Turlock Amateur Radio Club

03/26/2026

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03/11/2026

Greetings, Fellow TARC members,

The TARC Member Forums - "The Call" - are live right now at w6bxn.org. This is your new, private online home for club news, technical articles, gear trading, and general ham radio conversation. It's open 24 hours a day from any phone, tablet, or computer.


Getting in is easy:

Go to w6bxn.org and click on the Member Forums logo on the main page.
Click Register - it's a one-time, free sign-up. Remember your password.
Confirm your email address when the confirmation message arrives.
You're in. Log back in any time.
Current TARC members also get access to The Clubhouse - a private members-only section. Just check "YES" when you register and we'll get you set up.

https://tarc.club/call/index.php

Questions or trouble registering? Email me: [email protected].

See you on The Call - 73!



Don, W6DEJ
Vice President
Turlock Amateur Radio Club https://w6bxn.org/

03/08/2026

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Ever wonder how Ham Radio signals travel around the world without satellites? It’s all about the SKIP! 🌍✨

When we transmit on HF (High Frequency) bands, our radio waves head for the sky. Instead of disappearing into space, they hit the Ionosphere—a layer of the atmosphere "electrified" by the sun.

Think of it like a giant, invisible mirror in the sky:

The Launch: Your signal travels up as a "Sky Wave."

The Refraction: The Ionosphere bends the signal back toward Earth.

The Skip: The signal "skips" over the horizon, landing thousands of miles away!

The Multi-Hop: Sometimes it bounces off the ocean/ground and back up to the sky to travel even further (DX!).

Since it depends on the sun, conditions change between day and night. That’s why some bands are "open" at noon and others come alive at midnight! ☀️🌙

02/27/2026

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3Y0K Update (Feb 23)

"The team is excitedly preparing for arrival at Bouvet – which depending on some factors (mostly weather) will either be Wednesday evening or Thursday morning."

https://www.hamradioworld.org/post/3y0k-bouvet-isl

02/24/2026

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Ready to take your station beyond voice and CW? 🌐📡

ARRL’s newest release, Digital Networking for Ham Radio by Glen Popiel, KW5GP, is officially shipping! If you’ve ever wanted to build a high-speed data network but didn’t know where to start, this is your roadmap!

From the basics of TCP/IP to deploying advanced mesh technologies like AREDN®, HamWAN, and Meshtastic®, Glen breaks down complex networking into practical, hands-on steps.

Why you need this guide:

▪️Learn to integrate webcams, IP phones, and networked devices into your shack.

▪️Master hardware selection and network topologies.

▪️Stay compliant with FCC Part 97 while pushing the limits of the microwave bands.

Order your copy today➡️ tinyurl.com/4wbwd8r4