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This event is cross-posted from our sister club 4x4 Ham. Note that only the first post from the original thread is shown. Click here for the full thread... ---------------------------- Annual Hamfest @ DeVRy University 2149 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix, AZ Saturday April 20th - 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sponsored by Arizona Amateur Radio Club and the Arizona Red Cross Communications Club. Vendors / Tailgaters $10 ---- General Admission $2 VE Testing at 9 a.m. DX QSL Card Checking 9 to 10 a.m. ARCA Delegates Meeting 11 a.m. Refreshments available for sale. Stop by the Red Cross van to request an appointment for FREE smoke detector installation in your home if your smoke detector is missing or more than 10 years old. ---------------------------- Please click here for complete information on this event or to sign-up...

This event is cross-posted from our sister club 4x4 Ham. Note that only the first post from the original thread is shown. Click here for the full thread... ---------------------------- I am planning to head up to Death Valley with Land Ops folks later this month. They are planning an op in the Coso Range of Death Valley, near Panamint Springs. They are going to run a desert navigation - communication exercise on Saturday March 30. They plan to stay in the area exploring for a couple days after the op. I am thinking of making a long weekend of it and head up on Thursday, 3/28 with a planned return on Tuesday 4/2. With all the rain this year, they are predicting another super bloom in Death Valley. I went a couple years ago and the scenery was pretty incredible. For anyone interested in visiting Death Valley this spring, this is a great opportunity to explore with a group that knows the terrain and enjoys mixing ham radio with off roading to help sharpen desert navigation skills. If interested, hit me up and we can try to get a small group together to head up from AZ. ---------------------------- Please click here for complete information on this event or to sign-up...

This event is cross-posted from our sister club 4x4 Ham. Note that only the first post from the original thread is shown. Click here for the full thread... ---------------------------- This run is being orchestrated by Omar (W6OXA) & Ray (N6KZM). We are amateur radio operators who enjoy driving backcountry trails in our Jeeps. During the run we will be exercising our radio operator skills. Run details can be viewed at:https://www.alltrails.com/explore/ma...mm-warrior-run Those interested in joining us, we will meet at the "Rally Point" (see run details link) on Saturday, December 15th at 8:AM. After our driver's briefing, we will traverse to the Bee Canyon Trailhead and begin our run. We expect the run to last about four hours, with a meal break at "Stone Creek Yellow Post Sites." For run communications, we will be using the following modes: CB = Channel 16; FRS = Channel 16; and HAM = Simplex 146.550 MHz. Attached Files Rally Point to End of Run.zip (26.1 KB) ---------------------------- Please click here for complete information on this event or to sign-up...

This event is cross-posted from our sister club 4x4 Ham. Note that only the first post from the original thread is shown. Click here for the full thread... ---------------------------- October 12-14, 2018 is the date for the AZ NV PA and SD QSO Parties! AZ NV PA all have the same exchange. This makes working all three simultaneously easy. For PA simply put the signal report (59 usually) in for the serial number. If your using N1MM+ Logger, or other loggers, simply "force" the log from other states. Then turn in the same Cabrillo file to all three parties. If your really good, you can edit your exchange file for N1MM+ so you don't have to force the other states exchange. https://www.azqsoparty.org/ http://nvqso.com/ http://paqso.org/index.html https://sdqsoparty.com/ Once again NV7CV will be working from a tri-county county line expedition in Nevada. We're looking forward to hearing you on the air. ---------------------------- Please click here for complete information on this event or to sign-up...

This event is cross-posted from our sister club 4x4 Ham. Note that only the first post from the original thread is shown. Click here for the full thread... ---------------------------- My brother is in town, we're going to Crown King for lunch if anyone wants to join us. We can meet up at the gas station off I17 at 8am. I'll have my kids with me as well. ---------------------------- Please click here for complete information on this event or to sign-up...

This event is cross-posted from our sister club 4x4 Ham. Note that only the first post from the original thread is shown. Click here for the full thread... ---------------------------- Ok, I will post this Trail again. I am planning a trek to Rose Quartz Mine on Sunday the 22nd of July... If you’re interested in joining us, we will meet at the Circle K at 17125 E. Shea Blvd, Fountain Hills 85268 on the on the South side of Shea before the Beeline Highway at 8:00 AM, Woooooo Hoooooo...... We will be eating lunch in the wash... I am setting a limit of 12 vehicles for this run. I have not been on this run in over two years so I don’t know what to expect.... There might even be a chance of weather change with the monsoon if affect… Once everyone who is going is at the meet up zone, we will take off to the air down spot where those of us who want to, will air down, disconnect or whatever we do to our Jeeps to make them trail ready.... Plan on an all-day fun trail ride... COMMUNICATIONS: Talk in frequency will be 147.240 + offset PL Tone 162.2, once we leave the meet up spot we will use SIMPLEX 147.520 if you have any questions please text/call at 602.290.3781 or e-mail Harry. What your vehicle will need: Off road tires are recommended, A lift of 2" and off road tires are recommended, although I have seen stock Jeeps make it, Enough water for all persons in your vehicle, Please bring snacks for your peeps in your jeeps to munch on, A to go box with essentials, A well behaved attitude as well as PATIENCE when on the trail, Thank you & let's have a FUN & SAFE run... As always when trail running in the desert we can expect any kind of weather at any time especially at this time of the season, so dress accordingly... 1- Harry W3CCW 2- Steve Bogle 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10- 11- 12- ---------------------------- Please click here for complete information on this event or to sign-up...

This event is cross-posted from our sister club 4x4 Ham. Note that only the first post from the original thread is shown. Click here for the full thread... ---------------------------- Well it sure seems like it has been a long time since I have been on a run... So, I am planning a trek to Rose Quartz Mine on Friday the 6th... If you’re interested in joining us, we will meet at the Circle K at 17125 E. Shea Blvd, Fountain Hills 85268 on the on the South side of Shea before the Beeline Highway at 8:00 AM, Woooooo Hoooooo...... We will be eating lunch in the wash... I am setting a limit of 12 vehicles for this run. I have not been on this run in over two years so I don’t know what to expect.... Once everyone who is going is at the meet up zone, we will take off to the air down spot where those of us who want to, will air down, disconnect or whatever we do to our Jeeps to make them trail ready.... Plan on an all-day fun trail ride... COMMUNICATIONS: Talk in frequency will be 147.240 + offset PL Tone 162.2, once we leave the meet up spot we will use SIMPLEX 147.520 if you have any questions please text/call at 602.290.3781 or e-mail Harry. What your vehicle will need: Off road tires are recommended, A lift of 2" and off road tires are recommended, although I have seen stock Jeeps make it, Enough water for all persons in your vehicle, Please bring snacks for your peeps in your jeeps to munch on, A to go box with essentials, A well behaved attitude as well as PATIENCE when on the trail, Thank you & let's have a FUN & SAFE run... As always when trail running in the desert we can expect any kind of weather at any time especially at this time of the season, so dress accordingly... 1- Harry W3CCW 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10- 11- 12- ---------------------------- Please click here for complete information on this event or to sign-up...

This event is cross-posted from our sister club 4x4 Ham. Note that only the first post from the original thread is shown. Click here for the full thread... ---------------------------- Special Open Invitation to Arizona Members and Guests All 4x4Ham members and guests LAND OPS DESERT NAV COMM EVENT March 24, 2018 Area: Eastern California near Arizona border. Savahia peak area and Turtle Mountains. Exact location coordinates to be posted prior to op. Overview: This is going to be a level 2 (great for new and experienced members). Navigation communication exercise with 2 VHF teams, net control, HF net, APRS and other technologies. Early arrivals on Thursday evening by setup team Friday arrivals and camp over night (popular). Saturday orientation and op starts at 10 AM Op ends in the late afternoon Saturday. Many members stay overnight on Saturday (optional of course). http://landops.wildapricot.org/admin...e/?pageId=7741 Additional details will be posted on the Land Ops site as the date draws near. Note: The location is in the Turtle Mountains, near Parker, AZ. The location in the subject should read "SAVAHIA PEAK" ---------------------------- Please click here for complete information on this event or to sign-up...

This event is cross-posted from our sister club 4x4 Ham. Note that only the first post from the original thread is shown. Click here for the full thread... ---------------------------- Hello everyone, :)Yes, while I do know this is not a lot of time for planning but, we are going to Crown King this Saturday the 2nd... Meet up spot is New River road & Carefree Highway at 8 AM... Talk in frequency is 147.240 + offset, PL Tone 162.2... Once all who are going is accounted for we will leave for the airdown spot... Upon leaving for the trail we will use 147.520 SIMPLEX until we reach I-17... Please bring enough snacks/lunch/water (unless you plan on eating in Crown King), for everyone in your party... I have not been on this trail since last year, so, obstacles are at your own risk, Some obstacles have bypass routes, A lift would be preferred as well as offroad tires, lockers will be great, limited slip is good also... There is a possibility of Arizona pin striping too... I am setting a limit on the number of 4 wheelers to 12... Those wishing to save a spot can text/call/email me & I will add you to this list... I will update this posting as often as I can for who is going... I can be reached by E-mail by clicking on Harry, also by phone/text (602)290-3781 GOING 1) Harry - W3CCW 2) Steve - KG7DJR 3) Steve B. 4) Scott MAYBE 1) 2) 3) 4) ---------------------------- Please click here for complete information on this event or to sign-up...

This event is cross-posted from our sister club 4x4 Ham. Note that only the first post from the original thread is shown. Click here for the full thread... ---------------------------- International Bacon Day September 2, 2017 No further description needed == Eat more bacon this Saturday. ---------------------------- Please click here for complete information on this event or to sign-up...

This event is cross-posted from our sister club 4x4 Ham. Note that only the first post from the original thread is shown. Click here for the full thread... ---------------------------- Weeeeeeeeeelllllllllll it sure seems like it has been a looooooonnnnnnngggg time since I have been on a run... So, I am planning a trek to Crown King (back way from Lake Pleasant) on August 12th, 2017... If you’re interested in joining us, we will meet at New River Road & Carefree Highway on the Northwest corner at 8:30 AM... Woooooo Hoooooo...... We will be eating lunch in CK, you can choose The Saloon, the sandwich shop or the Mill up on the hill, or just hang with us until we are ready to leave… Oh, and also stop and get some fudge too at the General Store for the ride down the hill.... Muuuahahahahahahahah.... I am setting a limit of 12 vehicles for this run. I have heard that some of the obstacles might have changed, hmmm maybe better for JEEPS.... MUHAHAHAHAHAHA.... Once everyone who is going is at the meet up zone, we will take off to the air down spot where those of us who want to, will air down, disconnect or whatever we do to our Jeeps to make them trail ready.... Plan on an all-day fun trail ride... COMMUNICATIONS: Talk in frequency will be 147.240 + offset PL Tone 162.2, once we leave the meet up spot we will use SIMPLEX 147.520 If you have any questions please text/call at 602.290.3781 or e-mail Harry. Weather for CK Friday night is: Partly cloudy, a stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low64F, Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph… Saturday weather: 82F for the high/61F for the low.50% to 80% PRECIP possible What your vehicle will need: Off road tires are recommended, A lift of 2" or more is recommended on some of the obstacles, There are bypasses for all the obstacles if you just don't want to do them, Enough water for all persons in your vehicle, I plan on having lunch in Crown King so bring your own lunch and/or snacks for your peeps in your jeeps to munch on, A to go box with essentials, A well behaved attitude as well as PATIENCE when on the trail, Hey, Maybe we might have some mud/rain??? Wooooo Hoooooo.... Thank you & let's have a FUN & SAFE run... As always when trail running in the desert we can expect any kind of weather, at anytime especially at this time of the season, so dress accordingly... 1- Harry W3CCW 2- Steve KG7DJR 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10- 11- 12- ---------------------------- Please click here for complete information on this event or to sign-up...

This event is cross-posted from our sister club 4x4 Ham. Note that only the first post from the original thread is shown. Click here for the full thread... ---------------------------- Fourth Annual Jeep Beach West Pismo Beach, Ca / Oceano Dunes Oct. 6 – 8, 2017 I attended this event last year and it was a blast. It was great being able to camp and play on the beach. There are hotels nearby for those who don't like falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the ocean lapping at your tent or RV on the beach. This year they have added a day and a new trail ride in the nearby mountains. Here is a video recap from last year to give you a feel for the event: https://youtu.be/4dxi9XGC5V4* Full event details can be found at JEEP BEACH WEST I ran into a few Jeep folks from AZ on the beach last year. I'd like to see a bigger showing this year, and a few hams would be great to help with communications out in the dunes and on the trail ride to Garcia Ridge. If anyone else is interested in going, hit me up and maybe we can make some plans to hook up on the beach and have some fun. Here is some general info on the event. Jeep Beach West is Fun, Sun, Jeeps & Driving on Dunes! In 2015, our 2nd year we had: 152 Jeeps, 9 Sponsors, 2 days and 1 Wedding Proposal. In 2016, we had over 300 Jeeps registered and expect to keep doubling. Events this year include a local trail run to Garcia Ridge, wheeling in the dunes day and night, a newbie run, a bright light competition, a show 'n shine with prize giveaways, kids krafts, beachfront parade and Competition Hill climb challenge. Registrants prior to 9/11/17 receive a mailed packet with a unique JBW sticker, matching coozie, sponsor coupons and swag, a product give away ticket, & tickets for Saturday night's hot dog cook-out. Product giveaways provided by our gracious sponsors include lighting, winches, tow ropes, Monster Hooks, Spiderwebshades & Trashvaroos and lots more! This is a family and dog friendly event. Please help spread the word and Jeep the beach this October! ---------------------------- Please click here for complete information on this event or to sign-up...

This event is cross-posted from our sister club 4x4 Ham. Note that only the first post from the original thread is shown. Click here for the full thread... ---------------------------- More... Quote: 06/20/2017 The ninth annual 13 Colonies Special Event will take place July 1-7, with activity starting at 1300 UTC on July 1 and continuing until 0400 on July 7 (the evening of July 6 in US time zones). Participating stations try to contact all 13 Colony Stations plus two Bonus Stations — a clean sweep, a la ARRL November Sweepstakes. Stations in each of the original 13 colonies will be on the air using 1 × 2 special event call signs. The bonus stations will be WM3PEN in Philadelphia and GB13COL in Durham, England. Call signs and their respective states are K2A, New York: K2B, Virginia: K2C, Rhode Island: K2D, Connecticut: K2E, Delaware: K2F, Maryland: K2G, Georgia: K2H, Massachusetts: K2I, New Jersey: K2J, North Carolina: K2K, New Hampshire: K2L, South Carolina: K2M, Pennsylvania. Additional information is on the 13 Colonies website. ---------------------------- Please click here for complete information on this event or to sign-up...

This event is cross-posted from our sister club 4x4 Ham. Note that only the first post from the original thread is shown. Click here for the full thread... ---------------------------- April 22. 2017 The Phoenix 4 Wheel Parts store remodeled their main store front and is hosting a Grand Reopening party on April 22nd. They've invited clubs to join and I plan to go setup a 4x4 Ham table from 9-1 (probably won't stay there until 5pm.) April 22nd, 9am-5pm 2202 S. 7th St. Ste. A Phoenix, AZ 85034 ---------------------------- Please click here for complete information on this event or to sign-up...

This event is cross-posted from our sister club 4x4 Ham. Note that only the first post from the original thread is shown. Click here for the full thread... ---------------------------- Details and event sign up at https://www.mcecg.net/ ---------------------------- Please click here for complete information on this event or to sign-up...