MARCH HAM TRAINING CLASSES
SCHEART will be offering Ham (Amateur) Radio classes in March of 2025. This is for Technician, General and Extra. All classes will be running from?March 17th to the 21st.?from 6pm to 9pm. Some classes will not take the whole week but will finish when all the material is covered. These classes run concurrently. You can only choose one of the classes. We’re presenting the classes by video conference using Zoom (?) If you didn’t have the time to attend in person before, now is your chance. Email me at?midlandsve@.... Make sure you include which class you want. I will forward your email address to your instructors. They will send you an invitation to the video conference. Here’s a tutorial on how to use zoom:?
If you’ve never used videoconferencing before, here are a few tips: Use a headset or headphones. Any headphones that plug into your computer will do. Even the wired ones that came with your cell phone, if it’s using the 1/8” plug. This eliminates feedback when you unmute your microphone.
Mute your microphone when not speaking to the instructor. Otherwise, the class will hear any background noise from your computer.
Find the text/chat function and use it.
New hams must start out with the Technician course. All classes are free. If you wish to attend, RSVP to?MidlandsVE@.... I’ll need a real name, not a handle.?Be sure to tell me which class you want to take and?include you cell number. Testing will be offered on?March 22nd at 8:30 am at SCETV headquarters, 1041 George Rogers Blvd in Columbia.? We’ll take care of the administrative work first and start the testing at when the admin work is done. Bring a photo ID, an original and copy of any Ham Radio license, your FRN and?$10.00 cash. If a child is testing and has no photo I.D., bring a copy of a birth certificate. Also, once the FCC processes your application, they will want an additional $35.00.? If you are testing for the first time, you must bring your FCC Registration Number (FRN), which you can get here: If you’re coming for testing only, email us so we can plan accordingly. Please refer any questions to?midlandsve@.... ?
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Last Call for Club shirts order
Last call for club shirts. I have received requests from George Bryant, Mike Steff and Jim Harris.? I will be placing the order on Mon, Feb 24 so time is running short if you'd like a shirt. Reply to email with your choice of short or long sleeve, size (chart below), and name & call sign for embroidery.
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NABRC embroidered shirts are again available for purchase. We obtain these shirts through the same local company and are individually embroidered locally. Embroidery includes NABRC logo on left and your name & call sign on the right side. Shirts are tan color, made of 60% cotton/40% polyester blend with a patch pocket and curl-free rib-knit collar. Please note due to manufacturer differences this tan color will not match previous NABRC shirts
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NABRC does?not?require $$ up front, only a commitment to pay the club on delivery. Lead time is approximately 2 weeks but this depends on total quantity ordered and the embroidery workload.
Prices are $35 & sales tax for short sleeve, and $37 & sales tax for long sleeve.? There may be a small shipping charge depend on total quantity.
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To order, Please? reply to this email and indicate short or long sleeve, size (see chart below), quantity, call sign and name to embroider.
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Dave,? WB5NHL
Treasurer,? NABRC
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For those NABRC members who may be Discord users I have created an NABRC Discord server.
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What is Discord? Discord is a free communication app used by tens of millions of people to talk and hang out with their friends.?
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Groups.io will continue to be the primary source for NABRC announcements etc.? Our Discord server supplements groups.io and is more amenable to chat dialogs. The rules for posting/ chatting are the same as this group.io
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Here is the invite link for NABRC Discord
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Dave,? WB5NHL
Treasurer,? NABRC
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Re: NABRC Logo Shirts Again Available for Purchase
On mine my first name is fine "George". and that will be a short sleeve, thank you
On Sat, Feb 15, 2025 at 16:22, Mike Steff KO4FFB via groups.io <ko4ffb@...> wrote: Sorry ?Dave XL.? On Sat, Feb 15, 2025 at 3:02?PM Dave Kjellquist, WB5NHL via <dave= [email protected]> wrote:
Mike?? Size????
On 2/15/2025 1:23 PM, Mike Steff KO4FFB
via wrote:
Put me in for ?1 short sleeve.?
KO4FFB
MIKE
On Sat, Feb 15, 2025 at
12:40?PM Dave Kjellquist, WB5NHL via <dave= [email protected]>
wrote:
George;
Please Shirt sleeve or long sleeve?? ? ?and confirm
name to embroider? "George"
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Dave,? WB5NHL
Treasurer,? NABRC
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Dave WB5NHL
8 band DXCC, 320 countries confirmed (Mixed , current)
Hamshack Hotline 5555
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Dave,? WB5NHL
Treasurer,? NABRC
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Re: NABRC Logo Shirts Again Available for Purchase
Sorry ?Dave XL.? On Sat, Feb 15, 2025 at 3:02?PM Dave Kjellquist, WB5NHL via <dave= [email protected]> wrote:
Mike?? Size????
On 2/15/2025 1:23 PM, Mike Steff KO4FFB
via wrote:
Put me in for ?1 short sleeve.?
KO4FFB
MIKE
On Sat, Feb 15, 2025 at
12:40?PM Dave Kjellquist, WB5NHL via <dave= [email protected]>
wrote:
George;
Please Shirt sleeve or long sleeve?? ? ?and confirm
name to embroider? "George"
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Dave,? WB5NHL
Treasurer,? NABRC
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Dave WB5NHL
8 band DXCC, 320 countries confirmed (Mixed , current)
Hamshack Hotline 5555
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Dave,? WB5NHL
Treasurer,? NABRC
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Re: ARRL SCHOOL CLUB ROUNDUP - N4SMS FINAL
Congratulations to the kids, and thanks to the Mentors/Coaches/Elmers! ? A fine showing!! ? ‘73 de Jim N2ZZ Director – Roanoke Division Representing ARRL members in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia ARRL – the national association for Amateur Radio Facebook Page: ARRL Roanoke Division Website: ? 
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of KENT HUFFORD KQ4KK via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2025 10:54 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [nabrc] ARRL SCHOOL CLUB ROUNDUP - N4SMS FINAL? Forgot to add- ? 42 Schools 16 Clubs ? ? N4SMS, the school station of Schofield Middle School has been operating in the ARRL School Club Roundup. ? FINAL RESULTS ? 859 total contacts 249,969 points 16 Countries 43 States, 7 Canadian Prov. ? Operated19 hours ? Highest rate by a student 108 contacts per hour. ? 3 PIZZAs to celebrate on Friday. One Fire Drill. ? We had 7 students participate. ? And the following Mentors/Coaches/Elmers WB5NHL? Dave KQ4KK? Kent KN4OQD? Jim KG4ZNN? Jim K4JCC? John KO4YKK Winston (former Schofield student) ? KP2L provided us contacts for the local club calls ? Kent KQ4KK ?
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Re: NABRC Logo Shirts Again Available for Purchase
Mike?? Size????
On 2/15/2025 1:23 PM, Mike Steff KO4FFB
via groups.io wrote:
Put me in for ?1 short sleeve.?
KO4FFB
MIKE
On Sat, Feb 15, 2025 at
12:40?PM Dave Kjellquist, WB5NHL via <dave= [email protected]>
wrote:
George;
Please Shirt sleeve or long sleeve?? ? ?and confirm
name to embroider? "George"
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Dave,? WB5NHL
Treasurer,? NABRC
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Dave WB5NHL
8 band DXCC, 320 countries confirmed (Mixed , current)
Hamshack Hotline 5555
-- Dave,? WB5NHL Treasurer,? NABRC
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Re: NABRC Logo Shirts Again Available for Purchase
Need a short sleeve in XL
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On Feb 15, 2025, at 13:56, Mike Steff KO4FFB via groups.io <ko4ffb@...> wrote:
? Put me in for ?1 short sleeve.?
KO4FFB
MIKE
On Sat, Feb 15, 2025 at 12:40?PM Dave Kjellquist, WB5NHL via <dave= [email protected]> wrote: George;
Please Shirt sleeve or long sleeve?? ? ?and confirm name to embroider? "George"
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Dave,? WB5NHL
Treasurer,? NABRC
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Re: NABRC Logo Shirts Again Available for Purchase
Put me in for ?1 short sleeve.?
KO4FFB
MIKE
On Sat, Feb 15, 2025 at 12:40?PM Dave Kjellquist, WB5NHL via <dave= [email protected]> wrote:
George;
Please Shirt sleeve or long sleeve?? ? ?and confirm name to embroider? "George"
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Dave,? WB5NHL
Treasurer,? NABRC
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Re: NABRC Logo Shirts Again Available for Purchase
George;
Please Shirt sleeve or long sleeve?? ? ?and confirm name to embroider? "George"
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Dave,? WB5NHL
Treasurer,? NABRC
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Re: NABRC Logo Shirts Again Available for Purchase
Yes I would like one size 3x.?
Thank you
On Sat, Feb 15, 2025 at 10:05, Dave Kjellquist, WB5NHL <dave@...> wrote: NABRC embroidered shirts are again available for purchase. We obtain these shirts through the same local company and are individually embroidered locally. Embroidery includes NABRC logo on left and your name & call sign on the right side. Shirts are tan color, made of 60% cotton/40% polyester blend with a patch pocket and curl-free rib-knit collar. Please note due to manufacturer differences this tan color will not match previous NABRC shirts
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NABRC does not require $$ up front, only a commitment to pay the club on delivery. Lead time is approximately 2 weeks but this depends on total quantity ordered and the embroidery workload.
Prices are $35 & sales tax for short sleeve, and $37 & sales tax for long sleeve.? There may be a small shipping charge depend on total quantity.
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To order, Please? reply to this email and indicate short or long sleeve, size (see chart below), quantity, call sign and name to embroider.
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Dave,? WB5NHL
Treasurer,? NABRC
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Re: ARRL SCHOOL CLUB ROUNDUP - N4SMS FINAL
Congratulations to all the kids and all the Elmer’s for all their support!!! Super job to all!!! 73
On Saturday, February 15, 2025, 10:54 AM, KENT HUFFORD KQ4KK via groups.io <kq4kkham@...> wrote: Forgot to add- ? 42 Schools 16 Clubs ? From: kq4kkham@... <kq4kkham@...>
Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2025 10:52 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: ARRL SCHOOL CLUB ROUNDUP - N4SMS FINAL ? N4SMS, the school station of Schofield Middle School has been operating in the ARRL School Club Roundup. ? FINAL RESULTS ? 859 total contacts 249,969 points 16 Countries 43 States, 7 Canadian Prov. ? Operated19 hours ? Highest rate by a student 108 contacts per hour. ? 3 PIZZAs to celebrate on Friday. One Fire Drill. ? We had 7 students participate. ? And the following Mentors/Coaches/Elmers WB5NHL? Dave KQ4KK? Kent KN4OQD? Jim KG4ZNN? Jim K4JCC? John KO4YKK Winston (former Schofield student) ? KP2L provided us contacts for the local club calls ? Kent KQ4KK ?
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Re: ARRL SCHOOL CLUB ROUNDUP - N4SMS FINAL
Forgot to add- ? 42 Schools 16 Clubs ?
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From: kq4kkham@... <kq4kkham@...>
Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2025 10:52 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: ARRL SCHOOL CLUB ROUNDUP - N4SMS FINAL? N4SMS, the school station of Schofield Middle School has been operating in the ARRL School Club Roundup. ? FINAL RESULTS ? 859 total contacts 249,969 points 16 Countries 43 States, 7 Canadian Prov. ? Operated19 hours ? Highest rate by a student 108 contacts per hour. ? 3 PIZZAs to celebrate on Friday. One Fire Drill. ? We had 7 students participate. ? And the following Mentors/Coaches/Elmers WB5NHL? Dave KQ4KK? Kent KN4OQD? Jim KG4ZNN? Jim K4JCC? John KO4YKK Winston (former Schofield student) ? KP2L provided us contacts for the local club calls ? Kent KQ4KK ?
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ARRL SCHOOL CLUB ROUNDUP - N4SMS FINAL
N4SMS, the school station of Schofield Middle School has been operating in the ARRL School Club Roundup. ? FINAL RESULTS ? 859 total contacts 249,969 points 16 Countries 43 States, 7 Canadian Prov. ? Operated19 hours ? Highest rate by a student 108 contacts per hour. ? 3 PIZZAs to celebrate on Friday. One Fire Drill. ? We had 7 students participate. ? And the following Mentors/Coaches/Elmers WB5NHL? Dave KQ4KK? Kent KN4OQD? Jim KG4ZNN? Jim K4JCC? John KO4YKK Winston (former Schofield student) ? KP2L provided us contacts for the local club calls ? Kent KQ4KK ?
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*** Final reminder NABRC membership renewal ***
Many club members have already renewed including using the convenience of my Paypal account as explained below.
Your NABRC membership renewal is due. Yearly dues are $20 for individuals and $25 for multi-member families.
You may pay dues in cash at club meetings or mail me a check to the address below made out to NABRC.
I have verified that our bank account does?NOT?qualify for electronic funds payment such as Zelle or Venmo. Also, NABRC does?NOT?have a Paypal account.
However, you may send your dues payment by?Friends & Family to?MY?family Paypal account?and I will manually transfer your payment to NABRC.
I will individually confirm your payment by direct email.
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Here are the steps to pay dues? to my family account.?PLEASE FOLLOW THEM CAREFULLY.
1. Log into your Paypal account
2. Select Send Money to ?elaine@... and enter the amount.? ? This is my family Paypal account 3.?IMPORTANT?-?Select Friends & Family? ? ? ?Continue
4.?IMPORTANT?- What's this for???ENTER YOUR CALLSIGN!!!? ?Continue
5. Now select send.
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You?MAY?be charged a small fee to send Friends and Family. This depends on how you pay Paypal i.e. credit card, or bank account etc.
Several members have successfully paid by PayPal.
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191 Aberdeen Dr.
Aiken SC 29803
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Dave,? WB5NHL
Treasurer,? NABRC
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NABRC Logo Shirts Again Available for Purchase
NABRC embroidered shirts are again available for purchase. We obtain these shirts through the same local company and are individually embroidered locally. Embroidery includes NABRC logo on left and your name & call sign on the right side. Shirts are tan color, made of 60% cotton/40% polyester blend with a patch pocket and curl-free rib-knit collar. Please note due to manufacturer differences this tan color will not match previous NABRC shirts
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NABRC does not require $$ up front, only a commitment to pay the club on delivery. Lead time is approximately 2 weeks but this depends on total quantity ordered and the embroidery workload.
Prices are $35 & sales tax for short sleeve, and $37 & sales tax for long sleeve.? There may be a small shipping charge depend on total quantity.
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To order, Please? reply to this email and indicate short or long sleeve, size (see chart below), quantity, call sign and name to embroider.
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Dave,? WB5NHL
Treasurer,? NABRC
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RigExpert’s Administrative Office Destroyed in Russian Missile Attack — Production Remains Intact
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On February 12, 2025, RigExpert’s administrative office, in Kyiv, Ukraine, was destroyed by a Russian ballistic missile. All employees are reported to be safe.
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[Photo from RigExpert.com website]
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RigExpert is a leading manufacturer of antenna and cable analyzers and officials said they are committed to restoring operations as soon as possible.
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“Our top priority is the safety of our team and the continuity of our operations,” said Ashot Andeev, Chief Executive Officer. “While our administrative office is in ruins, our production facilities survived, allowing us to continue serving our customers and partners.”
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The company is working to minimize delays and fulfill its commitments while maintaining customer support operations.
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Dave,? WB5NHL
Treasurer,? NABRC
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ARRL SCHOOL CLUB ROUNDUP - N4SMS UPDATE THURS.
N4SMS, the school station of Schofield Middle School has been operating in the ARRL School Club Roundup. ? So far, thru Thursday- ? 705 total contacts 174,135 points 18 Countries Operating in less than?17 hours so far Highest rate by a student 108 contacts per hour. ? Operated from about 2:30-6:30PM ? On Friday we will operate from about 1:30-5PM And have PIZZA to celebrate ? We have 7 students participating so far. ? And the following Mentors/Coaches/Elmers WB5NHL? Dave KQ4KK? Kent KN4OQD? Jim KG4ZNN? Jim K4JCC? John KO4YKK Winston (former Schofield student) ? KP2L provided us contacts for the local club calls ? Kent KQ4KK ?
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Re: ARRL SCHOOL CLUB ROUNDUP - N4SMS UPDATE WED.
On Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 08:52:18 AM EST, KENT HUFFORD KQ4KK via groups.io <kq4kkham@...> wrote:
N4SMS, the school station of Schofield Middle School has been operating in the ARRL School Club Roundup. ? So far, thru Wednesday- ? 585 total contacts 130,455 points Operating in less than? 12 hours so far Highest rate by a student 108 contacts per hour. ? Operating from about 2:30-6:30PM ? We have 6 students participating so far. ? And the following Mentors/Coaches/Elmers WB5NHL? Dave KQ4KK? Kent KN4OQD? Jim KG4ZNN? Jim K4JCC? John KO4YKK Winston (former Schofield student) ? KP2L provided us contacts for the local club calls ? Kent KQ4KK ? ?
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ARRL SCHOOL CLUB ROUNDUP - N4SMS UPDATE WED.
N4SMS, the school station of Schofield Middle School has been operating in the ARRL School Club Roundup. ? So far, thru Wednesday- ? 585 total contacts 130,455 points Operating in less than? 12 hours so far Highest rate by a student 108 contacts per hour. ? Operating from about 2:30-6:30PM ? We have 6 students participating so far. ? And the following Mentors/Coaches/Elmers WB5NHL? Dave KQ4KK? Kent KN4OQD? Jim KG4ZNN? Jim K4JCC? John KO4YKK Winston (former Schofield student) ? KP2L provided us contacts for the local club calls ? Kent KQ4KK ? ?
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Dave Kjellquist, WB5NHL
James F. Boehner, MD