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
- 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 - K6MEP.org wins Third Place in ARRL Website Contest
ARRL Year of the Club Contests Celebrate Outstanding Club Websites and Newsletters As ARRL’s 2026 Year of the Club spotlight, Affiliated Clubs were invited to show how they use two important communications tools — their websites and newsletters — to engage members, strengthen their organizations, and promote amateur radio. The… Continue reading - 2026 Field Day at Oxnard College “Duck Pond” Area; Results Received by the ARRL
“CQ Field Day, CQ Field Day; this is Kilo Six Mike Echo Papa, Seventeen Alpha, Sierra Bravo Section” was the radio communication made by our club operators from 11 AM Saturday June 27th to 11 AM Sunday June 28th at the Oxnard College Parking Lot “A” near the Duck Pond. Thanks… Continue reading
