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# July Newsletter
- URL: https://ghost.ke0pou.com/7-2026-newsletter/
- Published: 2026-07-05T20:41:21.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-18T16:50:15.000Z
- Author: Justin Bonjour
- Tags: Newsletter, Club News

### **Next Meeting: July 9th at 6:30 PM**

Join us at the Cerro Gordo County Emergency Management Center for our monthly meeting on July 9th at 6:30 PM. The club is still moving slowly with very little activity planned at this time. Come with any ideas you may have to help get things going again. **New members and visitors are always welcome!**

### **June Nets Recap**

June nets had 16 official check-ins. We know there were likely more, but several net reports were **not turned in**. One of our net controls has stepped down, so we are now short one operator. ***If you are interested in becoming a net control, please reach out to Justin (N0JBE).*** The assigned net control is responsible for running the net and submitting the log. 

**July Net Schedule**

> July 5th – N0JBE  
> July 12th – W0ILS  
> July 19th – OPEN  
> July 26th – KE0YDB

*If you are assigned a date, please be prepared to run the net or arrange a replacement.*

### **Field Day 2026 Recap**

Field Day was a joint effort between NACG and NIARC and turned out to be a lot of fun this year. Thank you to everyone who came out, operated, or helped make the event happen. We hope everyone who participated learned something new. Our club callsign, KE0POU, was used on the GOTA station and earned **140 points.**

### **ARES Updates**

A new ARES Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been released. If you have not received a copy and would like one, please contact Justin (N0JBE).

The new primary ARES repeater is now **147.150 MHz (+ offset)** with a tone of **103.5 Hz**. 

ARES nets are held every **Wednesday night at 7:00 PM** on this repeater. Everyone is welcome to check in, even if you are not yet an official ARES member.

### **Solar Weather Outlook**

June Recap: Solar activity remained moderate with sunspot numbers in the 100–110 range and solar flux around 130–145 SFU. Conditions were generally favorable for Field Day, with decent openings on 20m, 15m, and 10m during the day. July Outlook: Sunspot numbers are expected to stay around 100–115 with solar flux in the 130–150 range. Daytime conditions on the higher HF bands should remain usable, though we may see occasional disturbances from coronal holes. 

Check spaceweather.com for the latest updates.

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**Get Involved!**

⬜ Sunday club net: 6:30 PM on 442.275 MHz  
⬜ ARES net: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM on 147.150 MHz (103.5 Hz)  
⬜ Contact Justin (N0JBE) if you’re interested in becoming a net control