George Erickson is a best-selling author of five pro-science books.
There is no raffle, or WYWH for this meeting.ĭr. In addition to Amateur Radio, John's interests include website design, piano composition, four grandchildren, and exploring Bay Area back roads on a Harley Davidson motorcycle. He is also a member of the editorial staff of the National Contest Journal, and Co-chairman of the International DX Convention for 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 20. John is the current President of the Northern California DX Foundation, Past President of the Northern California Contest Club, a former Director of the Northern California DX Club, and a founding member of the CW Operators Club. He was a pilot and webmaster for NH8S (Swains Island), C82DX (Mozambique), FT4TA (Tromelin), 3G0ZC (Juan Fernandez), and VK0EK (Heard Island). John enjoys operating in DXpeditions, including PJ7E Saint Maarten, K9W Wake Atoll, K1N Navassa Island, K5P Palmyra Atoll, and KH1/KH7Z KH1 Baker Island. His article “The No Excuses 160M Vertical” won the QST cover plaque award for the June 2009. John is a DXCC Honor Roll member, holding 8-Band DXCC (he is working on completing 160M for a 9th band). Since then he has focused heavily on DXing, contesting, and recruiting new operators into the hobby.
In 1976, his career took him to Silicon Valley, where he reconnected with amateur radio in the late 90s. John Miller, K6MM, was first licensed as WV2BQJ in 1958 while living in Syracuse, NY. Visitors are welcome to attend our regular meetings. Don't attend an in-person meeting if you are feeling ill,Īre at particular risk, or cannot abide by these rules.All participants must maintain 6 foot spacing.Participants must wear face masks in the meeting room,.Vaccination to attend an in-person meeting. Participants must provide evidence of COVID-19.The following rules are being imposed for the safety Raffle.Īfter the program, and FARS business, we hold a prize raffle November (Thanksgiving), and December (Christmas). Selectable Frequency Steps(5/10/12.FARS meetings take place on the 4th Friday of each month,Įxcept for no meeting in January (Winter Banquet),Īnd meetings on a different Friday in June (Field Day),.3 home channels and 10 pairs of PMS memory channels.Versatile Scanning Capabilities: VFO Scan, Memory Scan, Programmable memory scan (PMS), Memory bank scan, and Dual receive.One-touch Alarm and Quick HOME Channel Access for Emergency Signaling.QRK (Quick Recall Key) : Two User Programmable Keys for Quick Access to Favorite Functions.3.5-Hour Rapid Charger (SBH-22) Included (Using SBR-28LI).Over 15 hours Operating time with Supplied 1,750 mAh Li-ion Battery pack *1.Three Selectable TX Power settings (5 W (High)/2.5 W (Middle)/0.5 W (Low)).5 Watts of Reliable RF Power within a Compact body.One Watt Powerful Audio Output and Clear Audio from the 1.4” Front Speaker.
Ultimate Compact Design, Measuring W 2.1” x H 3.5” x D 1.2” (52 x 90 x 30 mm).VHF/UHF Dual Band FM Handheld Transceiver.
MARS MOD MOTOROLA GP68 PC
The FT-4XR includes an extraordinarily robust package of features and specifications such as: Over 15 hour operating time (5:5:90 Duty Cycle)* with the supplied 1,750mAh Li-ion Battery pack 3.5 hour rapid charger included Selectable Frequency Step from 5kHz two quick programmable keys for quick access to favorite functions 200 memory channels 3 Home Channels** and 10 pairs PMS channels two user-settable different frequencies (one for RX another for TX) in one memory channel versatile scanning capacities such as VFO scan, Memory scan, Programmable Memory scan (PMS), Memory Bank Scan and Dual Receive Lockout Capacities for Keypad/PTT Lockout VOX Operation with the optional VOX headset Cloning feature allowing the memory and configuration data from transceiver to transceiver with the optional cloning cable PC Programmable with optional programming cable FM Broadcast Receiver CTCSS/ DCS Operation and Time-out-Time (TOT) to name a few This rugged handheld transceiver has a 1.4-inch Front Speaker that delivers 1W of powerful clear and crisp intelligible audio. The new Yaesu FT-4XR (Dual Band VHF/UHF) is the ultimate in compact designed (W 2.1” x H 3.5” x D 1.2”) handheld transceiver, providing up to 5W of stable and reliable output power thanks to Yaesu’s integration of highly-efficient Bridged Transless (BTL) amplifier technology.