LAST UPDATE: 05/22/2012

 

MAINE EXAMS

 

Exam information also available at:

 http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session

 

Below you will find a list of EXAM and HAMFEST DATES. We will do our best to keep this list up-to-date. Please send along any additions, corrections, etc.

 

 

Saturday, June 2, 9:00 a.m., Hermon High School, 2415 Rte 2, Hermon.  Sponsor: Pine State ARC; Contact: KD1XUdtarb@myfairpoint.net or 207-327-1453.

Monday, June 4, 7:30 p.m., Room 107, Yarmouth High School, 286 West Elm St. Yarmouth. Walk-ins welcome, cash only. Sponsor: Yarmouth Radio Club. Contact: K1JW 207-846-1212.

Saturday, June 7, 10:30 a.m., Winslow Public Library, 136 Halifx SDt., Winslow. Walk-ins welcome. Sponsor: Waterville Area Wireless Association; Contact: W1SSF 207-313-1183.

Wednesday, July 18, 5:30 p.m., Kennebec County Government Center, 125 State St., Augusta.  Walk-ins welcome.  Sponsor: Augusta ARA; contact: W1SSF 207-313-1183.

Thursday, July 19, 6:00 p.m., at Stewart-Morrill American Legion Post, 413 Broadway, South Portland. Walk-ins welcome, cash only. Sponsor: Portland Amateur Wireless Assn. Contact: W1JLB 207-776-2288 or e-mail jbogner1@maine.rr.com .

Saturday, August 4, 10:30 a.m., Winslow Public Library, 136 Halifax St., Winslow.  Walk-ins welcome.  Sponsor: Waterville Area Wireless Association; Contact: W1SSF 207-313-1183.

Monday, August 6, 6:00 p.m., at Topsham American Red Cross, 16 Community Way, Topsham.  Walk-ins welcome, cash only.  Sponsor: Merrymeeting Amateur Radio Assn.  Contact: KA1WAL at 207-751-1156 or ka1wal.dsw@gmail.com.

Saturday, September 8, 11:00 a.m., Beano Hall, Windsor Fairgrounds, Route 32, Windsor.  Walk-ins welcome.  Sponsor: Augusta ARA; Contact: W1SSF 207-313-1183.

Saturday, October 6, 10:30 a.m., Winslow Public Library, 136 Halifax St., Winslow.  Walk-ins welcome.  Sponsor: Waterville Area Wireless Association; Contact: W1SSF 207-313-1183.

Thursday, October 18, 6:00 p.m., at Stewart-Morrill American Legion Post, 413 Broadway, South Portland. Walk-ins welcome, cash only. Sponsor: Portland Amateur Wireless Assn. Contact: W1JLB 207-776-2288 or e-mail jbogner1@maine.rr.com .

Monday, November 5, 6:00 p.m. at Topsham American Red Cross, 16 Community Way, Topsham.  Walk-ins welcome, cash only.  Sponsor: Merrymeeting Amateur Radio Assn.  Contact: KA1WAL at 207-751-1166 or ka1wal.dsw@gmail.com.

Wednesday, November 21, 5:30 p.m.,Kennebec County Government Center, 125 State St., Augusta.  Walk-ins welcome.  Use the south entrance, closest tothe rotary.  Sponsor: Augusta ARA; Contact: W1SSF 207-313-1183.

Saturday, December 1, 10:30 a.m., Winslow Public Library, 136 Halifax St., Winslow.  Walk-ins welcome.  Sponsor: Waterville Area Wireless Association; Contact: W1SSF 207-313-1183.

 

These are tentative dates only. Please check with team leader before traveling to verify date, time, location and exams being offered.  Bring two forms of identification, including a photo I-D, as well as the original and photocopies of all current FCC licenses and certificates of successful completion of exam.  The photocopies will not be returned. Persons needing special accomodations should check with the contact person in advance of the exam date.

 

REMINDER -- The current Technician Class (Element 2) question pool has been in effect since July 1, 2010, and will be valid until June 30, 2014.  The current General Class (Element 3) question pool has been in effect since July 1, 2011, and will be valid until June 30, 2015.  The current Amateur Extra Class (Element 4) question pool has been in effect since July 1, 2008, and will be valid until June 30, 2012.  When preparing for an exam, be sure you are studying the current question pool.

 

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HAM EVENTS FOR 2012

 

25TH ANNUAL BANGOR HAMFEST

Pine State ARC will present the 25th annual Bangor Hamfest on Saturday, June 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Hermon High School, 2416 Rte 2, Hermon.  Tailgaters will be admitted at 6:30 a.m.  The event will feature a high altitude balloon launch with a repeater on board, QSL card checking, an on-site fox hunt, dealers, and the world famous Ham Band.  A radio controlled model airplane demo will be held, weather permitting.  Door prizes will be drawn at noon.  Admission is $5.00 per person, with kids under 12 admitted free.  For more info, call K1GUP at 207-848-3400, or go to the club website at www.n1me.org.

 

FUTURE EVENTS:

ARRL Field Day, June 23-24.

Three Rivers at Milo Hamfest, Saturday, August 11, Milo.

ARRL New England Division Convention, August 24-26, Boxboro, MA 

 

CLUB MEETINGS COMING UP:

 

 

Greater Kennebec Valley Wireless, Caffeine, Donut, Muffin, & Marching Society - Every Wednesday, 6:00 a.m., Dave's Diner, Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner.

 

 

 

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  CLASSES & TRAINING

 

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WEATHER SPOTTER TRAINING

Wednesday, May 30, 6:30 p.m., Mount Washington Discovery Center, 2779 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH.

 

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SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS

 

Boy Scout Spring Camporee, N1MHC

May 19 at Boothbay Railway Museum, Route 27, Boothbay.  1200Z--2400Z,  guest operators welcome.  Certificate for successful contact.  For further info, e-mail N1MHC at n1mhc@arrl.net.

 

 

 

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GENERAL NOTICES

 

MAINE SSTV/FL-DIGI NET  RESUMES OPERATION

Maine's SSTV and FL-Digi Net has resumed operation on Friday nights on the KQ1L repeater system.  The sessions start at 7:30 p.m. local time, and instruction on how to use the programs and modes is provided to newcomers.  Alternate frequency is the Androscoggin ARC repeater on 146.61 MHz (no tone).  WE1U is the net control.

 

NASA LOOKING FOR  ARISS  CONTACT PROPOSALS

NASA is now accepting proposals from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations to host an ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) between November 1, 2012, and May 1, 2013.  To maximize the contact opportunities, NASA is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed education plan.  Proposals are due by July 2.  For further information and application forms, contact NASA at JSC-TFS-ARISS@mail.nasa.gov

 

TALKS NEEDED AT BOXBORO CONVENTION

Open program slots are still available for  the ARRL New England Division Convention August 24 through August 26 at Boxboro, MA.  If you wish to present a talk, you should notify WO1N at his e-mail, w01n@arrl.net, and include the subject title and a brief abstract.  Further information on the convention is available at www.boxboro.org.

  

FIELD DAY PACKETS AVAILABLE ON LINE

It's that time of year again -- time to start gearing up for ARRL Field Day, June 23-24, 2012!  Field Day packets are now available for download and include the complete rules, as well as other reference items such as forms, ARRL Section abbreviation list, entry submission instructions, a Frequently Asked Questions section, guidelines for getting bonus points, instructions for GOTA stations and a kit to publicize your event with the local press. A brief one-page flyer with basic "What is Field Day" information has also been included in this year's Field Day packet. Amateur Radio clubs and individuals are encouraged to reproduce this flyer as a handout for information tables.

 

 

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MAINE ARES & EMERGENCY NETS

Androscoggin ARES/RACES Net Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on the 146.610 MHz (no PL) repeater. Backup frequency 146.450 MHz simplex.  Monthly meeting on the third Wednesday at 6 p.m., Androscoggin Unified EMA Office, basement of Central Fire Station, 2 College St., Lewiston http://w1npp.org/pages/aresraces.html

Aroostook Emergency Net Monday at 8:00 p.m. on the 146.730  (no PL) repeater

Cumberland County ARES Net meets evey Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. on the 147.09 (PL 100 HZ) machine.

Franklin County ARES Net meets every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. on the 147.180  (PL 123 HZ) Farmington repeater.  The team meets on the first Wednesday at the Franklin County Courthouse, 140 Main Street, Farmington, at 6:00 p.m.  All are welcome.

Hancock County EMCOMM (ARES) Net Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., on the 146.910 (PL 151.4 HZ) repeater. All licensed operators are welcome and encouraged to check-in and participate.

Kennebec County ARES Net Sunday at 7:00 p.m. on the 145.390 repeater (PL 100 HZ).

Lincoln County ARES Net Sunday at 7:00 p.m.on the 146.985 MHz (no PL) repeater

Maine Emergency Communications Net Sunday at 4:30 p.m.on 3940 KHz (alternate freq. 7180 KHz).  K1HZU, Net Manager.

Maine Public Service Net Sunday at 9:00 a.m., 3940 KHz..  N1KAT, Section Manager, conducts administrative duties as Net Control the last Sunday of each month. FMI contact Al Sirois, N1MHC, Net Manager and Lincoln County ARES Emergency Coordinator.

Midcoast ARES Net Monday at 7:30 p.m.on the 147.210 repeater (PL 100 Hz).

Oxford County ARES Net second, third, fourth, (fifth) Monday at 7:30 p.m.on the KQ1L 146.88 (PL 100 Hz) repeater

Penobscot County ARES Net second and fourth Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. on the 146.940 MHz repeater (PL 100 Hz).

Somerset County EmComm Net first and third Mondays on the 146.970 (PL 100 HZ) Sugarloaf repeater and on the second, fourth, and fifth Mondays on the 146.730 (PL 91.5 Hz) Madison repeater. All nets start at 7:30 p.m.

Twelve County Emergency Net opens around 9:30 a.m. (at the close of the Public Service Net on 75 meters) each Sunday, on the KQ1L linked  repeater system. Net manager: K1RFD.

Waldo County ARES/RACES Net Monday (except the first Monday) at 7:30 p.m.on the 147.27 (PL 136.5 HZ) repeater.

Washington County ARES on-the-air meeting Monday on the 147.330 (PL 118.8 Hz) repeater at 7:00 p.m. All licensed amateurs are invited to check in.

York County ARES Net weekly training net on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. on the Mt. Hope  repeater, 145.210 (PL 156.7 Hz).

28/88 VHF ARES Traffic Net  Sunday at 8:00 p.m. on KQ1L linked repeater system.  Join W1LWT in learning and sharing information to build your knowledge and skill about emergency preparedness and message handling

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OTHER MAINE NETS OF INTEREST

Central Maine Swap Net Sunday 7:00 on the KQ1L link system.  Buy, sell, or trade ham and computer gear.  KB1GVS net manager.

Chimes Net Daily at 8:00 p.m. on the 147.060 (PL 91.5) repeater

Digital Net Friday 8:30 p.m. on the KQ1L Link System, after SSTV Net for about 1 hour.  WE1U net manager

Maine Seagull Net Monday thru Saturday at 5:00 p.m., 3940 KHz, LSB. Handling traffic into, out of, and throughout the State of Maine.  K1GUP net manager.

Maine Slow Speed Net  Monday thru Friday, 6 p.m. 3585 KHz.  Traffic handling at slow speeds.  N1NGM net manager.

Maine Swap Net Sunday 7:00 p.m. on the KQ1L link system.  W1SSF net control.  Buy, sell, or swap amateur radio and computer items.

Maine Pine Tree Net  Daily at 7:00 p.m. on 3596 KHz. Traffic into and out of the State of Maine.  W1KX net manager.

Midcoast NBEMS (Narrow Band Emergency Messaging System) VHF Digital Net Sunday at 7:00 on the 147.060 (PL 91.5) repeater. This net is for practice in using W1HKJ's Fldigi, Flwrap and Flmsg applications for the transmission of messages and files

New England Party Line Net Daily at 7:00 a.m. on 14.293 Mhz USB.  W1UZR net manager

New England Weather Net  Daily 5:30 a.m. 3905 KHz LSB.  www.newn.org N1MHC net manager

Piscataquis ARC On-Air Meeting Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. on 147.105 repeater (PL103.5)

Radio Adventurers of Maine Monday, 8:00 p.m., KIQ1L link system.  W1LWT net manager

Southern Aroostook Repeater Group Thursday, 7:00 p.m., KQ1L link system.

SSTV Net, KQ1L Link System; Friday at 7:30 p.m.  Send and receive Slow Scan TV Pictures (Martin 2 format).  W1SSF net manager

Waterville Area Wireless Association (WAWA) Net Wednesday 7:30 p.m. on the KQ1L system. Bulletins, club news and activities. Everyone welcome.

Wide Area Amateur Radio Network Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. on the 145.210 repeater (PL 156.7). www.wa1arn.net/cmgmnt/

WX1GYX Skywarn Training Net  Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., KQ1L Link System. K1WTX net manager. Please visit and bookmark the NEW http://www.wx1gyx.org/ web site and discussions at: http://groups.google.com/group/gyx-skywarn

YL Net every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. on the KQ1L linked repeater system. The net is open to all hams, but especially YLs, and has a rotating group of net control stations and weekly topics of interest.

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MAINE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB WEB SITES

Maine has many amateur radio clubs which support the repeaters, run the VE test sessions, play mentor, assist with events, etc. These clubs can use your membership dollars to help support their activities, as well as advance ham radio in Maine. Help boost ham radio --SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AMATEUR RADIO CLUB.  Check with other hams in your area to find out about the clubs near you and around the state, or ask about clubs on a repeater; you're bound to get a reply.

 

Androscoggin Amateur Radio Club www.w1npp.org/

Aroostook Amateur Radio Association http://k1fs.org/

Hancock County EMCOMM Blog hancockcountyemcomm.blogspot.com

Merrymeeting Amateur Radio Association www.ks1r.org

Pen Bay Amateur Radio Club /

Penobscot County ARES penobscotcountyares.weebly.com/

Pine State Amateur Radio Club www.n1me.org

Piscataquis Amateur Radio Club (PARC)  www.k1pq.org/

Portland Amateur Wireless Assoc. www.pawa-maine.org/

St Croix Valley Amateur Radio Club   www.stcroixvalleyamateurradioclub.org

St John Valley ARA www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/jump2.cgi?ID=21782

Waldo  County ARA www.wcara.org/

Waterville Amateur Wireless Association www.wa1wa.net

Wide Area Amateur Radio Network (WAARN) www.wa1arn.net/cmgmnt/

Wireless Society of Southern Maine www.qsl.net/ws1sm

Yankee Amateur Radio Club www.yarcme.org

Yarmouth Radio Club www.YarmouthRadioClub.org

York County ARES www.yorkcountymaineares.blogspot.com/

 

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PUBLICIZE YOUR EVENT

If you are responsible for a hamfest or other event, please make sure to send your listing in as soon as you have the date and other info. All info to: Bill Crowley @ arrl.net.  Have a ham-related picture for posting??  forward a .JPEG image to me, with some basic info (who or what the pic is; where taken, who shot it, etc.)  I'll get it posted to this site.

 

Bill Crowley, K1NIT

150 Maple Street

Farmingdale, ME 04344

207-623-9075 (home)

207-512-0312 (cellular)

k1nit@arrl.net

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