Name: Basics of HF Operating
Start: 2026-02-04T19:30:00-08:00
Location: City of Carlsbad Harding Community Center

Mel KS2G will be presenting Basics of HF Operating for our February 2026 meeting.
BIO: First licensed in 1977 as a Novice, Mel Granick upgraded to Technician, General and Advanced class licenses within six months and has been an Amateur Extra since 1981. He’s been active in numerous aspects of Amateur Radio ranging from traffic handling to the early use of packet radio. With a modest station consisting of a 100 watt transceiver, 3-element tribander and 40/80 dipole up just 35 feet, he’s been successful as a DX’er (DXCC-289), awards chaser (5BWAS) and one of the leading contesters in the 2nd Call Area, repeatedly placing in the top ten among U.S. low-power single operators in the CQ World Wide DX, CQ World Wide WPX and ARRL 10-Meter contests. Mel is a seasoned DX and contest operator and will guide you through the HF bands, modes, propagation, on-air procedures, and using rig controls to get the most out of your HF transceiver.
Our Monthly Meetings are held in-person at one of the Carlsbad Community rooms (typically the Harding Community Center, but that may change based on their construction upgrades). The latest info will always be posted on our website palomararc.org along with a link to join us via Zoom.