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, 3/12/2019
Location: New Far East Restaurant
Location: New Far East Restaurant
- Steve Bosbach KW5V - VHF Propagation
Meeting Date: Tuesday, 4/9/2019
Location: New Far East Restaurant
Location: New Far East Restaurant
- (Multiple presenters) - Methods of Logging Contacts
Meeting Date: Tuesday, 5/14/2019
Location: New Far East Restaurant
Location: New Far East Restaurant
- Presenter TBA - Battery Technology
Meeting Date: Tuesday, 6/11/2019
Location: New Far East Restaurant
Location: New Far East Restaurant
- Field Day Discussion and Preparation
FEBRUARY RAFFLE!!!
FOR OUR MARCH RAFFLE, WE HAVE ANOTHER CLUB FAVORITE RADIO, THE YAESU FT-2980R!!!
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 FT-2980R
Radio Features:
- Massive Heatsink guarantees 80 Watts of RF Power with No Cooling Fan Needed (Four selectable power output levels are provided: 80/30/10/5 Watts)
- Loud 3 Watts of Audio Output for noisy environments
- Large 6 Digit Backlit LCD ensure excellent visibility
- Excellent Receiver Performance
- Alpha-Numeric Channel Display
- 200 Memory Channels for serious users
- CTCSS and DCS Encode/Decode Built in
- Versatile Scanning Capability
- WX Channels with "Severe Weather" Alert
- Smart Search Operation
- DTMF Direct Access Microphone Included
- Wide/Narrow Deviation Selection
- RF-Squelch
- Interactive Programming Menu
- Supply Voltage Display
- 4-level Display Dimmer
Frequency Ranges:
- RX 136 - 174 MHz
- TX 144 - 148 MHz
Modulation Type: F3E(FM), F2D(PACKET)
Output Power: 80W/30W/10W/5W
Memory Channels: 200
Case Size(W x H x D): 6.3" x 2.0" x 7.3" (w/o Knobs)
Weight: 4.2 lbs
Warranty: 3 Years
Includes DTMF hand mic, power cable and MMB-83 mobile bracket.
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 current class began Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at 9am.
Sessions are held 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 $22.50 = $45.00). 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 current class began Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at 9am.
Sessions are held 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 $22.50 = $45.00). 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
