Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club Bulletin
February 2026
We Will Be Doing A Zoom Meeting February 7
Members To Get Email Invite Visitors Will Need To Contact Webmaster For Zoom Login Information.
The Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club normally meet at 3:00 PM on the first Saturday of the month.
This Months Meeting Agenda
- ARES Activity Day Wrap Up
- Smart Phone Apps
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Renewals
| Name | Call | Date Expires | |
| Dropped | |||
| Carlson, David | WA6DKN | 10/31/2025 | |
| Third Notice | |||
| White, Jason | KK6AZB | 11/30/2025 | |
| Shapiro, Larry | K6RO Check @ PO | 11/30/2025 | |
| Second Notice | |||
| Battenschlag, Richard | KN6GBS | 12/31/2025 | |
| First Notice | |||
| Cline, Ed | KM6CXZ | 1/31/2026 | |
| Lopez, Charles | WK3Y | 1/31/2026 |
Upcoming Local & Community Events
- Sunday, April 19, 2026, Avocado Festival
Upcoming ARES & Community Events
Join ARES or, more information. www.sdgares.net/
- February 7, 2026 Tech Cram Class @ Poway (VEs needed at 4 p.m. for testing)
- February 14, 2026 ARES In-Person Meeting at Sharp Spectrum
- February 14, 2026 Hams support The Ranch 50K Run in Escondido
- February 27-28, 2026 Yuma Hamfest https://www.yumahamfest.com/
- April 11, 2026 ARES In-Person Meeting at Sharp Spectrum (hospital drill prep)
- April 11, 2026 Hams support Oriflamme Canyon 50K near Mt Laguna
- April 15, 2026 (Wednesday) ARES members support SD County FSE Earthquake & Hospital Exercise
- April 18, 2026 General Upgrade Class (contact [email protected] for info)
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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New Scams to Watch Out For in 2026
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Meeting Minutes
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club
Zoom Online
January 3, 2026
President Ron Patten, KG6HSQ, called the meeting to order at 1503 hrs.
The pledge of allegiance was conducted by Ron, KG6HSQ.
The following financial report was presented by Brent, KJ6UMY:
| Checking Balance October 31, 2025 | $7,821.49 |
| Petty Cash Balance October 31, 2025 | $434.81 |
| Total | $8,256.30 |
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER INCOME |
|
| Membership Dues |
$130.00 |
| Total | $130.00 |
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER EXPENSES |
|
| Dues Refund |
$10.00
|
| Total | $10.00 |
PETTY CASH |
|
| Petty Cash Balance October 31, 2025 | $434.81 |
| November & December Additions | $0.00 |
| Total | $434.81 |
| Checking Balance December 31, 2025 | $7,941.49 |
| Petty Cash Balance December 31, 2025 | $434.81 |
| Total | 8,376.30 |
Ron, KG6HSQ, reminded KJ6UMY that the club insurance is due soon.
Jacob, KO6DSS, gave a presentation on MeshCore “Resilient Community Comms”. An encrypted, FCC Part 15, mesh network. 2.73 Kbs, text only
Ron, KG6HSQ, presented pictures from the Christmas Parade. Chamber wrap-up meeting was held. Christmas Parade video is up on youtube.com. Thanks to all who helped with the parade.
Ron, KG6HSQ, presented a few FARC website (fallbrookarc.org) updates. Reviewed the weather page, including weather at KG6HSQ and KG6YVD QTHs. Also highlighted the membership page
Stephen, KC6MIE, next Activity Day is January 31st. Location to be determined.
Ron, KG6HSQ, with Zoom meetings, in-person get togethers include the Donut Pantry at 0900 Saturday morning and Activity Days.
President Ron Patten, KG6HSQ, adjourned that meeting at 1621 hrs.
Brent Dussia, KJ6UMY
Secretary/Treasurer
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club