ACTIVITIES / EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
FIELD DAY 2019 COMING UP JUNE 22ND-23RD!
Get On The Air with Amateur Radio!
Get On The Air with Amateur Radio!
Join the members of BOTH of the local Amateur Radio Clubs in the Valley for a combined event!
The Rogue Valley Amateur Radio Club (RVARC) AND the Cascade Amateur Radio Enthusiasts (C.A.R.E.) Club are joining forces for the national Amateur Radio Field Day, June 22nd – 23rd at Agate Lake!
Check out our “Get On The Air” booth and try out “Ham Radio” for yourself, contacting radio operators from across the nation and the around the world! At this special event, you don’t even need a license!
This is a free outdoor event, open to the public and it is the 84th field day for the RVARC.
All operators will be relying on solar power or generators, with no access to the power grid, simulating a real emergency situation. The activities begin at 11am on Saturday June 22nd in the fields behind Agate Lake off Dry Creek Road, and we will continue overnight until 11am Sunday June 23rd.
To find this exciting and interesting event, travel out Hwy 140 toward Agate Lake and turn right on East Antelope Road, followed by another right turn onto Dry Creek Road. You’ll start seeing Antenna Towers, and that’s where we’ll be!
For over 100 years, Amateur Radio — sometimes called “Ham” radio — has allowed people from all walks of life to experiment with electronics and communications techniques. This hobby/avocation has provided a free public service to the community during a disaster, all without needing a cell phone or the Internet. Field Day demonstrates ham radio’s ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an independent communications network. There are currently over 800,000 operators in the U.S. alone, and approximately three million worldwide.
For general information about Field Day and Amateur Radio, visit www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.
The Rogue Valley Amateur Radio Club (RVARC) AND the Cascade Amateur Radio Enthusiasts (C.A.R.E.) Club are joining forces for the national Amateur Radio Field Day, June 22nd – 23rd at Agate Lake!
Check out our “Get On The Air” booth and try out “Ham Radio” for yourself, contacting radio operators from across the nation and the around the world! At this special event, you don’t even need a license!
This is a free outdoor event, open to the public and it is the 84th field day for the RVARC.
All operators will be relying on solar power or generators, with no access to the power grid, simulating a real emergency situation. The activities begin at 11am on Saturday June 22nd in the fields behind Agate Lake off Dry Creek Road, and we will continue overnight until 11am Sunday June 23rd.
To find this exciting and interesting event, travel out Hwy 140 toward Agate Lake and turn right on East Antelope Road, followed by another right turn onto Dry Creek Road. You’ll start seeing Antenna Towers, and that’s where we’ll be!
For over 100 years, Amateur Radio — sometimes called “Ham” radio — has allowed people from all walks of life to experiment with electronics and communications techniques. This hobby/avocation has provided a free public service to the community during a disaster, all without needing a cell phone or the Internet. Field Day demonstrates ham radio’s ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an independent communications network. There are currently over 800,000 operators in the U.S. alone, and approximately three million worldwide.
For general information about Field Day and Amateur Radio, visit www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.
AMATEUR RADIO TEST SESSIONS 2019
JACKSON COUNTY
FIRE DISTRICT 5 HQ 5811 SOUTH PACIFIC HIGHWAY PHOENIX, OR 97535
(2019 Dates: JUL 27, OCT 26)
TESTING STARTS @ 0830—WALK-INS WELCOME
PHOTO ID AND $15.00 FEE
COPIES OF EXISTING LICENSE REQUIRED WHEN UPGRADING
CONTACT: KG7BP DON BENNETT EMAIL: kg7bp@rfwarrior.com PHONE: (541) 973-3625
JOSEPHINE COUNTY
FRUITDALE GRANGE 1940 PARKDALE DRIVE GRANTS PASS, OR 97527
(2019 Dates: AUG 16, NOV 15)
TESTING STARTS @ 1830—WALK-INS WELCOME
PHOTO ID AND $15.00 FEE
COPIES OF EXISTING LICENSE REQUIRED WHEN UPGRADING
CONTACT: K7VSU JOHN STUBBE EMAIL: K7VSU@arrl.net PHONE: (541) 218-2244
DOUGLAS COUNTY
DOUGLAS COUNTY COURT HOUSE 1036 S.E. Douglas Ave Roseburg, OR 97470 ROOM 310
(2019 Dates: TBA)
TESTING STARTS @ 1800 HRS—WALK-INS WELCOME
PHOTO ID AND $15.00 FEE
COPIES OF EXISTING LICENSE REQUIRED WHEN UPGRADING
DESCHUTES COUNTY
(LOCATION: BEND LIBRARY)
(2019 Dates: JUL 17, AUG 28, SEP 25, NOV 6, DEC 11)
TESTING STARTS @ 1300 HRS — NO WALK-INS PLEASE
PHOTO ID AND $15.00 FEE
COPIES OF EXISTING LICENSE REQUIRED WHEN UPGRADING
PLEASE NO WALK INS - RSVP 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE OF DATE
All dates are on a Wednesday Except March 5th date.... and at 1:00PM at the Bend Library.
However since the location has changed in the past, be sure to contact Joe (below) to confirm location.
CONTACT FOR RESERVATIONS AND TESTING SITE LOCATION:
JOE BARRY K7SQ (541)-385-3152 / joek7sq@gmail.com
BROOKINGS
(2019 Dates: AUG 3, OCT 5, DEC 7)
ALL EXAMS ARE AT 9:00AM AT THE BROOKINGS CHETCO LIBRARY ANNEX
Off Hwy 101, turn downhill at the Dairy Queen, go to the stop sign, and the Annex is across from the Library.
NO WALK-INS - PLEASE RSVP A WEEK IN ADVANCE
Pelican Bay Amateur Radio Club
http://www.pelicanbayarc.com
$14.00 TEST FEE
OR RESERVATIONS Contact Brian Wagers KG7VJG, wagersb@gmail.com
SHASTA COUNTY - CALIFORNIA
(2019 Dates: JUL 20)
TESTING STARTS @ 1000 HRS—WALK-INS WELCOME
PHOTO ID AND $15.00 FEE
COPIES OF EXISTING LICENSE REQUIRED WHEN UPGRADING
All candidates are asked to arrive early so that we can start testing by 10:00 AM. We ask that you pre-register for the exams. Space is limited. Those who have pre-registered are guaranteed a spot at the exam session(s).
Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate walk-ins (those who do not pre-register).
The deadline to pre-register is noon on the day prior to the exam.
WE HAVE A NEW TESTING LOCATION :
20055 Viking Way, Building 4, Redding, CA
Questions? Reservations:
http://www.reddingve.com/index_files/examdates.htm
Redding ARRL VE Team, Steve Mosconi K6KS/ sjmosconi@gmail.com
The Shingletown Amateur Radio Club holds licensing exams in even-numbered months.
So, if you are ready to take your exam and don’t want to wait for our next exam session,
consider testing with them. Their exam dates for 2019 are:
(2019 DATES: AUG 17, OCT 19, DEC 14)
All exam sessions start promptly at 10 AM. Candidates are requested to arrive 15 minutes early for orientation and completion of registration. Licensing exams are held at the same location as their monthly meetings, at Open Door Community Church, 33883 State Highway 44, Shingletown, CA.
Check their web page for more details: https://www.qrz.com/db/wo6p
FIRE DISTRICT 5 HQ 5811 SOUTH PACIFIC HIGHWAY PHOENIX, OR 97535
(2019 Dates: JUL 27, OCT 26)
TESTING STARTS @ 0830—WALK-INS WELCOME
PHOTO ID AND $15.00 FEE
COPIES OF EXISTING LICENSE REQUIRED WHEN UPGRADING
CONTACT: KG7BP DON BENNETT EMAIL: kg7bp@rfwarrior.com PHONE: (541) 973-3625
JOSEPHINE COUNTY
FRUITDALE GRANGE 1940 PARKDALE DRIVE GRANTS PASS, OR 97527
(2019 Dates: AUG 16, NOV 15)
TESTING STARTS @ 1830—WALK-INS WELCOME
PHOTO ID AND $15.00 FEE
COPIES OF EXISTING LICENSE REQUIRED WHEN UPGRADING
CONTACT: K7VSU JOHN STUBBE EMAIL: K7VSU@arrl.net PHONE: (541) 218-2244
DOUGLAS COUNTY
DOUGLAS COUNTY COURT HOUSE 1036 S.E. Douglas Ave Roseburg, OR 97470 ROOM 310
(2019 Dates: TBA)
TESTING STARTS @ 1800 HRS—WALK-INS WELCOME
PHOTO ID AND $15.00 FEE
COPIES OF EXISTING LICENSE REQUIRED WHEN UPGRADING
DESCHUTES COUNTY
(LOCATION: BEND LIBRARY)
(2019 Dates: JUL 17, AUG 28, SEP 25, NOV 6, DEC 11)
TESTING STARTS @ 1300 HRS — NO WALK-INS PLEASE
PHOTO ID AND $15.00 FEE
COPIES OF EXISTING LICENSE REQUIRED WHEN UPGRADING
PLEASE NO WALK INS - RSVP 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE OF DATE
All dates are on a Wednesday Except March 5th date.... and at 1:00PM at the Bend Library.
However since the location has changed in the past, be sure to contact Joe (below) to confirm location.
CONTACT FOR RESERVATIONS AND TESTING SITE LOCATION:
JOE BARRY K7SQ (541)-385-3152 / joek7sq@gmail.com
BROOKINGS
(2019 Dates: AUG 3, OCT 5, DEC 7)
ALL EXAMS ARE AT 9:00AM AT THE BROOKINGS CHETCO LIBRARY ANNEX
Off Hwy 101, turn downhill at the Dairy Queen, go to the stop sign, and the Annex is across from the Library.
NO WALK-INS - PLEASE RSVP A WEEK IN ADVANCE
Pelican Bay Amateur Radio Club
http://www.pelicanbayarc.com
$14.00 TEST FEE
OR RESERVATIONS Contact Brian Wagers KG7VJG, wagersb@gmail.com
SHASTA COUNTY - CALIFORNIA
(2019 Dates: JUL 20)
TESTING STARTS @ 1000 HRS—WALK-INS WELCOME
PHOTO ID AND $15.00 FEE
COPIES OF EXISTING LICENSE REQUIRED WHEN UPGRADING
All candidates are asked to arrive early so that we can start testing by 10:00 AM. We ask that you pre-register for the exams. Space is limited. Those who have pre-registered are guaranteed a spot at the exam session(s).
Due to space limitations, we cannot accommodate walk-ins (those who do not pre-register).
The deadline to pre-register is noon on the day prior to the exam.
WE HAVE A NEW TESTING LOCATION :
20055 Viking Way, Building 4, Redding, CA
Questions? Reservations:
http://www.reddingve.com/index_files/examdates.htm
Redding ARRL VE Team, Steve Mosconi K6KS/ sjmosconi@gmail.com
The Shingletown Amateur Radio Club holds licensing exams in even-numbered months.
So, if you are ready to take your exam and don’t want to wait for our next exam session,
consider testing with them. Their exam dates for 2019 are:
(2019 DATES: AUG 17, OCT 19, DEC 14)
All exam sessions start promptly at 10 AM. Candidates are requested to arrive 15 minutes early for orientation and completion of registration. Licensing exams are held at the same location as their monthly meetings, at Open Door Community Church, 33883 State Highway 44, Shingletown, CA.
Check their web page for more details: https://www.qrz.com/db/wo6p
NETS & MORE NETS
C.A.R.E. NET MONDAYS 1900 HRS 147.100Mhz ( No PL)
SWAPNET TUESDAYS 1900 HRS 146.940Mhz (DCS 023)
ROUND TABLE NET TUESDAYS 1900 HRS 144.200Mhz (NOTE: USB MODE!)
ROUND TABLE NET WEDNESDAYS 1000 HRS 144.200Mhz (NOTE: USB MODE!)
SPORTSMAN NET WEDNESDAYS 1900 HRS 146.940Mhz (DCS 023)
ARES THURSDAYS 1930 HRS 146.840Mhz (PL 123)
EYEWARN THURSDAYS 2000 HRS 147.260Mhz (PL 123)
NEWSLINE FRIDAYS 1930 HRS 146.940Mhz (DCS 023)
AGON FRIDAYS 2000 HRS 146.940Mhz (DCS 023)
DAILY NETS:
10M DX Net DAILY 1430 UTC 28.330 MHz
USA DX Group DAILY 0630 UTC 7.240 MHz
Daily at 12 Noon - 7.283.5 MHz - Noontime Net
Daily at 5:30 PM - 3990 kHz - Oregon ARES Traffic Net
Daily at 5:45 PM - 3920 kHz - Beaver State Net
Daily at 6:00PM - 3980 KHz Oregon Emergency Net
Daily at 6:30 PM - 3569 kHz - Oregon Section Net/1
Daily at 10:00 PM - 3569 kHz - Oregon Section Net/2
C.A.R.E. CLUB MEETINGS
We meet at 6:30 pm the second Tuesday of each month at the New Far East Restaurant, 236 N Front St, Medford, OR 97501. (Across from Porter's) This is to accommodate those that work and get off late, so they may attend.
We meet at 6:30 pm the second Tuesday of each month at the New Far East Restaurant, 236 N Front St, Medford, OR 97501. (Across from Porter's) This is to accommodate those that work and get off late, so they may attend.
