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Friday, June 13th Speaker: Peter Hoffman, W6DEI Topic: Field Day Planning
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EBARC holds regular VE testing sessions in conjunction with the Oakland Radio Communications Association (ORCA) and the Amateur Radio Club of Alameda (ARCA) for anyone who wants to take an initial exam or upgrade their license at:
Media Room (Oakland Fire Dept.)
All VE Sessions are held on Sundays at 9am local time on the following dates: Cost is $14 cash or check (to ARRL-VEC) to take any or all of the three possible exams. An additional $14 is required to re-take a failed test (time permitting). Bring a government issued photo ID, and either your Social Security Number or FCC Registration Number (FRN). For upgrades, bring your original license and a photocopy of it or a valid CSCE from a prior exam and a photocopy of it. Also bring a pen and pencil and calculator (optional).
For further information please call or email David Otey, WB6NER:
(510) 846-1587 |
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Ham license classes are taught by EBARC, ORCA, and ARCA members. In the Spring of 2008 there will be a 5-week Technician class, followed by a VE session, and a 3-week class on "How to Program Your HT" all taking place in Richmond. In the Fall there will be another Technician class and a General license class taught in Alameda. The exact dates for 2008 are yet to be determined.
Contact John Wood,
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The Grizzly Peak Century is coming up on Sunday, May 4th. Aid station communicators, and sag drivers are needed for this bike event. Please contact Randy Jenkins, KA6BQF,  for this and other public service event opportunities.
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EBARC has participated in the annual ARRL Field Day event for many, many years. This is one of the biggest and most enjoyed club events of the year. While it's mainly about having a good time outdoors on the radio, Field Day is also an opportunity to give Ham Radio some exposure to the general public, practice emergency communications preparedness, and participate in a radio contest that's not quite as intense and competitive as most.
Field Day is also a lot of work (enjoyable as the tasks may be). We need people to transport and set up radio equipment and tents, keep everyone well-fed, provide security, interface with the public, and last but not least, get on the air and make as many contacts as you can. It's also a great opportunity to hone your radio skills, whether it's setting up and tuning antennas or operating at break-neck contest speeds. And there are plenty of club members willing and able to help mentor these skills. But the main goal at an EBARC Field Day is fun for all!
For more information please contact Peter Hoffman (w6dei), Field Day Chairperson at: |
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The annual ARRL Pacific Division hamfest, Pacificon, is sponsored by the Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club (MDARC) and is held each October in San Ramon. Dates and other information will be posted here as they become available. |
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