From k8cm at arrl.net Tue Sep 16 08:50:35 2014 From: k8cm at arrl.net (Carl Morgan) Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 08:50:35 -0400 Subject: [BCVHFA] Amateur Radio License Exams Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20140916084715.04b1f790@arrl.net> An examination session in Technician, General and Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator's License will be available on Wednesday evening, October 1, 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 From k8cm at arrl.net Fri Sep 19 10:51:54 2014 From: k8cm at arrl.net (Carl Morgan) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 10:51:54 -0400 Subject: [BCVHFA] "Last Man Standing" Special Event Set for September 28 Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20140919104733.05d88608@arrl.net> "Last Man Standing" Special Event Set for September 28 A Hollywood-style Amateur Radio special event is set for later this month from the so-called "Seinfeld Stage" on the CBS Studio Center lot in Studio City, California. The K6H "Hollywood Hamnado" special event station will be on HF and D-STAR on September 28, from 1400 until 2200 UTC. Hosts for the event will be Amateur Radio crew members of the ABC television series "Last Man Standing." On the show, actor Tim Allen plays Mike Baxter, KA0XTT. The show's producer is John Amodeo, NN6JA The Southern California-based PAPA Repeater System, in association with the Broadcast Employees Amateur Radio Society (BEARS) and Disney Emergency Amateur Radio Service (DEARS) are sponsoring the special event. Operation will take place on 10, 20, and 40 meters on HF and D-STAR reflector 12A. Rob Antonacci, AA6RA, said K6H is planning to run three SSB stations, operating on or around 28.420, 14.250, and 7.260 MHz. The PAPA website, the W5KUB chat room, and the Mike Baxter KA0XTT Facebook page will provide up-to-the-minute updates. K6H also will use the Disney Amateur Radio Interconnect to link the WB6AJE repeater in Los Angeles to Disney/ABC-sponsored repeaters in Manhattan-Bristol, Connecticut; Washington, DC, and Orlando, Florida. Various IRLP and EchoLink nodes will be available. Those contacting K6H will receive a limited-edition QSL card. Tom Medlin, W5KUB, will be on Stage 9 to interview the participants and report on the special event activity. The PAPA website will stream video directly from the operating stations. So far, 26 members of the "Last Man Standing" crew have been inspired by the show's Amateur Radio component to get licensed. -- Thanks to Rob Antonacci, AA6RA See also http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=current From k8cm at arrl.net Sat Sep 20 20:17:30 2014 From: k8cm at arrl.net (Carl Morgan) Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:17:30 -0400 Subject: [BCVHFA] Amateur Radio Class Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20140916085324.01fd1e30@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).