ABOUT US
We are an active Amateur Radio Club here in Southern Oregon, sponsoring licensing classes, soldering workshops, kit building, transmitter hunting and much more. We have great plans for some exciting and fun activities and events this coming year. We invite you to join with us and experience our unique membership and what we each bring to the table as we pursue our collective hobby. We meet at 6:30pm the second Tuesday of each month at the
New Far East Restaurant, 236 N Front St, Medford, OR 97501.
New Far East Restaurant, 236 N Front St, Medford, OR 97501.
UPCOMING MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: Tuesday, 8/13/2019
Location: New Far East Restaurant
Location: New Far East Restaurant
- Faraday Cage Designs - Curt KF7VZV
Meeting Date: Tuesday, 9/10/2019
Location: New Far East Restaurant
Location: New Far East Restaurant
- Intro to Oscilloscopes - Steve Soar AG7CG
Meeting Date: Tuesday, 10/8/2019
Location: New Far East Restaurant
Location: New Far East Restaurant
- TBA
AUGUST RAFFLE!!!
FOR OUR AUGUST RAFFLE, WE HAVE A YAESU FTM-7250DR
As usual, tickets will be $5.00 each at the meeting, drawing to be held when enough tickets have been sold to pay for the unit.
As usual, tickets will be $5.00 each at the meeting, drawing to be held when enough tickets have been sold to pay for the unit.
YAESU FTM-7250DR
C4FM/FM 50W 144/ 430MHz Digital AMS Transceiver
HRO Description:
We are pleased to announce the new feature packed YAESU VHF/UHF Mobile Transceiver - FTM-7250DR. The new FTM-7250DR is a compact ruggedly built C4FM/FM 144/430 MHz Dual Band 50 Watt Transceiver incorporating the latest advanced features YAESU offers for the System Fusion II platform.
Users can expect this attractive new transceiver to provide reliable performance for long-lasting communications because the FTM-7250DR incorporates a Heavy-Duty Heat Sink equipped with the Yaesu exclusive FACC (Funnel Air-Convection Conductor ¡V Wind Tunnel). Its Front Speaker delivers 3 Watts of powerful clear and crisp audio ¡V ensuring consistent communications - even in noisy environments.
As with other YAESU C4FM Transceivers, the new FTM-7250DR supports the Automatic Mode Select (AMS) function, Digital Group ID (DG-ID)/ Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) features for group communications and easy connectivity to the WiRES-X Internet Linking System.
A new feature of the FTM-7250DR certain to be very popular in the Amateur Radio community with its expanded Wider Receiver Coverage: 108 ¡V 579.995 MHz (108 ¡V 137 MHz: Air Band).
Other practical functions included in the new FTM-7250DR are; Large Multi-Color LED Indicator to show Operation Mode at glance; 225 memories (199 ¡§basic¡¨ memory channels, 10 sets of band-edge memory channels and 6 ¡§Home¡¨ channel) with 8 character Alpha-numeric tags for easy channel recognition; keyboard entry of operating frequencies from the supplied DTMF microphone; Built-in CTCSS and DCS Encoder/Decoder circuits; Time-Out-Timer (TOT); Automatic Power-Off(APO) and Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS); VFO scan, Preferential Memory Scan, Programmable memory scan and Dual Watch and so on.
Radio Features:
Modulation Type: F2D, F3D, F7W
RF Power Output: 50 W/25 W/5 W
Memory Channels: 225
Case Size(W x H x D): 6.1" x 1.7" x 5.7" (155 x 42 x 145.5 mm) w/o Knob and Fan
Weight (Approx.): 2.86 lbs (1.3 kg)
C4FM/FM 50W 144/ 430MHz Digital AMS Transceiver
HRO Description:
We are pleased to announce the new feature packed YAESU VHF/UHF Mobile Transceiver - FTM-7250DR. The new FTM-7250DR is a compact ruggedly built C4FM/FM 144/430 MHz Dual Band 50 Watt Transceiver incorporating the latest advanced features YAESU offers for the System Fusion II platform.
Users can expect this attractive new transceiver to provide reliable performance for long-lasting communications because the FTM-7250DR incorporates a Heavy-Duty Heat Sink equipped with the Yaesu exclusive FACC (Funnel Air-Convection Conductor ¡V Wind Tunnel). Its Front Speaker delivers 3 Watts of powerful clear and crisp audio ¡V ensuring consistent communications - even in noisy environments.
As with other YAESU C4FM Transceivers, the new FTM-7250DR supports the Automatic Mode Select (AMS) function, Digital Group ID (DG-ID)/ Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) features for group communications and easy connectivity to the WiRES-X Internet Linking System.
A new feature of the FTM-7250DR certain to be very popular in the Amateur Radio community with its expanded Wider Receiver Coverage: 108 ¡V 579.995 MHz (108 ¡V 137 MHz: Air Band).
Other practical functions included in the new FTM-7250DR are; Large Multi-Color LED Indicator to show Operation Mode at glance; 225 memories (199 ¡§basic¡¨ memory channels, 10 sets of band-edge memory channels and 6 ¡§Home¡¨ channel) with 8 character Alpha-numeric tags for easy channel recognition; keyboard entry of operating frequencies from the supplied DTMF microphone; Built-in CTCSS and DCS Encoder/Decoder circuits; Time-Out-Timer (TOT); Automatic Power-Off(APO) and Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS); VFO scan, Preferential Memory Scan, Programmable memory scan and Dual Watch and so on.
Radio Features:
- System Fusion-II Compatible
- Operates Advanced C4FM Digital and Conventional FM modes
- AMS (Automatic Mode Select) function automatically recognizes the signal as C4FM digital or conventional FM
- Sophisticated Digital-Group-ID (DG-ID) Operation
- Digital-Group-ID (DG-ID) Memory Feature : Up to 10 DG-ID pairs with alpha-numeric tags
- True 50 Watts (VHF and UHF) Stable High-Power Transmitter with FACC
- * FACC: Funnel Air-Convection Conductor (Wind Tunnel)
- High Stability ±2.5 ppm TCXO Included
- 3W Powerful & Clear Audio with Front Speaker
- AMS with Multi-colored large LED Mode-Indicator Effortless FM and C4FM Operation
- 225 Memory Channels with Alpha-numeric tags (maximum 8 characters)
- Wideband Receive for 108 MHz - 579.995 MHz (108 - 137 MHz: Airband)
- Weather Broadcast Reception
- Severe Weather Alert Feature
- Easily connect with the WIRES-X linking system (Not support operation of WIRES-X Node Station)
- Keyboard entry of operating frequencies from the microphone
- CTCSS and DCS Encode/Decode, with split Tone
- Versatile Scan features : VFO scan, Preferential Memory scan, Programmable memory scan and Dual watch
- DTMF Microphone MH-48A6JA
- USB Cable
- Mobile Mounting Bracket
- DC Power Cable w/Fuse
- Operating Manual
- RX 108 - 579.995 MHz
- (108 - 137 MHz : Airband)
- TX 144 - 148 MHz (amateur bands only)
- 430 - 450 MHz (amateur bands only)
Modulation Type: F2D, F3D, F7W
RF Power Output: 50 W/25 W/5 W
Memory Channels: 225
Case Size(W x H x D): 6.1" x 1.7" x 5.7" (155 x 42 x 145.5 mm) w/o Knob and Fan
Weight (Approx.): 2.86 lbs (1.3 kg)
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
If you like what you see here on our web site, we invite you to come to one of our Monthly Meetings! Experience our Club in person! You can print a Membership Application below, bring it along and plug right in to the group by joining our Club when you visit!
| dual_membership_application.pdf |
Study to be a Ham Radio Operator!
The C.A.R.E. Club provides a Technician/General Class Licensing Course approximately twice a year.
This course runs about 10-12 weeks in length.
Our course is not just a test preparation class. It is a combined Technician and General Class preparation program that will get you ready for the licensing exams, and help you understand the fundamentals of radio and basic electronics.
Our Summer/Fall Class Session is confirmed to begin August 3rd, 2019.
Sessions are held at 9am at Fire Station #4, located near the corner of Table Rock Rd. and Berrydale, next to Railroad Park. Class size is limited!
SEE OUR LICENSE CLASSES PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION
There is no cost for these class sessions, but discounted textbooks are available through the instructors (Bring cash or check for 2 textbooks x $25.00 = $50.00). There is a $15.00 fee for the test session, which is given at the end of the course.
For more information, CLICK HERE,
email ham.class@yahoo.com , or call Curt KF7VZV at 541-261-2648.
The C.A.R.E. Club provides a Technician/General Class Licensing Course approximately twice a year.
This course runs about 10-12 weeks in length.
Our course is not just a test preparation class. It is a combined Technician and General Class preparation program that will get you ready for the licensing exams, and help you understand the fundamentals of radio and basic electronics.
Our Summer/Fall Class Session is confirmed to begin August 3rd, 2019.
Sessions are held at 9am at Fire Station #4, located near the corner of Table Rock Rd. and Berrydale, next to Railroad Park. Class size is limited!
SEE OUR LICENSE CLASSES PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION
There is no cost for these class sessions, but discounted textbooks are available through the instructors (Bring cash or check for 2 textbooks x $25.00 = $50.00). There is a $15.00 fee for the test session, which is given at the end of the course.
For more information, CLICK HERE,
email ham.class@yahoo.com , or call Curt KF7VZV at 541-261-2648.
CLASSIFIEDS
If you have an item to sell, or you are looking for something to purchase,
consider putting a free listing here!
Contact the webmaster at clh143@yahoo.com
consider putting a free listing here!
Contact the webmaster at clh143@yahoo.com
For Sale
Like new condition with original box
Yaesu FT-990 HF RIG
Asking $600
Contact David KL1XI
Davidhoffmann11@gmail.com
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Like new condition with original box
Yaesu FT-990 HF RIG
Asking $600
Contact David KL1XI
Davidhoffmann11@gmail.com
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THE RADIO AMATEUR'S CODE
The Radio Amateur is:
CONSIDERATE...
He/[She] never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.
LOYAL...
He/[She] offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, the IARU Radio Society in his/[her] country, through which Amateur Radio in his/[her] country is represented nationally and internationally.
PROGRESSIVE...
He/[She] keeps his/[her] station up to date. It is well-built and efficient. His/[Her] operating practice is above reproach.
FRIENDLY...
He/[She] operates slowly and patiently when requested; offers friendly advice and counsel to beginners; kind assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the marks of the amateur spirit.
BALANCED...
Radio is a hobby, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community.
PATRIOTIC...
His/[Her] station and skills are always ready for service to country and community.
CONSIDERATE...
He/[She] never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.
LOYAL...
He/[She] offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, the IARU Radio Society in his/[her] country, through which Amateur Radio in his/[her] country is represented nationally and internationally.
PROGRESSIVE...
He/[She] keeps his/[her] station up to date. It is well-built and efficient. His/[Her] operating practice is above reproach.
FRIENDLY...
He/[She] operates slowly and patiently when requested; offers friendly advice and counsel to beginners; kind assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the marks of the amateur spirit.
BALANCED...
Radio is a hobby, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community.
PATRIOTIC...
His/[Her] station and skills are always ready for service to country and community.
SOME OF OUR MEMBERS...
Some of our Members have given permission for their First Names and Call Signs to be here on the public section of our website to introduce themselves to you. This is not an exhaustive list of our Membership.
C.A.R.E. Club Members / Call Signs:
- Joseph - W3JVC
- Joe - AF7GN
- Darrell - N7CZX
- Curt - KF7VZV
- Dale - N7IXS
- Kirk - KF7N
- Bill - N7EU
- Rob - N7RFD
- Jackie - KC7WWJ
- Carrie - KD7HSD
- Rick - KI7BRW
- Scott - KI7HSR
- Amy - AG7GP
- Robin - N7HAP
- Brooksby - AE7BR
- Crystal - N5LEQ
- Leonard - KI7NES
- Nikki - KI7LUD
- David - KG7RXN
- Donna - KG7RXI
- John - AA7JU
- Matt - KI7ONN
