435 Events Calendar

“Flip the Switch” off-road drive up to the 435 Santiago repeater site.

10am meet at Silverado Cafe 28272 Silverado Canyon Rd, Silverado
See more:
https://your435.com/2026/03/25/repeater-site-visit-santiago-peak-friday-open-to-all/

“Not official Cuddeback” – new event location
(April, 10-12, 2026 Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

The official Cuddeback has been cancelled due to a closure order to protect the Desert Tortoise. A replacement event will be held on private property near by. All are welcome.

GPS coordinates and maps below.

QST: BH15 at Cuddeback cancelled due to BLM uncertainty. Camp at NDR Apr 10-12 instead. Bryan BKS & Nick NBS invite ALL—just show up, camp, enjoy desert. No repeater/raffle/potluck.

Bold graphic displaying 'BH 15' in black with a red cancellation symbol and the word 'CANCELLED' in red below.
Image featuring a yellow background with the bold text 'NDR' at the top and geographic coordinates below it.
A satellite view of a region showing coordinates 34°21'26.1"N 116°28'31.9"W, with locations like Hammertown, The Forty, and Horsepower Hill marked.

A satellite view of a desert landscape with coordinates displayed at the top, showing a location at 34°21'26.1"N 116°28'31.9"W, featuring sparse vegetation and a small building recognizable in the lower left corner.
Aerial view of a small structure surrounded by desert terrain, with GPS coordinates displayed on a map interface.
Aerial view of a desert campsite featuring numerous RVs, trucks, and a central building surrounded by sparse vegetation.


Terry Neal’s (AA6TN) Funeral (Saturday Nov 15, 2025)
Terry Neal’s (AA6TN) Funeral and reception/celebration of life.
https://your435.com/2025/11/12/terry-neal-aa6tn-funeral-and-reception/

Hamtastic (October 18, 2025)

Website: Hamtastic
Saturday, October 18, 2025
7:00 AM – Until We’re Done
Fiesta Island, San Diego

Event Talk-In Repeater
W6ZN 145.280- MHz, PL 74.0 (Palomar)

Meet Raul and Toby. 200+ hams during the day. Around 50 booths/camps along a mile stretch of mission beach; 15 steps from the water.
I usually show up about 10am – 3pm.

Food:
Lot’s of great food. Bring your favorite side dish, beverage, or bring nothing. Booths are about 15″ from the water.

Directions:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GJhX9uat659wtVW9A
or search “Fiesta Island, San Diego”.
From I-5, you get off at Sea World Drive, to Fiesta island road. After a short drive, You’ll see a unique line of booths on the waters edge.

The booth with a “ZN” banner is us.

Park rules:
Alcohol and smoking are technically prohibited, but just be discreet and nobody cares. The rangers know our group to be cool and generally law abiding.

No overnight camping, but the rangers have allowed us in the past, with the understanding that gates will be locked.

We’ll here:

Map showing Fiesta Island and surrounding areas in San Diego, highlighting key locations like Mission Bay, ZN Camp, and the White VOR.