Previously...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2525048/posts
ARRL Field Day is June 26-27, 2010
ARRL.org - THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR AMATEUR RADIO ^ | Updated each year | n/a
Got my radios and gear in the truck, ready to set up first thing Saturday AM.
http://www.willitsnews.com/ci_18346428
“Contacting the world: Annual ARRL field day this weekend for ham radio aficionados”
By Maureen Moore/TWN Staff Writer
Posted: 06/24/2011 10:54:49 AM PDT
SNIPPET: “A 24-hour worldwide contest will take place this weekend as ham radio operators take to the air in the American Radio Relay League’s annual field day. The goal is to contact as many other ham radio users around the world within a 24-hour period beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday and ending at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Operators will be setting up their stations and will be on the air at various bands or frequencies.
This year, the Mendocino County Amateur Radio Communication Service is again sponsoring a local spot for those interested to take part in the field day.
“We will set up radio transmitting and receiving equipment at the Mendocino County Office of Education in Talmage,” said Jim Cline. “We will be able to test our skills in operating radio communication equipment in situations where electrical power is limited or unavailable.
“This type of exercise, along with operators’ dedication to public service, allows them to step in and help emergency officials, hospitals, clinics, schools and relief organizations when disaster strikes.””
Most of the clubs are also doing a “Get On The Air” opportunity for those who just want to try talking on the radio. It’s a hit with the kids... of all ages.
Quote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kad5KZKqV0&feature=fvst
What Is Amateur Radio (Ham Radio)
dighsx 191 videos Subscribe
Uploaded by dighsx on Apr 7, 2011
A not so short video on what amateur radio (aka ham radio) is all about. I tell you how to get started in the hobby and show you around my ham shack.
If you have questions about ham radio feel free to ask. If I get enough questions I may do a follow up video.
Sites worth checking out:
http://www.arrl.org/
http://www.arrl.org/find-a-club
http://www.arrl.org/new-to-ham-radio
Places to study to become a ham:
http://www.qrz.com/exams
http://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/
Ham radio Youtube channels:
http://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE
http://www.youtube.com/user/johnrob281
http://www.youtube.com/user/goathiker
http://www.youtube.com/user/gthomas
http://www.youtube.com/user/DD7LP
http://www.youtube.com/user/va3sie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ_ToiQeVH0
Thanks for taking the time to watch.
73s
Jay
A couple of my best memories, growing up, with my Father were attending ARRL field days, and ham club swap meets.
http://www.dglobe.com/event/article/id/49830/
Published June 24, 2011, 08:08 PM
“Hamming it up in Avoca”
SNIPPET: “AVOCA — During Congressional hearings following Hurricane Katrina, it was said that one of the few examples of what went right during the disaster was the Amateur Radio response.”
By: Justine Wettschreck, Worthington Daily Globe
http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2011/jun/26/ham-radio-users-still-play-vital-role/
“Ham radio users still play vital role
If storms cut electricity, they keep talking”
Ken Fibbe/Times Record News
Posted June 26, 2011 at midnight
Previously...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2532778/posts
“How Do We Communicate if a Melt-Down Occurs?”
vanity | 6/11/10 | jobim
Posted on June 11, 2010 1:08:51 PM PDT by jobim