REMINDER: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net, Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Chuck – AB3NA and Don – KC3TLO are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident?to participate. Who: ???Any interested amateur radio operator. What:? ?PRGE ARES VHF Training Net.? Tune in to hear the weekly training topic. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: ?Tuesday, 6 May 2025,?7:30 p.m. - ~ 8:00 p.m. Why: ???Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: ???The Net Control Station is W3PGC.? This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” ?Client software is available as a free download from . 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@... ?
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REMINDER: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net, Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Jeff – KB3SPH and Chuck – AB3NA are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident?to participate. Who: ???Any interested amateur radio operator. What:? ?PRGE ARES VHF Training Net.? Tune in to hear the weekly training topic. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: ?Tuesday, 29 April 2025,?7:30 p.m. - ~ 8:00 p.m. Why: ???Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: ???The Net Control Station is W3PGC.? This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” ?Client software is available as a free download from . 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@... ?
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REMINDER: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net, Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Ben – KB3N and Jeff – KB3SPH are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident?to participate. Who: ???Any interested amateur radio operator. What:? ?PRGE ARES VHF Training Net.? Tune in to hear the weekly training topic. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: ?Tuesday, 22 April 2025,?7:30 p.m. - ~ 8:00 p.m. Why: ???Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: ???The Net Control Station is W3PGC.? This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” ?Client software is available as a free download from . 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@... ?
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REMINDER: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net, Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Bill – N3XL and Ben – KB3N are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident?to participate. Who: ???Any interested amateur radio operator. What:? ?PRGE ARES VHF Training Net.? Tune in to hear the weekly training topic. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: ?Tuesday, 15 April 2025,?7:30 p.m. - ~ 8:00 p.m. Why: ???Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: ???The Net Control Station is W3PGC.? This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” ?Client software is available as a free download from . 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@... ?
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Reminder: MDC Section HF Hospital Net - 15 April 2025, 7:00 p.m. ET / MDC Groups.io Accounts
QST ?QST ??QST - ?Calling All Stations Reminder to check in to the 80 Meter Hospital Net on Tuesday, 15 April 2025.? Note: Please consider subscribing to the ARRL Maryland-DC Section groups.io main account and its subgroups of interest. ARRL membership is not required to subscribe. ?- News and information for the ARRL MDC Section. ?- HFHN news and net reminders. ?Who: ?????Any interested Amateur Radio Operator. ?What: ? ??Maryland/DC Section Monthly High Frequency Hospital Program Net (HFHN). ?Where: ? 3820 kHz. This frequency can be busy at net time, so the net may be up or down a few kHz. ?When: ? ?The start time is 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The MDC Section HF Hospital Net is held on the third Tuesdays of the month. ?Why:? ??? ?Exercise radio communication capability across the Maryland/DC Section, outside the Section, and because we can. ?How: ??? ? The net control station is K3ERA. Early check-ins start ~6:50 p.m. ?Chuck – AB3NA is the scheduled net control operator for the net. ??????????????? One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for “MDC HF Hospital Net” under “Select Net.” ?NetLogger client software is available as a free download from . ???? 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH Prince George's County, MD -?Amateur Radio Emergency Service Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@...
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REMINDER: SoMDVEG In_Person VE Testing Session When: Sunday, April 27, 2025 12:00pm to 1:30pm
When:
Sunday, April 27, 2025
12:00pm to 1:30pm
(UTC-04:00) America/New York
Where:
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (PRNAM), Building-B, Conference
Room, 22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD
Organizer:
JD Delancy
w1jd@...
210
556 1631
Description:
SOUTHERN MARYLAND
VOLUNTEER EXAM GROUP (SoMDVEG) In-Person Test Session
Details at:?http://www.rudas.us/smdvec/SoMDVEG-27APRIL2025.pdf
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REMINDER: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net, Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Pam – KB3SWS and Melvin – KC3TAT are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident?to participate. Who: ???Any interested amateur radio operator. What:? ?PRGE ARES VHF Training Net.? Tune in to hear the weekly training topic. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: ?Tuesday, 1 April 2025,?7:30 p.m. - ~ 8:00 p.m. Why: ???Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: ???The Net Control Station is W3PGC.? This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” ?Client software is available as a free download from . 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@... ?
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REMINDER: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net, Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Don – KC3TLO and Pam – KB3SWS are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident?to participate. Who: ???Any interested amateur radio operator. What:? ?PRGE ARES VHF Training Net.? Tune in to hear the weekly training topic. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: ?Tuesday, 25 March 2025,?7:30 p.m. - ~ 8:00 p.m. Why: ???Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: ???The Net Control Station is W3PGC.? This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” ?Client software is available as a free download from . 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@... ?
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REMINDER: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net, Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Chuck – AB3NA and Don – KC3TLO are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident?to participate. Who: ???Any interested amateur radio operator. What:? ?PRGE ARES VHF Training Net.? Tune in to hear the weekly training topic. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: ?Tuesday, 18 March 2025,?7:30 p.m. - ~ 8:00 p.m. Why: ???Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: ???The Net Control Station is W3PGC.? This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” ?Client software is available as a free download from . 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@... ?
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REMINDER: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net, Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Jeff – KB3SPH and Chuck – AB3NA are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident?to participate. Who: ???Any interested amateur radio operator. What:? ?PRGE ARES VHF Training Net.? Tune in to hear the weekly training topic. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: ?Tuesday, 11 March 2025,?7:30 p.m. - ~ 8:00 p.m. Why: ???Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: ???The Net Control Station is W3PGC.? This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” ?Client software is available as a free download from . 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@... ?
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REMINDER: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net, Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Ben – KB3N is the scheduled net control operator for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident?to participate. Who: ???Any interested amateur radio operator. What:? ?PRGE ARES VHF Training Net. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: ?Tuesday, 4 March 2025,?7:30 p.m. - ~ 8:00 p.m. Why: ???Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: ???The Net Control Station is W3PGC.? This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. 73 ? Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@... ?
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REMINDER: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net, Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Bill – N3XL and Ben – KB3N are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident?to participate. Who: ???Any interested amateur radio operator. What:? ?PRGE ARES VHF Training Net.? Tune in to hear the weekly training topic. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: ?Tuesday, 25 February 2025,?7:30 p.m. - ~ 8:00 p.m. Why: ???Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: ???The Net Control Station is W3PGC.? This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” ?Client software is available as a free download from . 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@... ?
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SOUTHERN MARYLAND VOLUNTEER
EXAM GROUP (SoMDVEG)
In-Person Test Session
WHEN: The SoMDVEG will provide In-Person
Volunteer Examination (VE) testing session on Sunday, 16 March 2025,
1200ET-1330ET.
Amateur Radio FCC licensing tests will be available at the Patuxent River Naval Air
Museum (PRNAM), Building-B, Conference Room, 22156
Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (next to Gate-1 PAX
River NAS).
TEST
PRE-REGISTER AT: ?
The
registration fee is $10. AFTER completing your registration on
the hamstudy.org site, you should receive an e-mail directing
you to pay the $10 fee and to complete the examination
agreement form. All steps must be completed.
WALK-IN
APPLICANTS:
Walk-In applicants can be
accepted. You must know what your CORES and FRN
information data is.
STUDY
MATERIALS: is recommended.
FCC
REGISTRATION NUMBER (FRN): All amateur examination applicants
are required to possess a FRN prior to registering for an
exam. If don’t have one, you will need one; go here to obtain
it:
COmmission
REgistration System (CORES): If you do not have a
CORES Username account, you will need one. If are or
you’ve been previously licensed (prior to 2024), you
probably do not have one. Your FRN must now be
associated to a CORES Username Account for all
amateur radio license actions . Go here to learn
about a CORES Username account and establishing one:
IDENTIFICATION: Personal identification is required
for all applicants before testing commences. Acceptable forms
are U.S. issued identification, such as a U.S. State Driver
License, U.S. Passport, U.S. Military ID, U.S. DoD Civilian
ID, U.S. Visa, U.S. Green Card, U.S. TWIC or an International
Passport in the English Language.
AVAILABILITY: New licenses for Technician, or
upgrading tests to General and Extra classes will be available
BRING
YOUR OWN: Testing stations are
limited-to-non-existent; available testing stations are “first
come, first served” use. Bring your own Internet (WIFI)
capable network device, such as a laptop, tablet, iPAD, even
your current Cell Phone, that is equipped with a current web
browser, such as Brave, Silk, Firefox, Chrome, etc.
YOUTH: Under 18 year old applicants are
welcome; they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who
need to “vouch” for the applicant(s). Both require picture
identification.
QUESTIONS: Contact W1JD@..., 210.556.1631
PASS IT AROUND:
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REMINDER: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net, Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Melvin – KC3TAT and Bill – N3XL are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident?to participate. Who: ???Any interested amateur radio operator. What:? ?PRGE ARES VHF Training Net.? Tune in to hear the weekly training topic. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: ?Tuesday, 18 February 2025,?7:30 p.m. - ~ 8:00 p.m. Why: ???Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: ???The Net Control Station is W3PGC.? This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” ?Client software is available as a free download from . 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@... ?
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REMINDER: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net, Tuesday, 11 February 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Pam – KB3SWS and Melvin – KC3TAT are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident?to participate. Who: ???Any interested amateur radio operator. What:? ?PRGE ARES VHF Training Net.? Tune in to hear the weekly training topic. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: ?Tuesday, 11 February 2025,?7:30 p.m. - ~ 8:00 p.m. Why: ???Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: ???The Net Control Station is W3PGC.? This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” ?Client software is available as a free download from . 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@... ?
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REMINDER: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net, Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Don – KC3TLO and Pam – KB3SWS are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident?to participate. Who: ???Any interested amateur radio operator. What:? ?PRGE ARES VHF Training Net.? Tune in to hear the weekly training topic. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: ?Tuesday, 4 February 2025,?7:30 p.m. - ~ 8:00 p.m. Why: ???Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: ???The Net Control Station is W3PGC.? This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” ?Client software is available as a free download from . 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@... ?
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REMINDER: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net, Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Chuck – AB3NA and Don – KC3TLO are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident?to participate. Who: ???Any interested amateur radio operator. What:? ?PRGE ARES VHF Training Net.? Tune in to hear the weekly training topic. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: ?Tuesday, 28 January 2025,?7:30 p.m. - ~ 8:00 p.m. Why: ???Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: ???The Net Control Station is W3PGC.? This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” ?Client software is available as a free download from . 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@... ?
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REMINDER: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net, Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Jeff – KB3SPH and Chuck – AB3NA are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident?to participate. Who: ???Any interested amateur radio operator. What:? ?PRGE ARES VHF Training Net.? Tune in to hear the weekly training topic. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: ?Tuesday, 21 January 2025,?7:30 p.m. - ~ 8:00 p.m. Why: ???Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: ???The Net Control Station is W3PGC.? This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” ?Client software is available as a free download from . 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@... ?
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Reminder: MDC Section HF Hospital Net - 21 January 2025, 7:00 p.m. ET
QST ?QST ??QST - ?Calling All Stations Reminder to check in to the 80 Meter Hospital Net on Tuesday, 21 January 2025.? ?Who: ?????Any interested Amateur Radio Operator. ?What: ? ??Maryland/DC Section Monthly High Frequency Hospital Program Net. ?Where: ? 3820 kHz. This frequency can be busy at net time, so the net may be up or down a few kHz. ?When: ? ?The start time is 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The MDC Section HF Hospital Net is held on the third Tuesdays of the month. ?Why:? ??? ?Exercise radio communication capability across the Maryland/DC Section, outside the Section, and because we can. ?How: ??? ? The net control station is K3ERA. Early check-ins start ~6:50 p.m. Chuck – AB3NA is the scheduled net control operator for the net. ??????????????? One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for “MDC HF Hospital Net” under “Select Net.” ?NetLogger client software is available as a free download from . ???? 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH Prince George's County, MD ?Amateur Radio Emergency Service Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@...
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REMINDER: SoMDVEG In-Person Testing, Sunday 16Feb25, 1200ET
Just a reminder:
?
The
SoMDVEG will provide In-Person Volunteer Examination (VE)
testing on?Sunday,
16 February 2025, 1200ET-1330ET.
Amateur Radio FCC licensing tests will be available at the
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, Training Room, 24801
Three Notch Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636, (38.347645N,
076.577179W).
TEST
PRE-REGISTER AT:
Registration
is a three step process; all steps must be completed. The
registration cost is $10, payable when you register at the??site
More
details at:
?
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