L.C.A.R.S.
LAKE COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
We are a group of amateur operators in Beautiful Lake County California that have common interests. We have members from all around Lake County and even a few from Mendocino County. We have monthly meetings and occasional functions, such as family barbeques, regular pizza nights and Field Day.
We occasionally get the opportunity to do volunteer communications at events, such as the Davis Double Century, the Konocti Cup and the Konocti Challenge, and we help the American Red Cross and Lakeport Police Department at the Lake County Fair, just to name a few.
We are now on Facebook! Like our page to see upcoming events and news! We are listed as
"Lake County Amateur Radio Society - LCARS"
One of the events we do annually is Amateur Radio Field Day. Click here to see a short video from 2013 Field Day in Lakeport CA.
Local Nets
Here in Lake County, we have 3 regular Net Check-ins. The first one is the Lake County Monday Night Net on the 146.775 repeater with a PL of 103.5. This net begins at 1900 hours.
The second one is on Wednesday nights. It is the ARES (Amatuer Radio Emergency Services) weekly net. This one is also on the 146.775 repeater with a PL of 103.5. This net starts at 1900 hours.
The third one is on Thursday evenings. This one is for ladies only. The YL net is run by Joyce, KJ6ZVS on the Hunter repeater 147.675 with a PL of 179.9. Join us to check in, swap recipes or stories and take this time to become more familiar with your radio and talking on the air. This net also starts at 1900 hours.
IRLP Net
There is also a WORLDWIDE NET called the Handshaker Net that "meets" every Tuesday night from 1900 hours (PST) to 2100 hours (PST). This one is on the Western Reflector which you can get to through any of the nodes that you you are able to link into. You can go to the link for more information on how to get into the nodes. There is usually a trivia question asked that you may guess at if you like. It is a lot of fun listening to people from all over the world check in to this net. Harold K5MES is one of the founders of the net. One of our local hams is a net control on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Listen for Kristine, KI6YYW and check in! You may join the yahoo group for the handshaker net to get updated information on the group. Just go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Handshaker/ and request to be a member. There is also a Facebook page, just go to this link.
E-mail Kristine Souza at ki6yyw@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Keep checking back with us. New events may be posted at any time!
If you are looking for an article that used to be on this page, look here.
Are you interested in getting your ham license? Or upgrading? We are putting together a test for YOU!
Get out your manuals and study, study study!! There are practice quizzes at QRZ.com and the questions are the same ones you will see on the test.You will need to get your FRN # and please pre-register. Contact Ken Alvey at kg6txu@arrl.net for
information on FRN numbers and pre-registration and test dates.
Click on the link below for more study resources and practice tests.
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BELOW IS A LIST OF SOME OF OUR LOCAL AMATEUR OPERATORS. IF YOU ARE VISITING LAKE COUNTY AND WANT TO KNOW WHO TO TALK TO, JUST CHECK OUT THE LIST!
IF SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS MISSING FROM THE LIST AND WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED, PLEASE CONTACT KRISTINE SOUZA @ ki6yyw@gmail.com.
(For some viewers: If the slider bar doesn't cover the sheet use your computer up and down arrow to scroll)
Old Call Sign List:
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Below is a website address that will help you to create your own QSL Cards. You can add any digital picture that you like and design them with or without logos, i.e. ARRL logo. The best part.....it is all free!
http://www.radioqth.net/qslcards
I have also attached a copy of a QSL card I made for Frank, KI6LUK.
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GOT PICTURES?
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE!
YOU CAN E-MAIL THEM TO ki6yyw@gmail.com
CHECK OUT THE PICTURE PAGES TO SEE WHAT WE HAVE SO FAR!
Pamela Plank
Pamela Marie Plank, a long time resident of Lake County was born in Compton, California. After battling kidney cancer for many years, she went in peace on March 22, 2016. Pam married Jim Plank in Lynwood, California, on October 25, 1969. She is the mother of Mike and Jeff Plank, grandmother of Devon Plank, and great-grandmother of Emmett. Pam was very active in the Red Cross for many years and Lakeport Senior Center where she ran the bingo fundraiser. She was also a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Visitation will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in Lakeport, on Saturday, March 26, 2016, from 9 - 10 a.m. Funeral Service will follow at 10:30 a.m. For further information please contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 994-5611. (Lake County Record-Bee)
Loraine Watters
KG6YSA
Loraine Elvira Needham Watters Born on July 15, 1934, and died on February 16, 2016, in Patterson, CA, after a short illness. She was in Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock for 8 days and then transferred via hospice to her daughter Melissa's and Art's home where she died peacefully surrounded by family. Born in the Catskill Mountains of New York State on a small family farm where she enjoyed swimming and playing with her three sisters, Doreen, Therese, and Joan, and her brother, Paul. Joan and my mom loved to tease and play tricks on the other two sisters, Doreen and Therese. Loraine went into the Navy Women's Reserve (WAVES) in Bainbridge, Maryland, in 1954 where she met her first husband, Robert Trethewey. Loraine and Robert's first child, Charlotte, was born on the Navy base and after a year the couple moved to the Modesto California area, and had three more children, William, Richard and Elisabeth (twins). There were many moves due to Robert's banking job: Modesto, Reedley, Sacramento, Stockton, and San Jose. Loraine and Robert Trethewey were divorced in 1969. Loraine had met the true love of her life, Arthur Watters, and they were married in 1971. A few years later they had a baby girl, Melissa, who had red hair just like her daddy. After Melissa had grown Mom and Papa moved from San Jose to Lakeport, (they called it their extended honeymoon) California, where they were involved in amateur radio club, senior citizens' programs, county fair, organ club, and miniature trains. After Papa died Loraine moved to Patterson to be closer to family. In Patterson she attended Golden Valley Baptist Church, daily lunches at the Senior Center, and Monday lunches at Hometown Buffett with her Navy buddies. Mom loved to crochet and dabble in art. Most of all she loved to have Samuel and Thomas over to play in her backyard. She is survived by two sisters, Theresa Cheney (Paul) and Joan Seybolt (Curtis); children, Charlotte Noriega (Steve), Bill Trethewey (Kathi), Nancy Trethewey, Richard Trethewey (Marsha), Elisabeth Sedman (Dave), and Melissa Amarillas (Art); grandchildren, Mark Noriega (Andrea), Steven Noriega Jr. (Audra), James Trethewey (Amber), David Trethewey (Emily), Jack Trethewey, Deanna Trethewey, Nikki Jaynes (Arthur), Jeremy Sedman, Chris Sedman, Samuel Amarillas, Thomas Amarillas, and Eric Barr; great-grandchildren, Tiffany Bertero (Angelo Bertero due in June 2016), Isla Trethewey, and Daisy Mae Trethewey; nieces and nephews, Christian Cheney (Marlene), Andrew Cheney, and Terry Cheney Daniels (John). Loraine is also survived by many dear friends and extended family. Loraine was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Watters; her parents, Elvira and Harry Needham; brother, Paul; and sister, Doreen. The most important thing in life for our mom, Loraine, was family and friends. Family and friend gatherings were always cherished celebrations. (Lake County Record-Bee)
Dave Williams
Dave Williams was an electronic engineer for many years. When he came to Lake county he worked as a communications tech for the county and he also had a 2 way radio business for many years installing and maintaining fleets of radios for many organizations. He also did a lot of sound work for events such as the Passion Play. He did some work on the old KBLC radio station which later became KXBX and in fact he had a talk show on that station for a couple of years back in the 80s. He was one of the founders of LCARS and served as the President for more than 20 years of its existence. He was a collector of old obsolete commercial radio equipment and really enjoyed working on it and making it work again. He built and worked on some broadcast transmitters that ended up in different parts of the world for several religious organizations. He was crotchety but kind and generous man who loved to talk to people about lots of subjects. He was very well know in the Bay area from his work in the electronic industry down there. He really enjoyed his nicknames such as Sage Brush Dave and Captain Cough Drop since he resembled one of the Smith brothers pictures on the cough drop package. We used his call for several years at field day and he really enjoyed that and it always worked out well. He will be missed!
N6XVP
Richard Petty
August 19, 1924 - March 16, 2012
Richard was born August 19, 1924 in
North Dakota to Sam and Pauline Petty, and passed away March 16, 2012 in
Ukiah, CA. He had lived in Willits from 1932 to 1963. Residing in
Clearlake, CA at the time of his death, Richard had been a self-employed
truck driver for over 50 years; was an avid ham radio operator, and he
served on the Clearlake Water Board. Richard is survived by his
daughters, Winnie (David) Edgar of Willits, and Bonnie (Bill) Gerwe of
Ukiah; son, Richard (Judy) Petty of Scappoose, OR; brother and sister,
Robert Petty and Louise Wilkes, both of Willits. He is also survived by
six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, three
great-great-grandchildren, two nieces and four nephews.
Richard was pre-deceased by his parents, Sam and Pauline Petty of Willits; and by his wife of 50 years, Gladys Ilene Petty.
Private
services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care
and direction of Anker-Lucier Mortuary of Willits.
WS6A
Don Brejska
1925-2009
Don Brejska has lived in Middletown for the past 30 years or so. Don and his wife Patty lived in Northern Middletown and ran a office machine repair business for many years. With the computer craze and the decreasing number of mechanical office machines Don decided to retire and do some camping and fishing which was one of his favorite pass times. He bought a trailer and along with Patty and his dog they went on several trips with many of his ham friends. Don and Patty were not only husband and wife but also the best of friends and truly enjoyed each others company. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by renewing their wedding vows and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Unfortunately Patty passed away just a few weeks later and Don found himself alone. It was a rough time for him not only had he lost his wife but he started experiencing some very severe health problems. Don managed to hang in with the help of his trusty dog and several ham friends as well as his family. Don could be heard very early in the morning before the Sun woke up with some of his ham friends talking about fishing, gophers, dog tricks and many other projects he was working on. Don didn’t dwell on his ailments and always offered a kind word to everyone he talked to. He managed to survive for 13 years after the loss of Patty and along with his new dog they braved some road trips and caught some fish and swapped stories with his pals.
When Don was still working he used to make a trip around the
lake in his green and white Dodge van and would meet several hams on Tuesdays
at the Frostee Corral in Lakeport. The group grew and grew until we
darned near filled the place. Everyone always looked forward to seeing
Don and they always put him at the head of the table. Don upgraded to
Extra in the early 80s and changed his call from WA6TTZ to WS6A. We used
to tease him by calling him by his old call and getting him to use it over and
over and we would laugh and laugh at him but he loved every minute of it.
Don was an excellent CW operator and a very classy phone operator as
well. If you ever stopped by his house he would always offer you a cold
drink and a chair. He was a good man and a good friend and he will be
missed. Compliments of: Tom Patton N6GJM
N6NHX
Helen J. Rolly
Helen Rolly, N6NHX was a very sweet, kind and intelligent lady. Helen was the wife of Bill, N6CP who was a beloved Lake County ham. After Bill passed away Helen decided to make use of all of Bill’s equipment and studied hard and passed her ham test. She immediately became a member of LCARS and was very active in many of the activities of the club. Helen was a Cal Fire Volunteer in Prevention and helped provide supplemental communications for Cal Fire and participated in road patrols during Red Flag fire conditions. She worked as a radio operator during the Konocti Cup Sail Boat regatta for many years. She manned a rest stop for the Davis Double Century Bike Ride as well as the Lung Association run and walk. She looked for lost kids and parents at the Lake County fair for many years. She could always be counted on for help and she even very generously donated the use of her beautiful Honda Generator for Field Day activities for many years. She was a active supporter of LCARS and ham radio in general. Helen also called the Monday night net for a few years and did a fine job. Helen would always donate her time to go to the hospital and cheer up many of our long gone but not forgotten ham friends. She would always ask “What can I do to help”. Though she moved away many years ago she will always be remembered as a classy Lake County Hamand like her husband Bill she too was a beloved LCRS member.
Her husband Bill Rolly, N6CP
preceeded her passing in 1983. Both were active members
Her son, Douglas, and family can be contacted at : Douglas
Rolly <drollylmft@sbcglobal.net>
WA6ZKS
ART WATTERS 1940-2008
Arthur passed away August 16, 2008 in his home surrounded by family.
Art will be loved and missed by his wife Loraine (Needham), daughters and sons, Melissa Amarillas, Charlotte Noriega, Bill Trethewey, Richard Trethewey, Elisabeth Sedman and 11 grandchildren.
Art was an active and reserve member of the Navel Services from 1962-1968. Art was employed with IBM from 1967-1992 and retired to Lakeport in 1994.
Art had a love for hobbies. He was a Ham Radio extra class, his call letters are WA6ZKS.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 21st at 4:00 PM at Vista Park, Lakeport, CA.
A Celebration of Life will follow the service at 1986 Hartley, Lakeport, CA.
Memorial Donations can be made to:
The Allegro Foundation
c/o Tom Ganoung
315 Avenue A
Lakeport, CA 95453
KD6CJT
BILL ATTEBERRY 1919-2009
From the
He leaves behind two other sons, Ray in
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He will be dearly missed.
RON OLIVER
JANUARY 14, 1937 - JUNE 9, 2009
Chief Master Sgt. Oliver was born Jan. 14, 1937, in
Oakland, Calif., the son of Marshall and Minnie (Vecellio) Oliver.
He died Tuesday, June 9, 2009.
He was raised and educated in Oakland, graduating from Castlemont High School in 1955. Chief Master Sgt. Oliver entered the U.S. Army after high school, then the U.S. Air Force, in which he had a tour in Vietnam and proudly served his country for more than 22 years. He was united in marriage to Carol Lee Watt in 1957 in Oakland, Calif. After retiring in 1977, he worked in Clearlake, Calif., as a school bus mechanic and a counterman for NAPA. He and Carol moved from Clearlake to Myrtle Point in 2003.
In 1953, Ronald became licensed in ham radio. He was a lifetime member of the American Radio Relay League. His call sign was W7VU and Ex K6AYD. He founded the Southern Oregon Coast Chapter No. 220 of the Quarter Century Wireless Association. He also was involved in founding of the Lake County A's, a club for Ford Model A enthusiasts and was a member of the VFW.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Carol of Myrtle Point; two sons, Ken and Scott, both of Texas; and a daughter, Debra of Florida. He leaves a sister, Marti; and father-in-law, William of California; nine grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.
From QRZ.com
Licensed while in high school in 1953 as KN6AYD, I have always been interested in electronics. During a three-year stint in the United States Army I worked in the Microwave Radio Repair field. For the next twenty years I served as a Jet Engine Maintenance Superintendent in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant.
My duty assignments included Formosa (now Taiwan), Ft. Monroe, VA, Langley AFB, VA, George AFB, CA, McConnell AFB, KS, Korat and Takhli Royal Thai Air Bases in Thailand, Hickam AFB, HI, Holloman AFB, NM, Hill AFB, UT, Malmstrom AFB, MT, Elmendorf AFB, AK and Travis AFB, CA.
Aircraft I worked on included the F-102, F-105, F-106, EB-57, C-141 and C-5.
During my travels with the military, I held the callsigns K6AYD, KL7IET, KH6GEA, WAØLCN, WB6JGL and W4PZZ.
I enjoy collectiog callbooks and old transmitting tubes, building antennas, and being an ARRL Volunteer Examiner.
My wife of 51 years, is Carol, N6UZQ.
I am a Life Member of the ARRL and a founding member of Southern Oregon Chapter 220 of QCWA.
Visit the QCWA Chapter 220 web site at http://www.geocities.com/qcwa220/
JAMES W. CROWLEY
1924 - 2009
From QRZ.com
Retired Merchant Marine R.O. Ashore worked as technical writer in aerospace industry. Enjoying ham radio during retirement. Hang out on "Noontime Net" (7268.5), Western Public Service (3952), and CA "Traffic" Net (3905).
