You know it’s coming up on time when people start selling and buying used Radio equipment at Hamfests and Online. This post can help you with a little bit of a guide to buying used equipment. It’s always good to be cautious, but also to know your limitations while being prudent. So keep your eyes open for that perfect deal and know your budgetary limitations. The full article is here.
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The ARRL is going to start reviewing the ARES plan on a more regular cycle. Annually is of more importance than every generation. There was an open comment section during summer to fall of 2018. If you want more information please click the link and follow up on the whole article from the ARRL.
If you’re interested in upgrading past your General license and need some training to prepare, check out the Liverpool Amateur Radio Club. They will be presenting a class in March to assist you in getting your upgraded ticket. It runs from March 27th, 2019 thru May 12th, 2019. Some Saturdays and most Tuesdays and they do a very good job of assisting you to pass the Extra class exam.
You can check out the LARC website and sign up for the class and see the schedule.
Fishing around the Internet and looking for some good information and hacks for Amateur Radio Operators an interesting site was revealed. For those that are just starting out in the Hobby and would like some assistance and some place to start. The Make site had some interesting things to post about Amateur Radio and here’s one that might be on interest to some of our new operators and maybe even some of the older more experienced operators including some “Elmer’s” out there. Something you can pass on to someone else.
Setting Up a Ham Radio Shack
Please enjoy and work responsibly and make sure you have your license.
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Well, it’s almost time again for another monthly club meeting. Please see if you can make it and enjoy some fun, food, and friendly discussion. So, come and join us at Theodore’s Restaurant in Canastota, on February 5, 2019, at 06:30 pm. We hope to see you there and we can meet some new friends and put some faces to the voices.
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