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Catalina Island Marathon March 14, 2026 Race Comms

CARA provides important Race Communications and Support for Catalina Marathon. Volunteer ham radio operators are placed at critical stations on the route. Locations and Operators: Little Harbor: Albert Gonzalez N6ACG Little Harbor Overlook: Gabriel Saldana K6GLS Johnson's Tree: Mike Fiola AI6AB Mid-Air Junction: Ron Louden KK6ZVA Hermit's Gulch: Jay Wilson KT5LA Wrigley Botannical Gardens Gate:…

BITB Feb. 14th 2026 (Valentine's Day)

A fantastic Feb. 14th 2026 breakfast with a Valentine's day theme, well, because it was Valentine's day. Leslie, the wife of Jim, won the grand prize in our raffle. John (KB6OVO) won the donated 220Mhz radio which he will be able to put to good use. Don (WA6GVI) and Nancy (KJ6EYB) did a great job…

December to Remember, Breakfast in the Building Ho, Ho, Ho

December to Remember, Breakfast in the Building HoHoHo style Over 45 members got together at 9933 Villa Pacific Drive to celebrate together, donate toys for children, exchange gifts, consume large amount of pancakes, coffee, eggs, bacon and sweets! Our Treasurer Bill KN6SMP played Santa for our raffle prizes. Our club had the opportunity to honor…

Planning for the 50M/50K Race

Catalina Island Lions Club hosts the oldest Trail Run in California with the 50 Mile run celebrating it's 43rd year. Don't forget it's little brother 50K which is 6 years old Station locations are critical to supporting our aid stations and tracking runners for success and if by bad chance failure, we track the runners…

BBQ in the Building Oct 11 2025

CARA Club has our annual BBQ in the building instead of in the park, thanks to Jeff KK6TRC we are able to eat with tables, chairs, a roof and 4 walls. Plus we had a presentation on POTA by Neil N6VHF. Neil shared his know-how on becoming Hunter and Chasers in POTA. Neil brought his…

The Story of Repeater Installation on April 24,1973

First U.S. Licensed Remote Controlled Repeater WR6AAA, On April 27th, 1973 our countries first licensed remotely controlled repeater came on the air with a 10-watt voice from Catalina Island, and more that 200 Southern California and Mexican amateurs tried out its 13,000 square mile coverage. Located o n an island, the new WR6 AAA repeater…