BARK News

FCC Test

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:07:55 PST

The FCC test held on Dec 10th at the LDS Chapel on 850 Pioneer Ave was a success. There were 6 applicants, two received their Technician License and two upgraded to General. Thanks to the time and effort of the following VE's we have been able to add many new operators to the Amateur Radio field. Greg Kruckewitt David Towle Bill Ragsdale Vas Voda (from Carmichael Elks group) Bob Jordan Dale Dennis The tireless effort and willingness of these VE's to participate in these test sessions make them a success, improve and add to the base of operators in Amateur Radio. You are Greatly appreciated and can be proud of the service you are providing. Thank You.

Repeater Maintanence

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:24:11 PST

After the BARK annual General meeting Bob KI6BZR and myself K6WLS made a run up to the repeater site to do some checks on the site and general maintainance. The site was found to be in good shape with some basic needs for clean up like knocking down some cobwebs and sweeping the floor. We checked the voltages on each of the batteries, and topped off the cells with distilled water and cleaned the Solar cells. We also verified that the voltages being read and listed on the BARK website were listed correctly in the TNC and Controller areas. While we were there we had been requested to change out the radio on the packet system. The existing one was showing signs of problems. It was changed and has since been checked out by Al - WB6YNM. He has reported that the problems he was hearing have been corrected and that the syetem is now working very well. This new radio is a 60 watt unit and will help to improve connections and coverages. Thanks to Al for the assciated equipment, and his countless hours of monitoring and maintaining the system.

BARK Annual Membership Meeting and Elections PROXY

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:12:43 PST

Bark�s annual membership meeting is 0900 hours, Saturday, October 1, 2011, and will be held at the offices of Luhdorff and Scalmanini Consulting Engineers, 500 First Street (corner of Lincoln and First), Woodland, CA. The agenda at the meeting will include: � Introduction of new members � Acknowledgement of member contributions � Discussion of repeater equipment modifications and costs � Repeater operating difficulties � Committee chairperson reports � Operating revenues and expenses � Proposed operating budget for 2012 � Elections of club Directors � Appointments by the Directors of club officers � Membership vote on Director terms � Old business � New business Elections of two Directors will occur at the meeting. Up for re-election are: � Director position held by Bob Jordan � Director position vacated by Ione Hendrick � If you or any other BARK member would like to be a Director, please add your name to the ballot. Most of the current Directors have been serving multiple terms, so if you think new blood is needed and you want to volunteer to be a part of the club that sets the club agenda for the year, please throw your name into the hat. Ione Hendrick will not be seeking reelection to her Board position. Bob Jordan will not be seeking reelection to his Board position. The secretary position will also be open. If you do not plan on attending the meeting, it is imperative that you fill out the proxy form and make sure it is received by the club Secretary prior to the election.

FCC Examination held on July 9th.

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:47:31 PST

BARK / Yolo ARES sponsered another FCC examination on Saturday July 9th.The test was held at the Later Day Saint Chapel at 850 Pioneer Ave here in Woodland. This was an excellent facility for the test. Our appreciation and Thanks to Dale KJ6HHY and the Church for letting us use this facility. Dale was there to deal with the set up and take down of the tables and chairs needed. Thank You. There were 4 applicants tested and resulted in 2 New Technician licenses and one up grade to General. A good day. Congratulations to Elisha KJ6QBE and Randy KJ6QBD and also to Reuben KJ6PUV who upgraded to General. A Special thanks to our VEs. Testing VEs were: David W6VNQ from Arbuckle, Damian AB6WB also from Arbuckle/Dunnigan area and Ken K6WLS. Results were posted on the FCC ULS site by Tuesday evening 7/11/2011. Excellent service from the ARRL/VEC and the FCC licensing organization.

Al Lindquist, K6QDC, has donated radio equipment to BARK

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:35:14 PST

Al, Lindquist, K6QDC, is moving from his home in South Davis to a new location. He has offered several pieces of equipment to the club and its members. Read more& hellip;

Ham Get together

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:22:05 PST

HAM RADIO FRIENDS GET-TOGETHER Members and friends of BARK radio club are invited to our farm in Dunnigan for a get acquainted potluck on Saturday July 16, 2011. Significant others and kids are welcome. Festivities begin at 4PM until whenever. There is plenty of room for campers if you want to stay overnight. Bring your own drinks and we& #20516;l share the potluck. Please RSVP by email to dha@pulsarco.com, or phone us at (530) 724-0494 and state what food item you intend to bring and how many are in your party. (cell phone is 530-219-9074) Come and have a good time! Our address is 1851 Alexander Hill Lane, near Dunnigan. To get to our farm, take Interstate 5 to Dunnigan exit #556. Go east two blocks to 99W, turn left (north) on to 99W and go about 2 miles to County Road 2. Take County Road 2 left (west) and pass over Interstate 5. Go west on County Road 2 for 1.3 miles to Alexander Hill Lane, a graveled private road. Go right (north) on Alexander Hill Lane for about 1000 feet to 1851. Our driveway is to the right. We'll listen on the BARK repeater Saturday. Damian Appert AB6WB Doreen Appert KE6ROR

FCC Examination Planned for July 9th.

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:24:57 PST

Berryessa Amateur Radio "Klub" and Yolo County ARES will conduct an FCC examination at the LDS Chapel, 850 Pioneer Ave at the intersection with Gum Ave here in Woodland. The test date is July the 9th and the times are 0730am and close down at 1200 Noon. Registration is desired but walk-ins will be accepted. The test fee is $15.00 and can be paid with a check written to the ARRL/VEC or in cash at the site. This is an excellent opportunity to get your license into the world of Amateur Radio or to upgrade to General or make it to the top - Amateur Extra. See you there. Ken - K6WLS

BARK Repeater NEWS- an Adjacent Tower Down

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:30:37 PST

UPDATE: AC power has been restored and the repeater is operational! The tower adjacent to the BARK repeater town fell down Friday night in the high wind. it took out AC power and knocked the BARK repeater off the air.. Ken- K6WLS, Jack- K6JAC, Bob- KI6BZR, and Paul- KJ6GCP, went up to the site and got it running on battery power. There was a bit of damage to some contacts, but we were lucky! 10 feet to the left and the BARK tower could have gone down.

BARK Annual Membership Meeting and Elections PROXY

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:58:33 PST

Bark's annual membership meeting is 0930 hours, Saturday, October 2, 2010, and will be held at the offices of Luhdorff and Scalmanini Consulting Engineers, 500 First Street (corner of Lincoln and First), Woodland, CA. The agenda at the meeting will include: �� Introduction of new members �� Acknowledgement of member contributions �� Discussion of repeater equipment modifications and costs �� Repeater operating difficulties �� Committee chairperson reports �� Operating revenues and expenses �� Proposed operating budget for 2011. �� Elections of club Directors �� Appointments by the Directors of club officers �� Membership vote on Director terms �� Old business �� New business Elections of three Directors will occur at the meeting. Up for re-election are: �� Bill Gustavson, K6BIL, Director �� Erika Refsland, KI6PDZ, Assoc Dir �� The position vacated by Gary Ford, N6GF If you or any other BARK member would like to be a Director, please add your name to the ballot. Most of the current Directors have been serving multiple terms, so if you think new blood is needed and you want to volunteer to be a part of the club that sets the club agenda for the year, please throw your name into the hat. If you do not plan on attending the meeting, it is imperative that you fill out the proxy form and make sure it is received by the club Secretary prior to the election.

BARK Newsletter: September 2010 Vol. 38, No. 2

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:13:41 PST

The September 2010 BARK newsletter has been posted. You can view previous BARK Newsletters at: www.barkradio.org/News/newsletters.asp

Call Sign Change: KG6GNI is now K6BIL

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:29:35 PST

BARK president, Bill Gustavson, has had his call sign changed from KG6GNI to K6BIL. If you hear K6BIL on the radio, give Bill a call!

Brush Removal at the Repeater Site

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:51:44 PST

Bob - KI6BZR and Ken - K6WLS went to the Repeater site to remove brush around the building. The attached photos show some before and after pictures of Thursdays work

AL7LS's Mobile Rig

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 18:23:34 PST

Bruce, AL7LS, drove up to Jack's, K6JAC, house for Erika's, KI6PDZ , graduation party. His mobile set up covers VHF, UHF, HF, packet, and PSK31.

Virgil (Skip) Chapman, Jr., KI6VWI (SK)

Sat, 22 May 2010 21:35:20 PST

Virgil (Skip) Chapman died March 18, 2010, at the age of 68, in Sacramento, CA. Skip managed numerous areas of the Sacramento Medical Center, the Davis School of Medicine, and the State Attorney General's Office. He was very active in the Coast Guard Auxiliary and served as the elected Commander of Flotilla 35 Sacramento. Skip recently became a member of the American Radio Relay League and was a member of the Berryessa Amateur Radio Club. Skip is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Anne, KI6VWH.

Carl Valdrow, N6KMH (SK)

Sun, 09 May 2010 07:43:58 PST

Carl Franklyn Valdrow, a Davis resident since 1972, died April 28, 2010. He was 76. Born on April 29, 1933, in Bondsville, Mass., he served in the Navy and worked as a police officer at UC Riverside and UC Davis. He enjoyed his family, playing golf, fishing and amateur radio. He was active in the Kaiser Support Group and volunteered for First Tee and Davis Bike Club events.