Keyer
The Keyer has been a monthly Ventura County Amateur Radio Club newsletter containing articles, information on past and upcoming club events, and news about the club and ham community. Written by members, officers, and local hams, this newsletter has been tirelessly assembled by many editors over its 88-year history.
Today, with the internet, we no longer have to wait until the next newsletter to provide you with up-to-date information. Within minutes, an article or news item can be posted on our new website and include vibrant photos and clickable links. Because our new website duplicates many of the functions the Keyer provided, the Keyer has been retired. The April 2024 issue was the last one.
A big thank you to all the Keyer editors over the years, and especially to Robert KM6RSS – our most recent editor. Your work will live on in the archives.
Dave AI6VX – President 2024-2025
Previous Keyer Newsletters can be found here
Club Articles
- K6MEP Club Meeting September 11 2026 Summary
## Overview This transcript covers a meeting featuring presentations on amateur radio contesting and an educational program called Contest University, by Tim Duffy, K3LR, from DX Engineering, followed by a detailed discussion by Dave Schmidt club treasurer, AI6VX, on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, particularly Claude, with microcontrollers like the… Continue reading - Club Picnic, Portable Operations and Help Session 09/19/26
Come join us at Grace Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 6190 Telephone Rd, Ventura, CA 93003 on Saturday, September 19th at 11AM for the K6MEP Club Picnic. It is potluck-style so remember to bring your favorite side dish (no beans or potato chips, as they already have been provided). The club… Continue reading - 4 Storms Head to Earth & Flare Risk Rises as Regions Grow Fast | Solar Storm Forecast 27 August 2026 from Tamitha Skov
Update 27 August 2026: Newly updated forecast with Full Sun Map and GEOCHRON current conditions segments! I have also included the 5-Day Outlooks below. Now open to the public. Original Post: 26 August 2026: Hi All! Solar activity is getting more interesting by the moment! It is clear we are… Continue reading - Summary of July 10, 2026 Club Meeting
Overview This transcript documents our July 10th club meeting, featuring opening remarks, a moment of silence for a deceased member, club business including the absence of a raffle, and a presentation by Rob Hansen W6RH on emergency communications through ACS and ARES. The meeting also included an extensive recap of… Continue reading - Summary of August 14th, 2026 Club Meeting
Overview This transcript covers a meeting or presentation discussing the Ventura County Amateur Radio Club (K6MEP) and broader American Radio Relay League (ARRL) topics. Key discussions include the club’s recent ARRL website contest award, ARRL financial health, operational challenges, membership trends, cybersecurity issues, and future initiatives. The presentation also highlights… Continue reading
