North Hills Radio Club Inc: A Legacy of Amateur Radio Excellence

North Hills Radio Club Inc: A Legacy of Amateur Radio Excellence

Introduction: Hello, today we will introduce the North Hills Radio Club Inc (NHRC), an established and active amateur radio club serving the greater Sacramento area.

Club Overview:

  • Club Name: North Hills Radio Club Inc
  • Call Sign: K6IS
  • Contact Person: Lance R. Lewis KM6SBB
  • Email: K6IS@arrl.net

Basic Information:

  • Annual Report: December 21st, 2023
  • Meeting Time: 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM
  • Meeting Place: K6IS Repeater at 145.190 MHz and on Zoom
  • ARRL Section: SV
  • Affiliation Date: March 18th, 1958
  • Specialties: Digital Modes, General Interest, Public Service/Emergency, Repeaters, VHF/UHF
  • Services Offered: Hamfest, Mentor, On-The-Air Bulletins, Repeater

Club Description: The North Hills Radio Club (NHRC) was organized in 1957 and has been in continuous operation for more than 64 years, serving communities in the greater Sacramento area. The primary purpose of the NHRC is to foster, encourage, and promote interest in amateur radio, and to further promote the general public interest in radio communication. The NHRC encourages the exchange of ideas and technical information, the processes, and techniques of radio communication. The NHRC sponsors weekly nets, monthly membership meetings, and several yearly events intended to promote education and communication among amateur radio operators as well as public awareness of our activities and our usefulness during emergencies. Our nets, meetings, and events are open to all amateur radio operators as well as to the general public.

The NHRC hosts five nets on four nights on its K6IS Repeater System. These include:

  • Mondays at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 PM.
  • Saturday at 7:45 PM with a quick 2-meter pre-net on the repeater to promote the Saturday evening 75-meter net on HF at 8:00 PM, on 3918.5 kilohertz, lower side band.

Nets are open to any licensed amateur radio operator, and you do not need to be a member to participate. For specific dates and/or more information on the net schedule, topics, or club events, please visit our website at www.k6is.org.

Club Statistics:

  • Club Members: 72
  • Voting Members: 72
  • Voting Licensed Amateur Members: 72
  • Voting ARRL Members: 37

Club Officers:

  • Contact, Treasurer, Secretary: Lance R. Lewis KM6SBB
  • President: Joel M. Baldwin AI6DG

Conclusion: The North Hills Radio Club Inc is a cornerstone of the amateur radio community in Sacramento, fostering education, communication, and public service. Thanks for watching. For more supporting, please visit talkpod.com.

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