Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club Bulletin
May 2026
We Will Be Doing A Zoom Meeting May 2
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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
- Avocado Festival, Wrap Up.
- New 60 Meter Band Plan, By KJ6UMY.
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Renewals
| Name | Call | Date Expires | |
| Third Notice | |||
| Seals, Kenneth | K6KT | 2/28/2026 | |
| Second Notice | |||
| Stubbs, Charles | KK6OBH | 3/31/2026 | |
| Rasp, Frederick | KN6YDQ | 3/31/2026 | |
| Elliott, Dwayne | K6PLS | 3/31/2026 |
Upcoming Local & Community Events
- May 30, 2026, ARES Activity Day
- June 27 – 28, 2026, Field Day
Upcoming ARES & Community Events
Join ARES or, more information. www.sdgares.net/
- 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
- June 6, 2026 Hams support PCT50 Mile Run near Sunrise Highway
- 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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Super human amateurs moving tower from NCFD location
Good work gentlemen, your checks are in the mail.
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Meeting Minutes
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club
Zoom Online
April 4, 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 February 28, 2026 | $7,971.49 |
| Petty Cash Balance February 28, 2026 | $434.81 |
| Total | $8,406.30 |
MARCH INCOME | |
| Membership Dues |
$20.00
|
| Total | $20.00 |
MARCH EXPENSES |
|
| None |
$0.00
|
| Total | $0.00 |
PETTY CASH |
|
| Petty Cash Balance February 28, 2026 | $434.81 |
| March Additions | $0.00 |
| Total | $434.81 |
| Checking Balance March 31, 2026 | $7,991.49 |
| Petty Cash Balance March 31, 2026 | $434.81 |
| Total | $8,426.30 |
Ron, KG6HSQ, went around the room and had the attendees introduce themselves.
Ron, KG6HSQ, discussed the Fallbrook Avocado Festival. An email has gone out with last year’s information. This year’s will be handed out at the 0430 briefing on the day of the event. Ron described the entry order and protocols for the event. Ron will resend the information packet. Ron indicated that there is information on the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce website
Ron, KG6HSQ, noted upcoming events. Activity Day May 30th and Field Day June 27th – 28th
Stephen, KC6MIE, announced that there will be a hospital drill from with a HF check-ins on April 15th.
Schedule for check-in is:
At 0800 start HF 75M Net on 3924 kHz LSB voice
At approx 0810 QSY to 40M 7204 kHz LSB voice
At approx 0820 QSY to 60M Channel 1 (5330.5 kHz dial USB)
At approx 0825 return to 3924 kHz LSB for late check-ins and wrap-up
Ron, KG6HSQ, reported the Spring Fire in Moreno Valley of over 4,000 acres with smoke noticeable in Fallbrook.
Ron, KG6HSQ, received notice that the Scout Hut renovation has taken down the tower and wants it removed. We will need to form a work party to do this. There is also a preliminary idea to create a communication trailer to replace the Scout Hut radio room.
President Ron Patten, KG6HSQ, adjourned that meeting at 1620 hrs.
Brent Dussia, KJ6UMY
Secretary/Treasurer
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club