Licensing Education & Training

K1IR: “Tower Safety” at RATPAC Online, September 15, 2021

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RATPAC logoWednesday, September 15, 2021, RATPAC Zoom Presentation 

Starts 9:00 PM AST / 9:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM CDT / 7:00 PM MDT / 6:00 PM PDT / 5:00 PM AKDT / 3:00 PM HST

TOPIC:  Jim Idelson, K1IR

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WB4APR: “Appalachian Trail Golden Packet Event & Energy Choices for the Radio Amateur,” Maine July Virtual Talk, July 14, 2021

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Maine ASM Cory Golob, KU1U, writes:
 
Maine July Virtual Talk
 
Here is a reminder of tonight’s two-part virtual talk by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR
 
Topic: WB4APR, Bob Bruninga – Two-Part Virtual Talk
 
Time: Jul 14, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 
Part 1 (6:30 PM): As author of APRS He will talk about the the annual Appalachian Trail Golden Packet Event Scheduled for July 17. which consists of APRS individuals with portable APRS radios on 15 separate peaks from Georgia to Maine to demonstrate emergency APRS traffic handling and text messages along the 2000 mile length of the Appalachian mountains.
 
Part 2 (7:00 PM): As author of the ARRL publication, Energy Choices for the Radio Amateur. he will detail his 50 year experiences in emergency power options for hams and more recently the whole new world of solar, wind, electric cars, whole house batteries and energy choices for the radio amateur as well as the common denominator of high voltage DC that can tie them all together for the homeowner.
 
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K6MM: “The K5P DXpedition” on RATPAC Online, July 7, 2021

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RATPAC logoWednesday, July 7, RATPAC Zoom Presentation: The K5P DXpedition To The Cursed Paradise of Palmyra Atoll 

Starts 9:00 PM AST / 9:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM CDT / 7:00 PM MDT / 6:00 PM PDT / 5:00 PM AKDT / 3:00 PM HST

Speaker/Presenter: John Miller, K6MM

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K1VR: “Antenna Zoning VI: Your Hearing, And What to Do,” ARRL Learning Series, June 30, 2021

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Fred Hopengarten, K1VR, writes:

The sixth and final webinar of the ARRL Learning Network series on Antenna Zoning will be presented at 2 pm ET Wednesday, TODAY, June 30th.

Worried about a public hearing? This session is your guide. Length:  17 minutes 38 seconds. A live question and answer session will follow.

Subjects: Your hearing, what to do, the use of photos, points to emphasize.

To watch, go to http://www.arrl.org/arrl-learning-network and click on
> To register for an upcoming presentation click here <

If you can’t tune in at 2 pm ET (18z) Monday, about one day later it will be up on the ARRL web site. The five previous webinars are already posted. On the Learning Network page, click on
> To view recordings of previous sessions click here < .

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ARRL New England Division
Director: Fred Hopengarten, K1VR
k1vr@arrl.org
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K1VR: “Antenna Zoning V: Laws That May Be Useful,” June 28, 2021

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Part 5 of the ARRL Learning Network series on Antenna Zoning will be presented at 2 pm ET Monday, TODAY, June 28th. 

This session will tell you about several laws that may be useful to you, or govern you. At least one may be new to you. Length:  19 minutes 56 seconds. A live question and answer session will follow.

Subjects: The OTARD Rule, the Flag Act, RF Interference, RF Exposure, various FAA laws and rules.

To watch, go to http://www.arrl.org/arrl-learning-network and click on
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ARRL New England Division
Director: Fred Hopengarten, K1VR
k1vr@arrl.org
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N1EP Creating Maine-wide “Elmer” List

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Maine iconPhil Duggan, N1EP, is creating a Maine-wide Elmer (Mentor) list for new or prospective hams as well as experienced amateur radio operators who need assistance in getting on the air.

If you would like to be included on the list, send N1EP your name, call, contact info, and the part of Maine you could be available as an Elmer, such as Midcoast, Downeast, Bangor, etc.

Your name and call sign will be listed, but your contact information will not be made available on the Internet. Instead, anyone needing assistance will first contact N1EP, and then he will provide that person your contact information.

Elmering can include actually helping install antennas and radios, programming rigs, getting other local hams to assist, or just providing advice on how to do these things. 

Ham radio clubs can also be included in this list.

Be an Elmer. Help strengthen Maine amateur radio. Contact Phil Duggan N1EP email n1ep@arrl.net.

K1VR: “Antenna Zoning IV: PRB-1: A Deep Dive,” June 22, 2021

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Yesterday, June 22, 2021, the printer shipped the first copies of “Antenna Zoning for the Radio Amateur, Third Edition.” This book has been out of print for three years, and this new edition has been updated, and has 40 more pages. This book is published in cooperation with the ARRL and the perfect companion to the ARRL Learning Network webinar series. It should be available for sale through the ARRL bookstore early next week at $49.95, plus shipping.

Today, ARRL Learning Network: Part 4, “PRB-1, A Deep Dive.” 19 minutes 45 seconds.

To watch, go to http://www.arrl.org/arrl-learning-network and click on
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If you can’t tune in at 2 pm ET (18z) today, and you’d like to catch it later (each presentation is available about 24 hours later), click on
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ARRL New England Division
Director: Fred Hopengarten, K1VR
k1vr@arrl.org
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K1VR: “Antenna Zoning III: Required Applications,” June 21, 2021

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Part 3 of the ARRL Learning Network series on Antenna Zoning will be presented at 2 pm ET Monday, June 21st. 

This third session addresses the application you may be required to file. This is the longest program, at 22 minutes 19 seconds, and will be followed by a live question and answer session.

To watch, go to http://www.arrl.org/arrl-learning-network and click on

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If you can’t tune in at 2 pm ET (18z) Monday, about one day later it will be up on the ARRL web site. Click on

> To view recordings of previous sessions click here <

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ARRL New England Division
Director: Fred Hopengarten, K1VR
k1vr@arrl.org
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[See also: 
K1VR: “Antenna Zoning I: Permitting in a Nutshell” Debuts on ARRL Learning Network,” June 14, 2021
K1VR: “Antenna Zoning II: Principles and Preparation,” June 16, 2021
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“Field Day as a Mentoring Opportunity”

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N1FD field day Get On The Air photoFred Kemmerer, AB1OC, has authored an excellent article entitled “Field Day as a Mentoring Opportunity.” 

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ARRL Field Day is upon us and I wanted to share some thoughts about the mentoring and learning opportunities that Field Day can provide. Many Clubs and other groups here in New England are planning in-person Field Day operations while practicing good COVID-19 safety procedures as we make progress on bringing COVID-19 under control in the US.

I’d like to encourage hams planning Field Day operations to consider opportunities to mentor new and experienced hams alike as part of their Field Day operations. Field Day provides us with a unique opportunity to provide mentoring and on-the-air amateur radio experiences for folks who are new to our hobby as well as those looking to learn and develop their skills. [Full article]

K1VR: “Antenna Zoning II: Principles and Preparation,” June 16, 2021

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Hey! A reminder . . .

At 2 pm ET today, Wednesday, June 16th, the ARRL Learning Network presents Part 2 in a series of six sessions on the topic of how to get a permit for an amateur radio station antenna system.

Only 13 minutes long, today’s session is entitled “Principles and Preparation.” We’ll cover TOWAIR, Radio Frequency Exposure, bylaws, and photographs, followed by a live question and answer session.

To watch, go to http://www.arrl.org/arrl-learning-network and click on

> To register for an upcoming presentation click here <

If you can’t tune in at 2 pm ET (18z) today, and you’d like to catch it later (each presentation is available about 24 hours later), click on

> To view recordings of previous sessions click here <

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ARRL New England Division
Director: Fred Hopengarten, K1VR
k1vr@arrl.org
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