Math for Radio Sport: General Class

The Grays Harbor Amateur Radio Club is sponsoring a free class to help people with the mathematics involved in getting a General Class amateur radio license. Continue reading

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MCARC meeting is November 14, 2009

The next meeting of the Mason County Amateur Radio Club will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at 8:30 am at the Alpine Way Retirement Apartments in Shelton, Washington. Need directions?

Amateur radio license examinations will follow the meeting at the Public Utility District #3 facility in Shelton.

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Newest band plan available from Icom

Icom America has published the newest USA Amateur Band Plan document at http://www.icomamerica.com/en/downloads/Default.aspx?Category=181

Also available at that link is the USA Amateur Grid Square Map.

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ARRLWeb: ARRL NEWS: ARRL Board Adopts Guidelines and Recommendations on the Appropriate Use of Amateur Radio

On Friday, September 25, the ARRL Board of Directors adopted guidelines on the appropriate use of Amateur Radio on behalf of commercial, non-profit and government entities, as well as recommendations for additional steps to be taken by the ARRL to educate radio amateurs and others on how to prepare and train for public service and emergency communications while complying with the current FCC Rules.

via ARRLWeb: ARRL NEWS: ARRL Board Adopts Guidelines and Recommendations on the Appropriate Use of Amateur Radio.

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National Preparedness Month 2009

When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it’s best to think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth. Get a kit, make a plan, be informed, get involved. For more: National Preparedness Month 2009 – Ready Campaign – Get A Kit.

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