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
Previous Keyer Newsletters can be found here
Club Articles
- FIELD DAY JUNE 27-28 WITH SET-UP THE AFTERNOON OF JUNE 26 AT OXNARD COLLEGE’S DUCK POND
VCARC Field Day 2026 at Oxnard CollegeJune 27–28, 2026 with set-up after noon on June 26 The Ventura County Amateur Radio Club (VCARC, K6MEP) invites hams, families, and the public to join its annual ARRL Field Day operation on the beautiful Oxnard College campus. The event will take place in… Continue reading - Services for John P. Gartman W6JPG SK
Here are the services for John Paul Gartman. Please come. - Silent Key – John Gartman, W6JPG Longtime Treasurer, Ventura County Amateur Radio Club
It is with deep sadness that the Ventura County Amateur Radio Club announces the passing of our longtime Treasurer, John Gartman, W6JPG. This morning, John returned home with honors. As his wife, Peggy, lovingly shared: “My wonderful husband John returned home with honors this morning.Thank you to all who’ve been… Continue reading - Station Setup Techniques to Prevent Field Day RFI (excerpt)
Advice from multi-station operators on how to minimize intermodulation and RFI. Conrad Trautmann, N2YCH ARRL Technical Editor, Keith Elliott W6KME Contributor and Member VCARC and CVARC ARRL Field Day in California Now, let’s apply these principles to your club’s Field Day operations, or to any multi-station portable operation. Keith Elliott,… Continue reading - Clement Alberts KM6OKZ has been elected as our President and Burt Auerbach KA6BJA has been elected as our At-large Board Member
At the February 8th board meeting, the attendees were Secretary Alan AK6MF, Treasurer John W6JPG, At-large Board members Clement KM6OKZ, Jeremy KN6JMD and Robert KM6RSS. Also attending were Dave AI6VX and Burt KA6BJA. At our January club meeting, Clement indicated that he would like to volunteer to become our club… Continue reading
