San Joaquin Net History
The San Joaquin Net was formed
April 28, 1959 by K6EJT Bill with a group of amateur radio operators that included:
Al K6RPL, Roger K6HEZ, Alex W6BWM, Fred WA6AFW, Joe W6YQK, Jim K6ZFM, Floyd W6MJS, Verne K6EBO, John W6QRB, Sam K6OBG, Charlie K6SWW and Mike WA6OLG.
They met on 3.915 Kc every night but Sundays and holidays.
Members gave a weather report from their area.
The net increased in members, and changed the name to The San
Joaquin Net. The net has grown to a membership of over seventy
members with QTH's throughout California.
The history of the San Joaquin Net was
Compiled by Edith L. "Salley" Nikkel WB6FOA of Pleasant Hill and copied
by Harry L. "Bud" Odgers WA6OVE of El Portal
April, 1991
Remembering Our Silent Keys
Celebrating 65 years of service!
Net Manager: Bill Mercer WB6FEH
Net Manager Emeritus: Jim Wintemute AA6F
Net Secretary: Ken Martzen W6WMD
Assistant Net Secretary: Jeff Lillard AD6RH
Web Master: Myron Sheklian WA6BLB
Located on the corner of Marion and Lewis Streets.
Carl Evans, K6OHI
SK 05/06/22
Jack Green, KK6LK
SK 12/27/21
Robert "Bob" Kieffer, WG6Q
SK 10/5/21
Ralph W. Matthews , NA6D
SK 5/14/21
George Stevans, K6SNA
SK 8/6/19
The threat of rain didn't deter 24 members, family and friends of the San Joaquin Net from attending the picnic this year. This annual event was held in Kingsburg at Downtown Park located under their well-known teapot water tower.
Larry, AD6W and Mel, KI6SK hosted us in their beautiful city. Thank you, Larry, for making all of the necessary reservations and obtaining the facility use permits. Mel served as our BBQer under the watchful eye of his wife Chris. Thank you, Mel, for also donating the burgers and BBQ supplies and Larry for donating the hot dogs, paper and plastic supplies AND the multiple choices of ice cream and sorbet.
Also representing Kingsburg was special guest John Wright, KO6CGK, former Kingsburg mayor. We are hoping to hear John on net once he gets his HF station in operation.
There was an abundance of great salads, desserts and drinks supplied by those attending to compliment the grilled food. Most importantly, this was a great chance to build on the friendships that have been built over the years on the air.
Thank you all for attending!
Here are a few pictures so far. If you have other pictures to submit, please send to myron@sheklian.com.
Thanks to Rich AD6X and Myron WA6BLB for these so far!
And where was AA6F during the Picnic ????
Roland H. Ron
Dinsmoor,N6JQL
SK 3/5/20
Edith L. "Salley" Nikkel, WB6FOA
Bob Perry, K6GDI
SK 2/14/19
Joe Mizutani, WB6KCE
SK 2/8/19
San Joaquin Net meets Monday-Saturday on 3918 khz, at 6 PM Pacific Time
Harry L. "Bud" Odgers, WA6OVE
2024 Annual Picnic Held on May 4th!
Roger Corum, WD6CNV
SK 2/3/19
Alan J. Vicenti, N6QOG
SK 4/16/20
William "Bill" Chu, K6CHU
SK 5/23/24
Alan Bowker, WA6DNR
SK 03/08/24
For pictures of past net picnics click on the ARCHIVE tab above
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