Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club Bulletin
June 2026
We Will Be Doing A Zoom Meeting June 6
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
- Field Day June 27 – 28, 2026, Field Day Planning
- FARC Email Systems Updates
- ARES Activity Day, Discussion
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Renewals
| Name | Call | Date Expires | |
| Third Notice | |||
| Elliott, Dwayne | K6PLS | 3/31/2026 | |
| First Notice | |||
| Leonelli, Phil | WF6L | 5/31/2026 | |
| Promack, Ryan | KF6ODE | 5/31/2026 | |
| McGowen, Timothy | AF6GL | 5/31/2026 | |
| Magaldi, Mike | K6YNP | 5/31/2026 | |
| Tantalo, Craig | N6WJQ | 5/31/2026 | |
| Turner, Forrest | KK6BYR | 5/31/2026 |
Upcoming Local & Community Events
- Field Day June 27 – 28, 2026
Upcoming ARES & Community Events
Join ARES or, more information. www.sdgares.net/
- June 6, 2026 Hams support PCT50 Mile Run near Sunrise Highway
- June 6, 2026 Tech Cram Class @ San Marcos (contact [email protected] for info)
- June 13, 2026 ARES In-Person Meeting at Sharp Spectrum
- June 13, 2026 ARRL VHF Contest
- June 20, 2026 Hams support Black Mtn 50K in Rancho Penasquitos
- June 27, 2026 ARRL Field Day
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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GrayLine info
On last nights 10 meter net, net control Ruebin brought up the topic of GrayLine. Here is a short fact filled video on GrayLine.
Enjoy, Kc6mie
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Local Morse Code practice
All Hams with an interest in Morse Code practice.
Stephen KC6MIE, Joe KD6KUV and Ted N6ZO have been practicing sending and receiving Morse Code for some time and welcome any licensed Ham to join us. We accommodate slow speeds and up to character speed of 17/18 and maybe a bit quicker. If you are new to Morse Code, come join us. Give us a call on the FARC repeater, we will chat about how we operate.
73
Joe
KD6KUV
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How Much Radio Do You Actually Need?
Built Like a Bunker: How LFP Batteries Blew It Apart
Built Like a Bunker: FULL REPORT
Why You Can’t Jump-Start Your Own Car Anymore (The Computer Lockout)
Another Battleborn Disaster
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New Sheriff’s Non-Emergency Phone Number
The GENIUS Physicist Who Hid A Radio Inside A Bullet
The Morse Code Hack That Made an AI Agent Spend $200,000
Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness
Playing oscilloscope music on a 1950’s vacuum tube oscilloscope
How Electromagnetic Waves Transmit Music, Messages, & More
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Ride Along with a Fire Chaser Assessing the Multiple I-15 and Highway 76 Fires
Electric Wheelchair Explodes in Flames: The Wrong People at Risk
Meeting Minutes
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club
Zoom Online
May 2 2026
President Ron Patten, KG6HSQ, called the meeting to order at 1502 hrs.
The pledge of allegiance was conducted by Ron, KG6HSQ.
Timothy, AF6GL, gave an update on this morning’s Mission fire on both Hwy 15 North at Mission Road and on Hwy 76 between Gird and Mission Roads.
The following financial report was presented by Brent, KJ6UMY:
| Checking Balance March 31, 2026 | $7,991.49 |
| Petty Cash Balance March 31 , 2026 | $434.81 |
| Total | $8,426.30 |
APRIL INCOME | |
| Membership Dues |
$40.00
|
| Total | $40.00 |
APRIL EXPENSES |
|
| None |
$0.00
|
| Total | $0.00 |
PETTY CASH |
|
| Petty Cash Balance March 31, 2026 | $434.81 |
| Transfer to Checking Account | $-300.00 |
| Tower Move Donuts | $-43.75 |
| Total | $91.06 |
| Checking Balance April 30, 2026 | $8,331.49 |
| Petty Cash Balance April 30, 2026 | $91.06 |
| Total | $8,422.55 |
Ron, KG6HSQ, reported that burn permits were stopped at the beginning of May.
Ron, KG6HSQ, presented pictures from last month’s Avocado Festival. We received a “Thank You” from the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce. Ron opened it up to the group for comments from those who participated.
Ron, KG6HSQ, reported that the San Diego Sheriff’s Office has a new non-emergency number: 858-868-3200.
Brent, KJ6UMY, gave a presentation on the changes to the 60 meter band.
Ron, KG6HSQ, reminded us that the FARC repeater takes priority on the Broadcastify feed. During emergencies, our repeater traffic can mask Calfire broadcasts. Amateurs should limit repeater traffic to essential information only, and use other sources such as Pulse Point and Watch Duty, for details.
Ron, KG6HSQ, reminded us that Watch Duty has multiple subscription levels that provide additional information, such as aircraft traffic.
John, AC7GK, asked a question about interference on the UHF band. This is a dual use band with the military on which we are the secondary user. The 2m band can be used on our linked repeaters, when interference is a problem The UHF band works better with the short antennas on HT’s.
Wayne, KK6BYR, commented on the difficulty of navigating the FCC system for license renewal.
President Ron Patten, KG6HSQ, adjourned that meeting at 1622 hrs.
Brent Dussia, KJ6UMY
Secretary/Treasurer
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club