Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club Bulletin
March 2026
We Will Be Doing A Zoom Meeting March 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
- Simplex Test Results
- Being A Prepared Ham That Is Ready To Assist In Emergencies In The Fallbrook Area.
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Renewals
| Name | Call | Date Expires | |
| Dropped | |||
| White, Jason | KK6AZB | 11/30/2025 | |
| First Notice | |||
| Seals, Kenneth | K6KT | 2/28/2026 |
Upcoming Local & Community Events
- Sunday, April 19, 2026, Avocado Festival
- May 30, 2026 ARES Activity Day
Upcoming ARES & Community Events
Join ARES or, more information. www.sdgares.net/
- March 14, 2026 ARES In-Person Meeting at Sharp Spectrum
- March 14, 2026 Hams support Old West Trails Run east of Julian in Blair Valley
- March 28, 2028 Hams support Baker-to-Vegas (B2V) Law Enforcement Relay (contact Blair [email protected] for info)
- April 10-12 DX Convention @ Santa Maria https://www.socalcontestclub.org/SantaMaria2026/
- 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
- May 1, 2026 (Friday) Hams support SD100 Mile Run near Mt Laguna
- May 9, 2026 ARES In-Person Meeting at Sharp Spectrum (hospital drill recap)
- May 16, 2026 General Upgrade Class (contact [email protected] for info)
- May 30, 2026 ARES Activity 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
de KC6MIE
FALLBROOK 10 METER NET Every Wednesday evening 7:30pm 28.340 USB Ruben KD6CWI Net control Join the group for a good rag chew.
de KJ6UMY
The Only 5 Brands That Still Last (The “Buy It For Life” List)
Just bought a Speed Queen washer (same one as shown) on the recommendation of the service tech.
Battleborn 270Ah Failure! Yikes!
Power Stations Reviewed | Project Farm
Which Antenna is Better? 49:1 EFHW VS 9:1 Random Wire – YouTube
Crash to Fire in 60 Seconds: Why China Banned Electric Door Handles
The Problem with Stainless Steel
How Good are Master Locks
Genuine 1940s mobile phones.
What happens to a car when the company behind its software goes under?
400 car batteries wired together!! 400 car batteries wired together!!
de KG6HSQ
The LORAN Secret: How 100 kHz Radio Pulses Navigated 75,000 Allied Ships Without Satellites
Why Do People Say “Roger That” Instead of “Understood”?
Ferrite Rings, What Are They Used For?
de W6VR
A Rare Event: An FCC CB Bust
CATV Merger Approved
The combined company will take the Cox name and
use the brand name Spectrum for the consumer market:
docs.fcc.gov
de KC6MIE
SDGARES ACTIVITY DAY MAY 30, 2026
Put the date on your calendar, location has not been determined yet. I would like to get feedback on our last location. I thought it worked out well and the only thing I would recommend would be to do a site plan or at least discuss where the antennas will be set up. Wire antennas along the perimeter, verticals more toward center for parking lot safety.
So it’s a good time to think about what you may want to try. I would love to have GTRC and the Valley Center Club participate in their areas as well.
A lot to think about and let’s hear some thoughts about our last location etc.
73 de Kc6mie
Meeting Minutes
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club
Zoom Online
February 7, 2026
President Ron Patten, KG6HSQ, called the meeting to order at 1501 hrs.
The pledge of allegiance was conducted by Ron, KG6HSQ.
Ron, KG6HSQ, had the attendees introduce themselves.
The following financial report was presented by Brent, KJ6UMY:
| Checking Balance December 31, 2025 | $7,961.49 |
| Petty Cash Balance December 31, 2025 | $434.81 |
| Total | $8,376.30 |
JANUARY INCOME |
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| Membership Dues |
$80.00 |
| Total | $80.00 |
JANUARY EXPENSES |
|
|
$0.00
|
|
| Total | $0.00 |
PETTY CASH |
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| Petty Cash Balance December 31, 2025 | $434.81 |
| January Additions | $0.00 |
| Total | $434.81 |
| Checking Balance January 31, 2025 | $8,041.49 |
| Petty Cash Balance january 31, 2025 | $434.81 |
| Total | 8,476.30 |
Ron, KG6HSQ, showed a weekly report for the FARC website. The report displayed all the attempted attacks defeated.
Ron, KG6HSQ, recapped last weekend’s Activity Day, showing attendance and pictures from the event.
Ron, KG6HSQ, mentioned an upcoming simplex test and a new online form that should make recording and summary of results easier https://fallbrookarc.org/test
Ron, KG6HSQ, reported on how to get emergency alerts on your cell phone. Cell phones have the alert feature built-in. Go the usgs.gov website for information. Ron played a video on how to do this on the iPhone. Ron showed live information from his Android phone on how to enable alerts. He also highlighted a number of cell phone apps.
Ron, KG6HSQ, reported that construction has started on the Scout Hut based on information from North County Fire.
Ron, KG6HSQ, reminded us that the Avocado Festival is up coming. Many operators will be needed. The Festival will be on Sunday, April 19th.
Ron, KG6HSQ, referred members to video links in the current newsletter on a number of topics of interest. He discussed some of the problems with email filtering blocking entire IP addresses.
President Ron Patten, KG6HSQ, adjourned that meeting at 1548 hrs.
Brent Dussia, KJ6UMY
Secretary/Treasurer
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club