ACTIVITIES / EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
ARRL ANNOUNCES NEW MAGAZINE
Newington, CT – October 17, 2019 –
ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio® is launching a new magazine, On the Air, in January 2020. To be published on a bimonthly basis, On the Air will offer new and beginner-to-intermediate-level radio amateurs a fresh approach to exploring radio communications. Each issue will include advice and insight on topics from the variety of Amateur Radio interests and activities: radio technology, operating, equipment, project building, and emergency communications. The goal of this new magazine is to be a vital resource in helping new and newer radio amateurs get active and involved in radio communications.
“On the Air responds to the brand new, and not-so brand new radio amateur seeking ideas and answers,” says Editor Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXY, who is part of the ARRL staff team that developed the new magazine. The planning included an extensive national-level study of new Amateur Radio licensees, identifying their motivations for getting licensed and their experiences of getting started. A focus group responded positively to a trial sample edition of the magazine. “Too many new licensees never take the next step,” says Schoenfeld. “We’re excited to introduce a new amateur radio magazine for this audience, aimed at getting them active, getting them involved, and getting them on the air.”
The first issue of On the Air will be published in January 2020 (Jan/Feb issue) and will be introduced as a new ARRL membership benefit. When eligible members in the US join ARRL or renew their membership, they will be prompted to select the print magazine of their choice; On the Air or QST. QST magazine is ARRL’s official membership journal, published monthly since December 1915. QST supports active radio amateurs with ham radio news, equipment reviews, projects, and stories of public service, advocacy, and volunteerism. Current members receiving print QST, upon renewal, may choose to continue receiving QST (mailed monthly) or On the Air (mailed bimonthly). The online membership application will support the new magazine designation next month.
All ARRL members, including international members, will be able to access digital editions of both QST and On the Air magazines. Members who already access QST on the web or from the mobile app will be able to access QST and On the Air in January.
For information about ARRL and Amateur Radio, visit www.arrl.org and www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.
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ARRL Northwestern Division
Director: Michael T Ritz, W7VO
w7vo@arrl.org
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ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio® is launching a new magazine, On the Air, in January 2020. To be published on a bimonthly basis, On the Air will offer new and beginner-to-intermediate-level radio amateurs a fresh approach to exploring radio communications. Each issue will include advice and insight on topics from the variety of Amateur Radio interests and activities: radio technology, operating, equipment, project building, and emergency communications. The goal of this new magazine is to be a vital resource in helping new and newer radio amateurs get active and involved in radio communications.
“On the Air responds to the brand new, and not-so brand new radio amateur seeking ideas and answers,” says Editor Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXY, who is part of the ARRL staff team that developed the new magazine. The planning included an extensive national-level study of new Amateur Radio licensees, identifying their motivations for getting licensed and their experiences of getting started. A focus group responded positively to a trial sample edition of the magazine. “Too many new licensees never take the next step,” says Schoenfeld. “We’re excited to introduce a new amateur radio magazine for this audience, aimed at getting them active, getting them involved, and getting them on the air.”
The first issue of On the Air will be published in January 2020 (Jan/Feb issue) and will be introduced as a new ARRL membership benefit. When eligible members in the US join ARRL or renew their membership, they will be prompted to select the print magazine of their choice; On the Air or QST. QST magazine is ARRL’s official membership journal, published monthly since December 1915. QST supports active radio amateurs with ham radio news, equipment reviews, projects, and stories of public service, advocacy, and volunteerism. Current members receiving print QST, upon renewal, may choose to continue receiving QST (mailed monthly) or On the Air (mailed bimonthly). The online membership application will support the new magazine designation next month.
All ARRL members, including international members, will be able to access digital editions of both QST and On the Air magazines. Members who already access QST on the web or from the mobile app will be able to access QST and On the Air in January.
For information about ARRL and Amateur Radio, visit www.arrl.org and www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.
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ARRL Northwestern Division
Director: Michael T Ritz, W7VO
w7vo@arrl.org
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AMATEUR RADIO TEST SESSIONS 2019
JACKSON COUNTY
FIRE DISTRICT 5 HQ 5811 SOUTH PACIFIC HIGHWAY PHOENIX, OR 97535
(2019 Dates: 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: 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: 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: DEC 12)
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: TBA)
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: DEC 12)
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: TBA)
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: 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 145.410Mhz ( No PL ) - offset
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.
