posted Feb 4, 2010 9:52 AM by Multnomah ARES
Date: February 25, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm (AKA 1900 hours)
Topic: PIOLocation: 4800 NE 122nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97230
4800 NE 122nd Ave4800 NE 122nd Ave
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posted Feb 2, 2010 2:24 PM by Multnomah ARES
A newly forged partnership between Amateur Radio operators throughout the state of Illinois and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will provide an additional layer of emergency communications during disasters. The agreement creates the State Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services ( RACES) program. Read the rest of the story at http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2010/02/02/11321/?nc=1 |
posted Jan 31, 2010 9:54 PM by Multnomah ARES
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updated Jan 31, 2010 9:57 PM
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Amateur Radio operators with the US Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) have been actively supporting the Air Force’s efforts to bring relief to
the earthquake-stricken country of Haiti.
Read the rest of the story at http://www.arrl.org/?artid=9404 |
posted Jan 29, 2010 3:32 PM by Multnomah ARES
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updated Jan 29, 2010 3:34 PM
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The 30th annual Salem Hamfair at Rickreall will take place on February 20, 2010. Registrations are now being accepted by mail to the Salem Repeater Association, PO Box 17803, Salem, OR 97305. Advance tickets are $7.00 per person and does not include tickets to the raffle. You must include a self address stamped envelope. Same day admission will be $8.00 and will go on sale at 8 AM. Doors open at 9 AM. http://w7sra.com/flyer/Flyer.pdfhttp://w7sra.com/ |
posted Jan 27, 2010 1:55 PM by Multnomah ARES
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Considering the improving communications situation in Haiti, Dr Cesar Pio Santos, HR2P, IARU Region 2 EMCOR,
announced the release of HF frequencies, including 7.045 and 3.720 MHz, for normal use. He states, "We thank
the world radio amateur community for their support in keeping these frequencies clear during the past days."
Read the rest of the story at http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/2010-arlx003.html
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posted Jan 21, 2010 9:25 AM by Multnomah ARES
The 30th annual Salem Hamfair at Rickreall will take place on February 20, 2010. Registrations are now being accepted by mail to the Salem Repeater Association, PO Box 17803, Salem, OR 97305. Advance tickets are $7.00 per person and does not include tickets to the raffle. You must include a self address stamped envelope. Same day admission will be $8.00 and will go on sale at 8 AM. Doors open at 9 AM.
If you plan on being in Lincoln City on Saturday February 6, the ham radio operators in Lincoln City invite you to join them for breakfast at Sambo's restaurant, on NE Hwy 101. Time is 7 AM or whenever you show. No meeting, no dues, just pay for your own meal.
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posted Jan 13, 2010 8:08 PM by Multnomah ARES
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updated Jan 13, 2010 8:12 PM
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On Tuesday, January 12 at 4:53 PM Haiti time (2153 UTC), a magnitude
7.0 earthquake hit 10 miles (15 kilometers) west of Port-au-Prince, the
island nation's capital. Communications in and out of Haiti have been
disrupted. No word has been received as of yet from any of Haitian
Amateur Radio operators. The ARRL encourages US amateurs to be aware of
the emergency operations on the following frequencies: 7.045 and 3.720
MHz (IARU Region 2 nets), 14.265, 7.265 and 3.977 MHz (SATERN nets),
and 14.300 MHz (Intercontinental Assistance and Traffic Net); the
International Radio Emergency Support Coalition (IRESC) is also active
on EchoLink node 278173. Read the rest of the story at http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2010/01/13/11288/?nc=1 |
posted Jan 11, 2010 11:14 PM by Multnomah ARES
According to its chairman, the Federal Communications Commission wants
to change the way it is seen by the American public. In order to
further that effort, on January 7, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski
announced that the Commission has launched a new Web site -- Reboot.FCC.gov--
saying it is the first-ever Web site dedicated to soliciting public
input on ways to improve citizen interaction with the FCC, "creating a
forum where the public can participate in improving the FCC." Read the rest of the story at http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2010/01/08/11281/?nc=1 |
posted Jan 6, 2010 7:27 PM by Multnomah ARES
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updated Jan 7, 2010 2:38 PM
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Free technician (beginning) Ham classes (a series of three) are scheduled for Jan. 16, 30 & Feb. 6, 2010 from 1-4 pm at the Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Station #67 on Farmington Road in Beaverton. (13810 SW Farmington Road, Beaverton) Oregon Tualatin Valley Amateur Radio Club sponsors these classes to aid in recruiting members for the Washington County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (WC ARES/RACES). Most cities in Washington County have installed ham radios and antennae at their Emergency Operations Centers to help in time of emergency. Now we just need more operators who are trained to use them. Please contact Janet Bell at 971-404-7291 or WB7FJC@arrl.net to sign up. Come and bring a friend! |
posted Jan 5, 2010 11:22 AM by Multnomah ARES
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updated Jan 5, 2010 11:25 AM
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ARLX001 NCVEC Releases New Technician Class Question Pool
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QST de W1AW
Special Bulletin 1 ARLX001
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT January 5, 2010
To all radio amateurs
SB SPCL ARL ARLX001
ARLX001 NCVEC Releases New Technician Class Question Pool
The Question Pool Committee (QPC) of the National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) released the new Technician class (Element 2) question pool on Monday, January 4. This new question pool will become effective for all examinations administered on or after July 1, 2010; it will remain valid until June 30, 2014.
The current Technician question pool that became effective July 1, 2006 will expire June 30, 2010.
The new Technician pool contains approximately 400 questions, from which 35 are selected for an Element 2 examination; it will contain graphics and diagrams, something new for this element.
The current General class question pool was effective July 1, 2007 and is valid through June 30, 2011.
The current Amateur Extra class pool was effective July 1, 2008 and is valid until June 30, 2012.
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