CARA net Monday, April 24, 2023
K3CAL.org 146.985 repeater and 444.950 repeater (linked) and Echolink K3CAL-R
Net Control: KB3WFV
KB3WFV: Greetings
KC3QQD: Fireman’s parade is a possibility – but we need volunteers. The coming weekend forecast is rain.TalkAround Tuesday will be on 10m tomorrow from 8-9 PM.
N3AE: Not able to help with parade. Interesting NVIS Day on 40m got some contacts.
KC3WRX: SkyWarn activation on Saturday, did not have any reportable weather observations. looking for feedback on improving net, Thanks to N3AE for helping with transportation today.
N3PPH: Went to the hamfest – saw some folks he knew, got some good deals.
AB3LE: Has started a net on CB in CRE.
KB3RAN: Still feels a bit weak but is on the mend.
W1AJW: Enjoying the weather. His friends in New England went to the regular hamfest this weekend, but he could not.
W3PQS: NVIS and SkyWarn Net and then went to the hamfest Sunday.
W3OH: Researching tower. Is working on getting a tower set up.
KC3VWP: Studying for extra and learning about HF antennas and POTA

Respectfully Submitted,
Erik-KC3QQD

2023 Meeting & Presentation Schedule
Jan - Business Meeting
Feb - Parks on the Air - Erik KC3QQD
Mar - POTA Antennas - Dale KC3RKP
April - Business Meeting
May - Jeff (from AARC) presenting on Supporting foot race events - Backup is N3PPH on DMR
June - Open ...... Field Day Overview
July - Business Meeting
Aug - Maryland QSO party final planning
Sept - Open
Oct - Business Meeting
Nov - Elections - Open
Events for 2023
Jan - Winter Field Day - Dale KC3RKP and Andy KC3WRX
Feb - STEM day at Calvert High School
Mar - OPEN
April - NVIS Day - Dave KB3RAN - Shawn N3AE
May - OPEN
June - Field Day - Dale KC3RKP - Dave W3PQS
July - OPEN
AUG - MDC QSO Party - Andy KC3WRX
AUG - Lighthouse weekend
SEP - Fox Hunt - Lunch
OCT - OPEN
NOV - OPEN
DEC - Christmas Party

Club Net every Monday at 730 PM on 146.985 and 444.950 repeaters
Lunch Bunch every Wednesday at 1130 - various locations.
Club Meeting on the 2nd Thursday at 730 PM at Harriet Brown Community Center (HBCC)
AUXCOM meeting on the 3rd Wednesday at 7 PM at HBCC.

Member-supported activities:
TalkAround Tuesday at 8 PM - frequency on KC3QQD's page at QRZ.com
Mid-Atlantic DMR Net Thursday at 800 PM on Maryland State DMR Talkgroup 3124
W3PQS 6 Meter repeater 53.170 MHz. Input is 52.170 MHz, PL tone of 100.0
N3PPH DMR repeater Sunderland see K3CAL.org for details