SEMINAR & EXAM:

SEMINAR & EXAM:

AMATEUR ("HAM") RADIO

WHAT: Amateur Radio ("Ham") License & Communications Course Study to pass a 35-question, multiple-choice FCC exam (no Morse code) to get a radio license to use certain frequencies in a disaster, etc.

WHEN: Tuesdays: 6:30 pm - 9 pm: July 1, 8, 15 & 22 (July 22 is exam night)

Also: There will be a special Emergency Communications Training Class (ideal for new radio operators or those wishing to learn about ARES/RACES). See below.

WHERE: Menlo Park Fire Sta. 77: 1467 Chilco St.

COST: $40.00
[make check payable to "Menlo Park Fire Protection District"]
[please bring your check to first class and give to Carol Parker]

***Please write your phone # and e-mail address on the check***

MATERIAL: The ARRL Ham Radio License book will be provided for this class.

INSTRUCTORS: David Fichou (Menlo Fire ARES) & Ken Dueker (Palo Alto P.D.)

Sponsored by: Menlo Park Fire Protection District CERT:
www.menlofire.org/cert

This course is open to the public but is designed for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Red Cross, and other emergency volunteers, including first responders. There is a maximum of 35 students for this class (priority for disaster volunteer members).

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EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CLASS:

This class is designed for CERT members, ham radio operators, neighborhood teams, and others who want to learn about communications in a disaster.

Covers all radio and communications systems, including Ham, FRS, police, fire, etc. You don't need a ham license for this class, but it is preferred.

WHAT: Emergency Communications Course for Ham Radio & CERT

WHEN: Tuesday, July 29, 2008: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

WHERE: TBA (Menlo Park area)

COST: FREE !

BRING: Your radio(s) & instruction manuals for them

INSTRUCTORS: David Fichou (Menlo Fire ARES) & Ken Dueker (Palo Alto P.D.)

Sponsored by: Menlo Park Fire Protection District CERT:
www.menlofire.org/cert

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Learn More About ARES/RACES Ham Radio in your area:

Santa Clara County:
www.scc-ares-races.org/aresraces.htm

Santa Mateo County:
www.k6mpn.org

If you are in another area, search for your local ARES/RACES Emergency Coordinator on www.arrl.org.