Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club Bulletin
July 2026
We Will Be Doing A Zoom Meeting July 4
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The Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club normally meet at 3:00 PM on the first Saturday of the month.
This Months Meeting Agenda
- Field Day Wrap Up
- FARC Email Systems Updates
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Renewals
| Name | Call | Date Expires | |
| Dropped | |||
| Stubbs, Charles | KK6OBH | 3/31/2026 | |
| Elliott, Dwayne | K6PLS | 3/31/2026 | |
| Second Notice | |||
| Leonelli, Phil | WF6L | 5/31/2026 | |
| Magaldi, Mike | K6YNP | 5/31/2026 | |
| Tantalo, Craig | N6WJQ | 5/31/2026 | |
| First Notice | |||
| Dillon, R. Don | W6PLT | 6/30/2026 | |
| Riley, Jr., DeMott | KN6GGE | 6/30/2026 | |
| Thomsen, John | KN6GGN | 6/30/2026 |
Upcoming Local & Community Events
Upcoming ARES & Community Events
Join ARES or, more information. www.sdgares.net/
- July 11, 2026 ARES In-Person Meeting @ Sharp Spectrum Kearny Mesa
- August 1, 2026 Tech Cram Class in La Mesa
Cram Classes: the 2026 schedule of Technician Class License and General Class License Workshops will be published after details such as room reservations and VE teams are locked in. To inquire about the 2026 cram class schedule, contact [email protected] for info or to be placed on the “notify” list. If you are ready to test and do not need a cram class, browse hamstudy.org/sessions to find a remote exam or in-person exam near you.
News & Views
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FALLBROOK 10 METER NET Every Wednesday evening 7:30pm 28.340 USB Ruben KD6CWI Net control Join the group for a good rag chew.
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Tests suggest Russian satellites can jam GPS on a continental scale
Bell System – Tools of Telephony
5 Things Nobody Told Me Before I Got My Ham Radio License
This New Car Theft Method Has Police Completely Stumped – 10 Models Impacted
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Canada’s CHU Shortwave Time Station to Be Silenced
Canada is soon to be without CHU, that nation’s official time and frequency station. The time and frequency information are derived from atomic clocks. In the United States, radio station WWV (and its companions) provide the same service and are still going strong — but for how much longer is anyone’s guess.
WWV was on the chopping block some time ago, was saved by additional funding, and may yet be considered an unnecessary expense someday. Here is the story of CHU’s upcoming demise:
radioworld.com
FCC Defines “Toy Drone”
The list of items on page 2 that together constitute a “toy drone” is interesting:
docs.fcc.gov
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Wattcycle Batteries Exposed: What You See is NOT What You Get
The Fascinating Story of Tektronix, The Oregon Engineers Who Reinvented The Oscilloscope
End-Fed Antennas Explained: Where Does the Return Current Go?
The Invisible Radio That Saved Allied Spies Behind Enemy Lines
The Fascinating Story of Fluke,The Washington Engineer Who Built The World’s Most Trusted Multimeter
Meeting Minutes
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club
Zoom Online
June 6 2026
President Ron Patten, KG6HSQ, called the meeting to order at 1504 hrs.
The pledge of allegiance was conducted by Ron, KG6HSQ.
Ron, KG6HSQ, started with everyone introducing themselves.
The following financial report was presented by Brent, KJ6UMY:
| Checking Balance April 30, 2026 | $8351.49 |
| Petty Cash Balance April 30 , 2026 | $91.06 |
| Total | $8,442.55 |
MAY INCOME | |
| Membership Dues |
$60.00
|
| Total | $60.00 |
MAY EXPENSES |
|
| None |
$0.00
|
| Total | $0.00 |
PETTY CASH |
|
| Petty Cash Balance April 30, 2026 | $91.06 |
| Membership Dues | $40.00 |
| Total | $131.06 |
| Checking Balance May 31, 2026 | $8,371.49 |
| Petty Cash Balance May 31, 2026 | $131.06 |
| Total | $8,502.55 |
Ron, KG6HSQ, reported on the wrap-up Avocado Festival meeting. No major crime events. Our SDSO Lieutenant plans to be at the Fallbrook Substation for a while.
Ron, KG6HSQ, announced Amateur Radio Field Day coming up at the end of the month on June 27th and 28th at Fraiser Elementary School. Information is on the FARC website. Press announcement has been sent to the Village News. Pre-setup at 1700 hrs Friday and setup starting Saturday at 0700.
Ron, KG6HSQ, gave email system change updates. Our provider has stopped supporting out email list. We will be testing other systems this month including groups.io. Existing system will work until the end of June.
Ron, KG6HSQ, reviewed our latest Activity Day on May 30th and presented pictures from the FARC Facebook page showing participation. Pictures included N49CU, a civilian version of the CH-47, now stationed at the Fallbrook Airpark.
Ron, KG6HSQ, reported his and KJ6UMY’s sit-along with the San Diego Sheriff’s Office dispatchers. One group of dispatchers handles incoming phone calls (and text) and a different group handles radio dispatch. The same personnel alternate between these functions. Some cell phones support 911 calling on alternate carriers. When dispatchers get a hang-up call, they call back on landlines but not cell calls due to the many “butt dials” they get.
President Ron Patten, KG6HSQ, adjourned that meeting at 1557 hrs.
Brent Dussia, KJ6UMY
Secretary/Treasurer
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club