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Invitation to Webinars on Red Cross Agreement Update, and APRS
I’ve been working with Atlantic Division Director Bill Edgar, N3LLR, to make these programs available to members of the Pacific Division. Please note that all times are given in EDT. Pacific Division members live in several different time zones, so I will not attempt to convert the times to your local times. The first invitation [...]
PRESS RELEASE: June 28-29 - East Bay Amateur Radio Enthusiasts Demonstrate Their Emergency Communications and Technology Prowess This Weekend
On-air demonstrations, satellite communications and emergency preparedness activities are on tap for East Bay Amateur Radio operators (or “hams”) as they wrap up their celebration of Amateur Radio Week with the annual Field Day exercise, June 28th-29th, 2008. During Amateur Radio Week, radio enthusiasts put on demonstrations, give talks to community groups and take part in [...]
video: Field Day 2008
This, is what it’s all about: To find a group in your area, use the ARRL Field Day Locator or find a club.
Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club - Field Day 2008
In response to the ever present danger of disaster striking its citizens, the City of Walnut Creek, along with the members of the Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club, are hosting a radio communications event called  Field Day. Field Day is a national event, during which Amateur Radio Operators setup and [...]
Your Invitation - South Bay Amateur Radio Association - Field Day 2008
South Bay Amateur Radio Club SBARA - Field Day 2008 Invitation Would you enjoy a hobby that will last a lifetime? A hobby that will expand your horizons and challenge your intellect, one that will help you build lasting friendships at home and even around the world? Are you looking for ways to become involved in worthwhile community [...]
A Field Day Letter from Governor Schwarzenegger
The signature campaign is a success! Today I received a Letter from Governor Schwarzenegger (PDF). The Governor writes: American Radio Relay League’s Field Day Greetings to everyone participating in your annual Field Day. Amateur radio operators play an important role in times of emergency, and I applaud all those who have worked hard to home their [...]
China Earthquake - Hams Asked To Keep 7.050MHz 7.060MHz & 14.270MHz Clear
Amateurs in China are asking that 7.050MHz 7.060MHz and 14.270MHz be kept clear as an emergency frequency in the wake of the devastating May 12th earthquake there. Please remember that even if you cannot hear a station on the frequency, you might interfere with reception of transmissions by a station within range of both your [...]
Ronald A Parise, WA4SIR - Silent Key
Dr Ronald A. Parise, PhD, WA4SIR, passed away Friday May 9, 2008 after a very long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 57. Parise flew as a payload specialist on two space shuttle missions: STS-35 on Columbia in December 1990 and STS-67 on the Endeavour in March 1995. These two missions, ASTRO-1 and ASTRO-2 respectively, [...]
Paul J. Parker, WB6DHH - Silent Key
It is with extreme sadness that I report that my friend since elementary school, Paul J. Parker, WB6DHH became a silent key on April 13, 2008. Paul succumbed to pancreatic cancer. Paul was first licensed in January 1963, WN6DHH He was a life member of the ARRL and was elected Section Communications Manager for the East [...]
Ham Radio Support of 2008 Devil Mountain Run for Children?s Hospital
Thanks to Ed Richie for again coordinating ham radio support for the Devil Mountain Run on Sunday May 4, 2008. Here are some photos from that event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11636522@N06/sets/72157604898725177 After going to the link, click on “Slide show” in upper right of screen. Then click on large arrows on right or left of photo to navigate. Pete Harris KE6ZIW

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