Archive - 2025
June Tailgate Party
JUne 21, 2025
It was a beautiful warm evening at the June Tailgate Party in Tustin on Saturday, June 21st.
Photo credit goes to Vaughn, KE6V.
Ham Scramble 2025
May 24, 2025
Once again, it was a beautiful day on the mountain! CLARA members, friends, and family met for the annual Ham Scramble on the Saturday before Memorial Day. This year we hiked the Three T's trail, from the Notch to Thunder Mountain and Telegraph Peak, and then enjoyed lunch at the Notch.
Photo credit goes to Jade, K6JDJ; Craig, KI6WLP; Joe, KM6RPA; and Darcy, WI6ORG.
May Breakfast
May 17, 2025
Here are highlights from the May 17th CLARA breakfast:
- The annual election was held. Congratulations to the new and re-elected board members:
- President - Dale, WE6ER
- First Vice President - Eric, K6EDK
- Second Vice President - George, KM6AFI
- Secretary - Dave, W6DLR
- Treasurer - Jeff, N6JSV
- First Member at Large - Brian, AG6UH
- Second Member at Large - Vaughn, KE6V
- Third Member at Large - Todd, KI6RBW
Steve, K6ITR, continues as the CLARA trustee. - Congratulations to the lucky raffle winners: Some goodies from Harbor Freight went to Dave, W6DLR; Mike, N6QG; Brian, AG6UH; Todd, KI6RBW; and Jeff, KO6BUV. Jeff, K06BUV, also won the grand prize, a $150 gift certificate to Ham Radio Outlet.
- Don't forget! Join CLARA members and friends for the annual Ham Scramble at Mount Baldy on this coming Saturday, May 24th. Meet at the bottom of the chairlift around 7:30am if you plan to hike, or join us later for lunch at The Notch (the restaurant at the top of the lift). Everyone is welcome!
New Associates
May 12, 2025
We extend a warm welcome to the following new Associates!
- Chris, AK6BL
- Thomas, KG6TSZ
April Tailgate Party
April 19, 2025
The April Tailgate Party in Corona on Saturday, April 19th was well attended, with twenty-three and a half people, perfect weather, and delicious treats to share.
New Associates
March 18, 2025
We extend a warm welcome to the following new Associates!
- Steve, K6TOE
- Fred, KD6DKH
- Carolyn, KF5IWI
- John, KF5DRO
March Breakfast
March 15, 2025
The March CLARA breakfast was held on the 15th at Denny's in Tustin.
Here is news about upcoming CLARA events:
- The next tailgate party will be on April 19th at The Crossings in Corona.
- Get ready for the annual Ham Scramble at Mount Baldy on May 24th. Although the Devil's Backbone trail is closed this year due to the recent fire, Eric, K6EDK, has identified an altnerative route. Hike a lot, hike a little, or just hang out at The Notch. Everyone is welcome!
- CLARA will participate in ARRL Field Day on June 28th at Borrego Park in Lake Forest. The park will be open from dawn to dusk. Feel free to bring your gear and anything else you need, or just stop by for a visit.
Congratulations to the lucky raffle winners:
- Jeff, KO6BUV, won a mug.
- Cheryl won a T-shirt.
- Kevin, AJ6EE, won the grand prize, a gift certificate to HRO.
If you want to order a CLARA T-shirt, as shown below, please contact Dale at we6er@arrl.net. The cost will be between $18-22, depending on the number of shirts ordered. Payment will be due after the shirts arrive. Thanks to Todd, KI6RBW, for the logo design.
Chino Hills Hike
March 1, 2025
CLARA members and friends had a great time hiking at Chino Hills State Park on Saturday, March 1st. We did an approximately 7-mile loop starting from the Rim Crest trailhead. Thanks to Eric, K6EDK, for organizing this event.
For information on future hikes, watch The Unofficial 145.220 Repeater Group on Facebook.
Photo credit goes to Eric, K6EDK.
CLARA Repeaters back online
February 22, 2025
Shortly after the last update on February 21st, the CLARA repeaters came back online. We thank Southern California Edison for all their work to restore power to Santiago Peak and maintain the generators. Thank you also to CLARA members for your patience and support.
Update on CLARA Repeaters
February 21, 2025
Here is a follow-up message from CLARA Trustee Steve, K6ITR, on February 20th after speaking with a representative of Southern California Edison:
As you may know, the power at the repeater site has been provided by backup generators supplied by Edison since last fall after the Airport Fire damaged the power poles and lines. These generators need frequent refueling to continue operating, and they have been operating almost non-stop since they were put in place. Due to the heavy rains last week, the roads leading to the peak were washed out in places, so Edison has been unable to transport fuel to the site. Last Saturday night, the generators ran out of fuel. Once the roads are repaired, Edison will be able to transport fuel. There is no published time line for this, but it is a priority due to the large amount of equipment on Santiago Peak. Additionally, Edison is in the process of replacing damaged power poles with new steel poles, as well as the power lines. Because of the fires last month, Edison crews have been working in the burn areas across California. Work on the Santiago Peak power poles is set to resume this month.
CLARA truly appreciates the efforts of Southern California Edison as they work to restore power, especially to those most in need of it, as well as all of those involved with recovering from these fires. We appreciate your patience. Thank you for supporting CLARA.
CLARA Repeaters Down
February 16, 2025
Here is a message from CLARA Trustee Steve, K6ITR, on February 16th:
Last night, the CLARA repeaters on Santiago Peak went off line. As of this morning, 2/16, they are still down. We suspect it is because of a power outage on Santiago Peak, as Edison is still running the equipment on Santiago Peak with backup generators while they repair and replace power lines and poles that were damaged during the Airport Fire last September. We don't have information at this time as to how long the outage will last. Once power is restored, the CLARA equipment should come back on line. Feel free to try QSOs on the repeaters (don't just kerchunk them), and if there are any updates, I will communicate via email. Thank you for your patience.
February Tailgate Party
February 15, 2025
CLARA members and friends gathered for the bi-monthly Tailgate Party on Saturday February 15th. It was a fun evening with good conversation, 20 meter radio contacts, delicious cookies, a cute puppy, and an impromptu World War II song and dance exhibit.
January Breakfast
January 18, 2025
Happy New Year! The first breakfast meeting of 2025 was held on Saturday, January 18th at Denny's in Tustin.
Thank you to Todd, KI6RBW, for donating four Midland weather radios for the raffle. Congratulations to the lucky radio winners: Mike, N6QG; Jeff, KO6BUV; Nathan; and Kevin, AJ6EE.
Congratulations again to Mike, N6QG, for winning the cash prize.
Photo credit goes to Vaughn, KE6V.