trying to rest a little after a busy and hot Field Day, we will skip the Elmering in the park on the first weekend.  Instead, GOTAhams will be gathering on July 16th 10:00 AM to 3:00 (depending on the temperature?) at San Dimas Canyon Park for Radio in the Park PLUS some hands on experience comparing several popular types of coaxial cable (see and touch examples).  Members who make a modest materials donation will be coached as they make a 3 foot jumper cable with crimp/solder PL-259 connectors using either RG8X or LMR400 class coax.  Details at the July 12th club meeting!

GOTAhams ARC, invites all members, Guests and anyone interested in Amateur Radio to our Monthly “Hybrid” style, (in-person and Zoom.us) at Casa Jimenez Restaurant 921 W. Foothill Blvd Claremont

If you plan on dining with and meeting other GOTAhams in person, please come early, (6:00 PM) to order food and drinks, enjoy your meal and visit with other attendees prior to the 7:00 PM meeting so we can focus on the agenda without distractions from the restaurant audience. If you are a guest, and would like an invitation with a “Zoom.us” link, simply email the club secretary at k6ev@arrl.net

Casa Jimenez

casajimenezrestaurant.com

921 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711