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 每 AB3NA and Don 每 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 netlogger.org. 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 每 KB3SPH and Chuck 每 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 netlogger.org. 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 每 KB3N and Jeff 每 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 netlogger.org. 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 每 N3XL and Ben 每 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 netlogger.org. 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. https://mdc.groups.io/g/main - News and information for the ARRL MDC Section. https://mdc.groups.io/g/HFHN - 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 每 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 netlogger.org. 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 View Event 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 每 KB3SWS and Melvin 每 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 netlogger.org. 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 每 KC3TLO and Pam 每 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 netlogger.org. 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 每 AB3NA and Don 每 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 netlogger.org. 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 每 KB3SPH and Chuck 每 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 netlogger.org. 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 每 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 每 N3XL and Ben 每 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 netlogger.org. 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES Emergency Coordinator kb3sph@...
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16MAR2025, Southern Maryland Volunteer Examination Group (SoMDVEG) Test Session
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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: https://ham.study/sessions/674f107fe721dcbe989a2c20/1 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: https://hamstudy.org/ 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: https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do 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: https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/html/Associate_Username_to_FRN.htm 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: SoMDVEG Test Session 16MAR2025
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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 每 KC3TAT and Bill 每 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 netlogger.org. 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 每 KB3SWS and Melvin 每 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 netlogger.org. 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 每 KC3TLO and Pam 每 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 netlogger.org. 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 每 AB3NA and Don 每 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 netlogger.org. 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 每 KB3SPH and Chuck 每 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 netlogger.org. 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 每 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 netlogger.org. 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: https://ham.study/sessions/674f107fe721dcbe989a2c20/1 Registration is a three step process; all steps must be completed. The registration cost is $10, payable when you register at the Hamstudy.org site More details at: http://rudas.us/smdvec/SoMDVEG-16FEB2025.pdf jd
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