May 08
Speaker Topic for this Month: “HF Propagation Prediction” Bill Shanney, W6QR In this talk, Bill will cover propagation prediction with some basics of VOACAP (Voice of America Coverage Analysis Program). It will also be timely to talk about how things will change as the solar cycle wanes over the next few years. W6TRW welcomes …
Apr 03
Presenter: Angelina Tsuboi, KN6QAT Angelina Tsuboi is a programmer and security researcher with an interest in the intersection of satellite technology, artificial intelligence, and signals intelligence. She is currently an undergraduate student majoring in Electrical Engineering at Caltech and the founder of Stellaryx Labs, a research and development initiative focused on building autonomous space systems, …
Feb 26
W6TRW Club Social! Far Field Beer Company Come socialize with us! This is an informal event to simply chat with each other about our love of all things radio. Note that this social is for Monday, not the usual 2nd Tuesday for general meetings. When: Monday, March 9th at 5:30 PM Where: Far Field Beer Company, 4471 …
Jan 18
Speaker Topic for this Month: “Stop Waiting, Start Transmitting: How I Got Started in Ham Radio” Presenter: Ashley LaGue (KO6BKR) Our guest speaker for the February meeting will be Ashley LaGue (KO6BKR). Her talk this month will include sharing how she got involved in ham radio, encourage newer ham operators to get started and …
Dec 12
Speaker Topic for this Month: “The Gain Collinear Antenna“ Presenter: Edison Fong, WB6IQN Our guest speaker for the January meeting will be Ed Fong (WB6IQN). His talk this month will be the DBJ-UHF 5dB gain base antenna (US patent – 2,124,424). This antenna was featured in CQ Magazine in Summer of 2012. The DBJ-GMRS …
Dec 02
Speaker Topic for this Month: “History of Spectrum Analyzers“ Presenter: Dr. Doug Millar, K6JEY The talk will be about the most important advances in spectrum analyzers from the early pan-adapter days of WWII to the present. Bring your stories to share as well. Dr. Doug Millar was first licensed in 1957 as KN6JEY. He is the …
Oct 26
W6TRW 57th Annual Awards Banquet 2025! “Battleship Iowa Amateur Radio Association” Welcome back to our Annual Awards Banquet! This year, we have the special honor of learning about the USS Iowa and its amazing radio capabilities from the Battleship Iowa Amateur Radio Association (BIARA)! The Iowa is local to San Pedro and is open as …
Oct 03
W6TRW Club Social! Far Field Beer Company Come socialize with us! This is an informal event to simply chat with each other about our love of all things radio. Note that this social is for Monday, not the usual 2nd Tuesday for general meetings. When: Monday, Oct 13th at 5:30 PM Where: Far Field Beer Company, 4471 …
Sep 21
Speaker Topic for this Month: “Hurricane Helene, Milton, and YOU” Allen Wolff, KC7O 2024’s hurricanes should have us thinking about communicating during a disaster. How long can you remain on-the-air? What are your plans for a disaster with power out for a week? Allen’s Biography Allen is an ARRL Life Member, Extra class licensee and earned …
Jul 08
Speaker Topic for this Month: “Batteries for Amateur Radio & DIY Power Projects“ Umesh KK6TXI An Introduction to Lithium Batteries, Applications, and DIY Best Practices. Umesh works in commercial construction, specializing in hydronic energy transfer systems. Outside of work, he’s a hands-on DIYer, builder, and self-proclaimed battery whisperer. Licensed as a ham radio operator since …
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