Not necessary for the test, but if you're interested in CW this is a cool service.? And, its free!
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He has an option where he'll send you a 2 code lesson on a schedule you set so that you're reminded to keep learning.
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add youtube as a resource lot of licenses all grades and just about anything else?
and yes, Gordon west books and audio?
free tech study guide ... no nonsense technician class kb6nu
also, general and extra for sale?
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I'll second HamExam.org
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Also, hamradiolicenseexam.com is a good PAID resource. They also offer a free subscription for the Extra Class materials to active General Class VE's:
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And, of course, I like the audio study guides from Gordon West.?
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Re: ARES Weekly Net Tonight at 20:00CDT and Rolling Net Schedule.
Net tonight will be on the 145.250 only because audio isn¡¯t being passed back to the rest of the link. Echolink/Allstar out of service as a result. The rest of the system is functioning, just getting static only on anything incoming from the 250.?
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ARES Weekly Net Tonight at 20:00CDT and Rolling Net Schedule.
Eric will be net control.
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ARES Weekly Net tonight at 20:00 CDT on repeater frequencies:
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- 145.250 -0.6MHz offset and CTCSS 110.9
- 146.940 -0.6MHz offset and CTCSS 110.9
- 444.425 +5MHz offset and CTCSS 110.9
- EchoLink W0HCA-R
- AllStar Node 61749.
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The rolling schedule for net control follows and will be updated each week. Anyone wanting to be added to the schedule, please reply to this post and I'll get you into the rotation.
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- 24 Apr Eric
- 1? May Craig
- 8? May Steve
- 15 May Mike
- 22 May Eric
- 29 May Craig
- 5?? Jun Steve
- 12 Jun Mike
- 19 Jun Eric
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I don't have much to compare to because I've only used the one service, Ham Radio Prep. For $79 They set me up for lifetime access to all 3 levels of license. I just looked to confirm, I see there are also 2 more paid classes, HF Masterclass, $79 and EmComm, $99, both one time fee for lifetime access. These two won't be for newbies, but maybe someone with a long view may want to know that a service is updating and adding classes. I've not signed up so can't speak to them.
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I've also purchased and used ARRL books for each level.
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I'll second HamExam.org
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Also, hamradiolicenseexam.com is a good PAID resource. They also offer a free subscription for the Extra Class materials to active General Class VE's:
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And, of course, I like the audio study guides from Gordon West.?
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I liked the flash cards and practice exams on ?
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I'm compiling a list of useful study resources anyone has used to study for Tech, General, or Extra Class exams.. I like hamstudy.org, both online and apps. Let me know what you'd recommend to a newbie.
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HOWEVER, if able get a copy of the presentation you were going to use for DIY, it would be useful for DIY refreshers and ad hoc presentations to new members...
On Wed, Apr 23, 2025, at 12:58, Kevin Falkner via groups.io wrote: I spoke with Steve Reynolds at the NWS and he and Mike Coldiron are going to chat next week about a possible LIVE storm spotter class instead of my "do it yourself" idea. Stay tuned.
On Wed, Apr 23, 2025, 12:27?PM David Patillo via <dpatillo57= [email protected]> wrote: Sounds good!? Count me in.
On Wed, Apr 23, 2025, 10:59?AM Mark (MAX) Epperson KF0KEA via <mepperson641= [email protected]> wrote: Interested!
Steve Schwandt Howell County Ham Radio Club KE0MYO
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I spoke with Steve Reynolds at the NWS and he and Mike Coldiron are going to chat next week about a possible LIVE storm spotter class instead of my "do it yourself" idea. Stay tuned.
On Wed, Apr 23, 2025, 12:27?PM David Patillo via <dpatillo57= [email protected]> wrote: Sounds good!? Count me in.
On Wed, Apr 23, 2025, 10:59?AM Mark (MAX) Epperson KF0KEA via <mepperson641= [email protected]> wrote: Interested!
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Good idea Kevin, Thank you.?
I would like to attend any weather or weather radar related sessions. I'll also volunteer to help as requested.
On Wed, Apr 23, 2025, at 10:42, Kevin Falkner via groups.io wrote: If anyone is interested or wants to help out, I reached out to the NWS in Springfield as our last 2 Storm Spotting Classes were scrubbed due to....yup you guessed it, WEATHER.? I asked them if they had slides we might use to do our own spotter class.? Some of us have been to 30 of them.? Mostly the same info.? They are going to call me back but seemed hip on the idea.? I will keep everyone posted as this develops.? It might not be needed but I thought why not ask.? If anyone has input, please let me know. Thank you.? Kevin KA9TAX
Steve Schwandt Howell County Ham Radio Club KE0MYO
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If anyone is interested or wants to help out, I reached out to the NWS in Springfield as our last 2 Storm Spotting Classes were scrubbed due to....yup you guessed it, WEATHER.? I asked them if they had slides we might use to do our own spotter class.? Some of us have been to 30 of them.? Mostly the same info.? They are going to call me back but seemed hip on the idea.? I will keep everyone posted as this develops.? It might not be needed but I thought why not ask.? If anyone has input, please let me know.
Thank you.? Kevin KA9TAX
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Re: Communications Exercise
I will sign up for the 29th. Meanwhile, reading the documents and preparing. The result of this exercise will establish a baseline for the local ARES team.
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Rescheduled Communications Exercise
Below is the Forwarded information from SEMA Region G Coordinator
We will be looking for one person to run a net and make contacts with someone in ?each county of Region G
Attached is the Communications plan and the instructions.
Thanks,
Mike N0MIC
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Mike Coldiron
Howell County Emergency Management Director
180 Kentucky Ave.
West Plains Mo. 65775
Phone 417-255-0515
Fax 417-255-0514
Email howellcountyemd@...
Secure email: ?Mike.coldiron@...
On April 29, 2025, 9:00am-10:30am we will be conducting a Region G Alternate Communications Drill.? You can sign up for the drill at .
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The objectives of the drill are:
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1.??????????? Demonstrate ability to determine available alternative means of communication within jurisdiction to successfully communicate outside immediate area.
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2.??????????? Demonstrate the ability to use MOSWIN or HAM radio communications during an incident when cellular network/internet is unavailable.
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3.??????????? Demonstrate ability to perform appropriate radio communications to verify contact is made to receiving partner(s).
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The instructions for the drill are attached as well as the communications plan (Radio channels and frequencies).
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When the drill is completed go to the Survey Monkey link and fill in the information for the After Action Report.? This will also be used as proof of your participation in the drill just in case you are not able to make contact. The link to the Survey Monkey is .
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I don¡¯t have everyone¡¯s email so please forward this email to anyone who would be interested in participating.
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As always feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
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I hope to hear from everyone next Tuesday.?
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Kent Edge
Region G Coordinator
State Emergency Management Agency
2302 Militia Drive
Jefferson City, MO? 65101
kent.edge@...
Ph: (573) 338-4717
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Thanks. I watched the first hour and am intrigued. Eric and Terry have talked to me about flrig and I think, digirig. I started playing before I tore up the inside of my house and where I stopped I had determined that I'll need something akin to a USB-CAT cable to the FT857D. There was also talk of buying a device that "acts like a sound card". I'm going to bookmark this video until I get my antenna projects more stable. I'm interested in digital for low power and as Eric alludes to, that I can make and record contact w/o talking to people.
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Add this to things I don't yet understand.
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I have been testing Supercell-WX on Linux Mint.? It seems to work pretty well.
Take a look at his 73Linux videos and?let me know what you think.
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On Sat, Apr 19, 2025, 6:27?AM Steve Schwandt KE0MYO via <ke0myo= [email protected]> wrote: Indeed, an excellent video. While watching, YT showed another one of his videos that appealed to a Linux guy. I'll be testing his suggestion of Supercell-WX as a Linux tool for GRLEvel3. Actually, this program works on Linux and Windows, but I don't know enough about it yet to advise whether it is a worthy replacement for whatever you are using on Windows. If nothing else, switching to a supported, open source, and free application is often appealing to many people.
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Indeed, an excellent video. While watching, YT showed another one of his videos that appealed to a Linux guy. I'll be testing his suggestion of Supercell-WX as a Linux tool for GRLEvel3. Actually, this program works on Linux and Windows, but I don't know enough about it yet to advise whether it is a worthy replacement for whatever you are using on Windows. If nothing else, switching to a supported, open source, and free application is often appealing to many people.
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Eric Presser - KD?CEN
JJ - KB?PHX
Mike Coldiron - N0MIC