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Special meeting June 2, Set the date.
Neil Jessen, N6VHF, has been an active amateur radio operator since 1987, holding an Advanced Class license. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience in a variety of radio activities, including contesting, DX'ing, satellite communications, weak signal VHF/UHF, meteor scatter, packet radio, and portable operating.
Neil's passion for portable operations has made Field Day a highlight on his ham radio calendar. His love for Field Day naturally led to a perfect segue into the Parks on the Air program (POTA). For Neil, POTA combines the excitement of field operations with the opportunity to explore scenic park locations. He is always eager to share his enthusiasm for POTA with fellow operators and looks forward to introducing others to the joy of blending radio with nature.
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Next meeting is May 5th. Our guest speaker will be Arnold Shatz N6HC.
Bio Follows:
I have been an ARRL member for more than 60 years and I am a member of the league's Legacy Circle and Maxim Society. I serve as a Volunteer Examiner and a Field QSL card checker for both ARRL and CQ awards. I am a member of the Southern California DX club (Vice-President-2009), Northern California DX Foundation, Southern California Contest Club and Orange County Amateur Radio Club. I am also a member of the Chiltern DX Association (UK) and the Medical Amateur Radio Council, Ltd. (MARCO). I was elected to membership in the A-1 operators club and I have earned many operating awards including WAS (6 bands, SSB, CW, RTTY), DXCC #1 Honor Roll, DXCC (9 bands, SSB, CW, RTTY), WAZ (CW & SSB), WAC, WPX (SSB & CW), and VUCC. I am an active contester and have earned numerous awards for participation in both domestic and DX competitions. I have operated from many places around the continental United States as well as Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, Samoa and Prince Edward Island. I was named the DXer of the Year (2012) and awarded the first Meritorious Service award (2018) by the Southern California DX Club.
I have been a team member of fourteen major DXpeditions: K7C-Kure atoll (2005), 3B7C- St. Brandon Island (2007), TX5C- Clipperton Island (2008), K4M-Midway Island (2009), T31A- Kanton atoll, Central Kiribati (2011), T32C- Christmas Island, Eastern Kiribati (2011), NH8S-Swains Island (2012), T33A-Banaba (2013), FT5ZM-Amsterdam Island (2014), TX3X-Chesterfield Island (2015), the ill-fated 3Y0Z-Bouvet Island (2018), KH1/KH7Z- Baker Island (2018), VP6D-Ducie Island (2018) and VP6R-Pitcairn Island (2019) DXpeditions.
Kevin Zanjani has worked throughout the technology industry including RFID in the automotive industry, software systems, and has been in the battery industry for 15 years. He holds B.S.E Electrical Engineering University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering University of California, Irvine; and MBA from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business.
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General Meetings are
the 1st Monday of each month
at 7:00 PM at the Sizzler in Fullerton.


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Please join us every Wednesday evening
at 7:00 PM for our WARA Net.
145.400 - -600 PL 103.5


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Register and Associate Username Account to an Existing FCC Registration Number(FRN)

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VEC Testing

WARA has its own VEC Team.
We offer mentoring and testing once a month. Please contact George at 562 544 7373 if you want to attend.



WARA Vec

Good News - Now Offering Amateur Radio VE Testing Sessions

Please read this brief letter written by Greg who tested at the WARA testing center to the VEC at arr.org. This club does a great job promoting HAM radio

Maria,
I wanted to let you know what an amazing job the Western Amatuer Radio Association VEC does.

I first tested with them in June of 2019 for my Technician ticket, and again in October of 2019 for my General. (I went somewhere else for my Amateur Extra in June 2020 - pandemic and all - or I would have tested with them again.) This team knows what they are doing and run a really well-organized, professional session. I recommend WARA to everyone who asks me about testing.

I apologize for the delay, but today I happened to run across George, N6VNI, WARA's VE Liaison, on the air. Turns out we have a mutual friend, one of my radio mentors. We had a nice chat, and I remembered how well WARA treated everyone who came to them for testing. I thought it important to let you know.

Thank you for everything that you do for Amateur Radio,
Greg Gerovac
K6GYO

Please see HERE for location and instructions

HAM radio has come a long way in 50 years
Today you say that people have no idea what it is ...
Check out this video recommended by George.

WARA Board

Western Amateur Radio Association's Board of Directors

Albert Solomon AG6OF
President


George Jacob N6VNI
Vice President


Kristine Jacob KC6TOD
Secretary/Treasurer


Eleonore Dutkus KK6NKC
Member at Large


Christie Russell AI6ZN
Member at Large


Nicholas Haban AF6CF
Member at Large


Gene Thorpe KB6CMO
N6ME Trustee

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