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About Tom

Tom has worked with conservation districts since 1992, managing operations in two districts and providing statewide help on governance, technology, and accountability issues. He has been a board director of two state associations of conservation districts and the president of a statewide employee's association. Tom currently serves as the Executive Director of the Washington Association of Conservation Districts. Tom enjoys sailing and is a licensed amateur radio operator.

Repeater Roundabout on November 22 & 23

The Mason County Amateur Radio Club is participating in the Repeater Roundabout on November 22nd and 23rd.  The N7SK repeaters will be available during the event to help people make contacts in the Roundabout. When? The Repeater Roundabout takes place … Continue reading

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Club Meetings Change in February 2025

Beginning in February 2025, the Mason County Amateur Radio Club will meet on the third Saturday of each month at the Mason County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) at 100 W Public Works Drive, Shelton, WA 98584. The meetings begin at 9:00 am. Click here to … Continue reading

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Mason County Amatuer Radio Club Prepping For Weekend Showcase

Jeff Slakey (KMAS and Tracing the Fjord) talks with the President of the Mason County Amateur Radio Club, Ben Hicks, who is preparing for an event that serves both as a gathering for enthusiasts and a practical test of equipment … Continue reading

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Tonight’s massive solar storm could disrupt communications and GPS systems

On Thursday, the US government issued its first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly 20 years, advising the public of “at least five earth-directed coronal mass ejections” as well as sunspots covering an area 16 times wider than the earth itself. A severe … Continue reading

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SOLD: Kenwood TS-450S AT, price updated!

4/8/2024: This item is no longer available! KENWOOD TS-450S AT ,With KENWOOD MC-80 Mic, YK88C-1 CW Filter, $450.With box, Manuals, hand mic. Bracket, power cord has Power Pole connector.HF 100 watts . See https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/ts450s.htmlAs is, No Returns because of parts … Continue reading

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