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The 50 MHz and Up Group is a public benefit amateur radio organization centered in the San Francisco Bay area. The group is interested in developing and utilizing communications on frequencies from 50MHz up through light-waves. The group is open to any related topics that might be of interest to members, such as: technology, design, construction, operation, public service, contesting and antennas. Lean more . . .

Contact

For questions about this group or about programs and activities, please contact the President, Art Lange, W6RXQ at art_lange@trimble.com

a Few Photos from the 10GHz and Up Contest 1st Weekend

These were taken by visiting ham Valentyn, UT2EM on Aug 15 of the four operators on Mt Diablo. Click here to view them: photos

a Few photos from the 10GHz and Up Contest 2nd Weekend

These were also taken by visiting ham Valentyn, UT2EM on Sept. 19 of four operators on Mt Diablo. Click here to view them: photos

a Photo of Southern Calif Rovers

The S. Calif rovers are really serious! They are shown here getting ready to spread out over the high desert. This photo was taken by Carrie Tai W6TAI and used with permission. rovers

Announcements

Jan. Meeting Minutes by Brian Kline

The January 7 meeting was called to order by Kevin Hague.
Art Lange announced that he is still looking for presentations and presentations topics for 2010 meetings. Nominations and election of officers and board members was held. The following people accepted nomination for the new board of directors:
John Ekiss (AA6HA)
Kevin Hague (N5XSA)
Dave Hartzell (AF6KD)

The following people were nominated as officers. Note that Will Jensby was not present so election of a Treasurer was not held.
President: Art Lange (W6RXQ)
Vice President: Jeffrey Pawlan (WA6KBL)
Secretary: Jim Moss (N9JIM)

It was moved and seconded to vote on the entire slate of officers by show of hands. The slate passed unanimously.

John Ekiss recommended that the board meet and plan the year's activities. Jeffrey mentioned that the board meeting is already specified in the Bylaws to be held in February.

Jeffrey Pawlan asked if there was any objection to placing the member phone numbers and addresses on the member's only web page. There were no objections.

The January VHF Sweepstakes contest is coming up January 23-25. It was suggested that we hold a 10/24 GHz activity day Saturday or Sunday to coincide with the contest. The proposal was positively received, however specifics were not established.

Jeffrey Pawlan talked about the 1296 MHz dish feeds that he is developing. He also talked about his work on a Software Defined Radio (SDR) transmit exciter.

Brian Kline talked about the latest round of notices of interference to the Pave-Paws Radar at Beale Air Force Base from 440 MHz amateur repeaters.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.

Current Updated Rosters Available to Members

Members may obtain the new updated roasters in several sort orders by logging into the Members Only webpage.

Beacons

Microwave Beacons in operation The following beacons are known to be operating as of 12-01-2008:

WhereSpecs
Leeson Site, near Mt Thayer, KF6KVG: 10367.990MHz, 24191.975MHz, 47087.99, 79920MHz, 37deg 10.034min N, 121deg 55.500min W
Mt Allison, AD6FP: (needs repair) 10369.176MHz, 37deg 29.905min N, 121deg 52.206min W
Mt Allison: 24192.010MHz, 37deg 29.905min N, 121deg 52.206min W
Mt Allison, WA6QDP (needs repair): 47061.00MHz, 37deg 29.905min N, 121deg 52.206min W
Mt Vaca, W6ASL: 10368.325MHz, 38deg 24min 51sec N, 122deg 06min 50sec W
Mt St Helena, KF6KVG: 24191.990MHz, 38deg 39min 22sec N, 122deg 37min 0.9sec W
Mt Frazier, N6CA/B: 10368.3107MHz, 34deg 46min 30sec N, 118deg 58min 09sec W
San Diego, Mt. St Miguel, WB6IGP: 10368.075MHz (+/- 10KHz), 32deg 41.8min N, 116deg 56.09min W.
Palos Verdes, N6CA 10368.300MHz, 33deg 46min 15sec N, 118deg 22min 30sec W.