Net Control Training – 101
There is no secret or magic to being Net Control. It just requires a little planning, some attention to detail, and plenty of practice. This video introduces the mechanics of…
Consider being a Net Control Operator
We could use some help with more of you participating as Net Control. We have a dedicated, yet small, group of members who reliably perform these duties every single week.…
Great California Shakeout 2020
THIS IS A DRILL CALLOUT for Radio Operators to support evacuation centers. Major earthquake in SF Bay Area with evacuees being sent to Sacramento Area. Check in on N6ICW 147.195MHz…
Resources for Shasta County
The American Red Cross is asking for potential volunteers who would be able to deploy to Shasta County to support the evacuation centers for the Zogg fire. No activation, yet.…
Section-wide Net – Sep 17
There is a Sacramento Valley Section-wide NET this Thursday. It will have two parts – a VHF NET followed by an HF NET Section-Wide VHF NET Thursday, September 17, 2020…
Simplex VHF Test – Sep 19
On Saturday the 19th, there will be a general VHF Simplex Test assisted by a repeater. This will be an informal test to check your general coverage and reach via VHF…
CALLOUT – monitors needed – Sep 12
The American Red Cross is marshaling volunteers for a radio and winlink monitoring effort.If you are available to cover at least a four-hour shift, please reply with your acknowledgement. Specifics…
Labor Day Net 2020
Normally we do not have a Net on holidays. But, with the heat and the power grid fragility, we will have a casual, health-and-welfare Net tonight. No obligation to check…
Digital Net – Sep 10
On Thursday, September 10 we will have a digital net using a VHF repeater. fldigi MT-63 1000S American Red Cross 213 template SHARP repeater 146.610 (-) 136.5 See your email…
10m Net interest survey
You all were invited to join the Wednesday night River City ARCS 10m net throughout August as a gauge of interest and capabilities. And, it was good to hear some…