Here I am at a SBARC barbecue at the park, trying to glean some FT-8 contacts with my portable rig: ICOM 7100, Bioenno 120 Watt Power Pack, Solar Panel, and 40 Meter Car antenna. I think I managed 33 contacts over 3 – 4 years with this rig vs. the 3,000 + contacts I’ve made in 6 months at the house.
A few years back I volunteered for the Los Angeles Disaster Communication Service. Every Monday night ~ 4 – 5 of us convened in the basement of the Carson Sheriff’s station for a weekly net.
There was a background check, a uniform to be purchased, and some FEMA tests to be completed. Don’t let that stop you…take the time to handle the requirements that will let you get involved. It’s so worth it.
South Bay Amateur Radio Club, or South Bay Amateur Food Club, you decide…
I have a lot of fond memories of that club, of their barbecues at the park in the summer, their monthly lunches at Hoff’s Hut in Torrance CA. I met a lot of amazing people there, and got to do a lot of cool stuff. If you are located in the South Bay of Los Angeles County, you need to check out SBARC
