From k8cm at arrl.net Thu Oct 2 09:45:28 2014 From: k8cm at arrl.net (Carl Morgan) Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:45:28 -0400 Subject: [BCVHFA] Tell your friends and neighbors ........ Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20141002094344.05b47e58@arrl.net> Intermediate level Amateur Radio class to Begin Beginning Wednesday evening, October 8, the DIAL RADIO CLUB will offer a six-week class to prepare a candidate for examination in General Class Amateur Radio operator license. Meeting in Verity Lodge, on the Middletown Campus of Miami University, this class will meet Wednesday evenings, 6 - 9 PM. Class will conclude November 12 and be followed by an examination session on Wednesday, November 19. Please note, Morse code proficiency is not a requirement for any amateur radio operator's license Although there is no charge for the instructional portion of this class, students should be prepared to purchase a license training manual, and supplies (approximately $20-25) for use in class. Class enrollment may be limited to twenty students. For registration and/or additional information, please contact Beverley Taylor, N8GGE, (n8gge at arrl.net or 513-423-3165) or Carl Morgan, K8CM, (k8cm at arrl.net or 513-422-9384). From k8cm at arrl.net Sat Oct 11 15:05:04 2014 From: k8cm at arrl.net (Carl Morgan) Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:05:04 -0400 Subject: [BCVHFA] Amateur Radio License Exam Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20141011150014.05da9878@arrl.net> The Butler County Amateur Radio Association (BCARA) will offer amateur radio operator's license examinations, beginning at 9 am on Saturday, October 25, at the Fairfield Township Police Department, 6485 Vonnie Vale Court, Hamilton, OH. Applicants must furnish the original and one photocopy of their current license (if any), original and one photocopy of any certificates of successful completion of examination (CSCE) they may hold, positive (photo) identification, and social security (SSN) or license ID number (FRN). If you are applying for your first license, please go to https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do and obtain a FRN. This web site is self explanatory and the FRN registration is free. License exams are free and no test fees will be collected. Additional information may be obtained from Thurl Golden, KD8VLU, (513-939-4891) or Carl Morgan, K8CM, (513-422-9384) Talk-in will be available on W8WRK/R 146.700 - , 123 Hz PL From k8cm at arrl.net Sat Oct 18 13:36:44 2014 From: k8cm at arrl.net (Carl Morgan) Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:36:44 -0400 Subject: [BCVHFA] IBRO Hamfest comes to Middletown Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20141016194039.05d81be0@arrl.net> The International Brotherhood of Radio Operators (IBRO) will hold a hamfest in Middletown on Saturday, December 6, 2014. The hamfest will be held in a facility at 1723 South University Boulevard and will be active 8am to 2pm. Admission $5 at the door, Tables for information or bartering are available at $15 for one or $25 for two. Anyone wishing to reserve a table should contact Robert Howard (see below) An Amateur Operator's licensing exam will be held, on the premises, under the joint effort of the Dial Radio Club and the Butler County Amateur Radio Association. Exam registration opens at 8:30 am and exams commence shortly thereafter. License applicants must furnish the original and one photocopy of their current license (if any), original and one photocopy of any certificates of successful completion of examination (CSCE) they may hold, positive (photo) identification, and social security (SSN) or license ID number (FRN). If you are applying for your first license, please go to https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do and obtain a FRN. This web site is self explanatory and the FRN registration is free. There is no preregistration - walk-ins welcome.and license exams are free. Hamfest inquiries should be directed to Robert Howard, kd8ivf at yahoo.com, or 937-765-2105 Licensing inquires should be directed to Carl Morgan, k8cm at arrl.net, or 513-422-9384 From k8cm at arrl.net Sun Oct 19 18:23:51 2014 From: k8cm at arrl.net (Carl Morgan) Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 18:23:51 -0400 Subject: [BCVHFA] Dial Radio Club meeting Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20141019182004.05baf7f0@arrl.net> Don't let it slip your mind ..... Dial Radio Club meeting tomorrow night (October 20), at the Golden Corral, 3350 Village Drive, Franklin, OH (I-75 exit 32). Dinner at 6 PM followed by business meeting at 7. Visitors welcome and members expected. From k8cm at arrl.net Thu Oct 30 10:55:48 2014 From: k8cm at arrl.net (Carl Morgan) Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 10:55:48 -0400 Subject: [BCVHFA] Amateur Radio License Exams Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20141030105128.05983b40@arrl.net> An examination session in Technician, General and Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator's License will be available on Wednesday evening, November 19, 2014 in the Verity Lodge, Miami University-Middletown, Middletown, OH, Doors will open for registration at 6 P.M. and exams will commence shortly thereafter. Please plan to arrive early as all registration activities are to be completed by 7 P.M. Applicants must furnish the original and one photocopy of their current license (if any), original and one photocopy of any certificates of successful completion of examination (CSCE) they may hold, positive (photo) identification, and social security (SSN) or Licensee ID number (FRN). There is no test fee required for these examinations. If you are applying for your first license, please go to https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do and obtain a FRN. This web site is self-explanatory and there is no charge for the FRN registration. Special examination accommodations must be requested at least two weeks prior to the test date. Additional information may be obtained from Dave Williamson, KD8W (513-424-5819) or Carl Morgan, K8CM (513-422-9384). Talk-in on W8BLV/R 146.61 (-600) 77 Hz PL