[SMCARA] SMCARA - Reference material as mentioned in this evening's SMCARA meeting on ZOOM for April, 2021

[pete.butt at mdtechnology.net]

Hi Folks,

 

  During our meeting tonight, I mentioned the links for some excellent
resources from the RATPAC (Radio Amateur Training Planning and Activities
Committee), comprised of ARRL section managers, appointed field leadership,
and membership.  This group hosts nationwide Amateur Radio Zoom
presentations twice-a-week, Wednesdays on general radio topics and Thursdays
on amateur radio emergency communications  The topics are selected from
audience recommendations that the planning committee then seeks topic
experts or discussion panel members.  The presentation audience consists of
thousands of amateur radio operators worldwide who participate directly in
the Zoom sessions or with video links of the presentation and related
documentation sent out after each session.

 

  Here is the link to the RATPAC archives where you can watch archived
presentations on-line from your home, download a copy to your computer, or
view/download additional information including PowerPoint presentations,
charts, etc.  (highlight and copy link to your browser search bar)

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTVywG1s025_zsAaKrn8Lr_DPGT6
tGV0SVsV5LEdBA91dFCYk_LP8S3kXhMcD9vXFM3Cg-q468jf6Nd/pubhtml

 

 

We also briefly talked about the new Radio Frequency Exposure Rules being
implemented by the FCC on May 3rd.  Look on the list above for the 21 April
2021 presentation by Greg Lapin, N9GL, Chair of the ARRL RF Safety Committee
for all the details you will want to learn about on this important topic.

 

  Other resources on this subject can be found on the ARRL website (
https://www.arrl.org/rf exposure )  

 

  Thank you to everyone who attended our on-line ZOOM meeting tonight. have
a great weekend!

 

  Respectfully,

 

 Pete Butt, WA3UMY

  Vice-President, St. Mary's County Amateur Radio Association