Bandon’s Friday lunch
Coos County Radio Club Meeting time Snafu #2
Sorry everyone but please ignore the previous post about having the meeting on the December 18th. I had forgotten about the SWORA VE Test session that happens on the third Thursday of the month which many of us attend as VE’s.
I have once again re-scheduled the CCRC Club Meeting, this time to next Wedneday, December 10th at 5pm for social and 6pm meeting start. I am very sorry for the confusion and changes. I hope everyone can make it as choices for rescheduling is limited.
Gary N6BLU
CCRC Monthly Meeting Scheduling SNAFU. Rescheduled.
Hey y’all.
Per Gary N6BLU:
For reasons that can’t be altered having to do with the restaurant, the space we usually gather in is not available at our scheduled time.
Therefore our monthly dinner meeting is rescheduled for the evening of Thursday December 18th.
Again, the Monthly club meeting has been rescheduled.
IPv6 Block Reserve for Ham Radio
Link: Article In “The Register”
Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) is a private foundation that exists to support amateur radio and digital communication science and technology. We do this through making grants (including support for scholarship programs and research & development projects) and managing 44Net.
The Internet Engineering Task Force Organization
About the IETF
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), founded in 1986, is the premier standards development organization (SDO) for the Internet. The IETF makes voluntary standards that are often adopted by Internet users, network operators, and equipment vendors, and it thus helps shape the trajectory of the development of the Internet. But in no way does the IETF control, or even patrol, the Internet.
DX Alert: SFI > 190 Next Few Days
SFI stands for Solar Flux Index, and a value of more than 190 means that the Sun is highly active, resulting in excellent conditions for High-Frequency (HF) radio propagation (long-distance communication).
| SFI Range | Solar Activity | HF Propagation on High Bands |
| 65–70 | Solar Minimum (Low) | Very Poor |
| 100–150 | Average to Moderate | Fair to Good |
| > 190 | High/Solar Maximum | Excellent (Peak Conditions) |
Ham Radio Fiction: Pirate Radio
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Author here:
https://matthewholvey.substack.com/
Story here:
Ham Radio—There’s Still Magic In It. Ask 3 Million People
CCRC Acquires Former Bandon CERT Trailer
On Tuesday November 18th Club President, Gary McElroy N6BLU, finalized the donation and took possession of the Bandon CERT trailer from the Bandon Rural Fire Protection District. This donation was put forward in early July 2025, with the assistance of club members Dick & Grace Horning KI7NDL & KI7NDO.
After reaching out to Bandon RFPD Fire Chief Nick Siewell, the wheels were put in motion. After confirming legalities for a 501(c)3 transfer, an agreement between the CCRC and Bandon RFPD to transfer title to the CCRC was worked out. Soon after It was learned that the radio equipment, generator, push up masts, solar panels, and antennas that were purchased for CERT by the City of Bandon over it’s tenure may also be included in the Donation.
Thanks to Interim Bandon RFPD Chief / Bandon Public Works Supervisor Tim Lakey, and Bandon City Manager Torrey Contreras, the donation was put on the agenda for Monday November 3rd, 2025. The Bandon City Council voted unanimously to donate the radio equipment and contents of the trailer to the CCRC.
The CCRC has plans to transform this trailer and equipment into a multi operator communications platform to be utilized for the promotion of amateur radio and assist with communications during times of crisis or disaster.
Hurricane Emergency Frequencies — Keep Clear
This hurricane will be very devastating and long lasting.
https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-melissa-jamaica-landfall-monday-climate
If you would like to listen to disaster communications, try the frequencies below…
Courtesy of Gary, via groups.io
From ARRL HQ
Important Notice: Emergency Frequencies — Keep Clear During Contest Weekend
As the Caribbean faces potential hurricane impacts, IARU Region 2 has activated emergency nets on the following frequencies:
40 meters: 7.198 MHz and 7.098 MHz
20 meters: 14.198 MHz
If the Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) activates, they will be operating on:
14.325 MHz
7.268 MHz
The amateur radio station at the National Hurricane Center, WX4NHC, will also be monitoring the HWN frequencies for real-time weather and situation reports.
This weekend coincides with the CQ World Wide SSB Contest, one of the busiest times on the bands. All operators are urged to exercise extra vigilance and avoid transmitting on or near these emergency and hurricane watch frequencies.
These nets are providing critical communication links supporting the Caribbean Islands and affected regions. Please ensure they have clear and reliable access to designated frequencies.
In summary:
Keep clear of 7.198, 7.098, 7.268, 14.198, and 14.325 MHz
Be aware of possible emergency or health-and-welfare traffic on nearby frequencies
Operate responsibly and help maintain open frequencies for those supporting hurricane response efforts.
Antenna Warning – High Winds Saturday
High Wind Warning issued October 23 at 11:13AM PDT until October 25 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE…Coastal and headland areas of Curry and Coos counties in addition to exposed areas on highway 101.
* WHEN…From 4 AM to 5 PM PDT Saturday.
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