ARRL  Maine Section Web Page

Update: 5/15/2023

Thank you for visiting the Maine ARRL section official web site, where you will find the latest news, upcoming test sessions, hamfests and other events, bulletins, and links to Maine's ARRL affiliated ham radio clubs. Check back often for the latests updates!

Hermon Hamfest June 3

There is an error in the June QST with an incorrect date for the Hermon Hamfest. The correct date is Saturday, June 3, and this will be a great hamfest, rain or shine! The event includes a VE exam session, antenna launch competition, tailgating, prizes and more. Check out the Pine State Amateur Radio Club web site for details:  https://n1me.org/home/hamfest_2022.php 

ARRL Member Survey

   Please log onto your ARRL member account at www.arrl.org before the end of the month to take the Member Dues Survey. The League wants your input on how to best overcome the huge inflationary costs that is impacting the ARRL.  This is your opportunity to voice your opinion, so please do so.

Field Day Locator

   Clubs: list your Field Day Site in the ARRL Filed Day Locator. Several are not listed and I have been getting queries on where the nearest filed day sites are, son if you want more participation and visitors, make it easy for them to find you. https://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator

Maine Slow Speed Net Promo

Check out the article about the Maine Slow Speed Net on the other Maine ARRL Web Page HERE!

Maine Legislature Lauds Ham Radio

I was honored to join other Maine hams at the State House in Augusta on Feb 2 to be present as lawmakers both in the Senate chambers and on the House floor proclaimed the accomplishmenst and value of Maine amateur radio operators and also to recognize World Amateur Radio Day, which is April 18. State Senator Marianne Moore and State Representative Tiffany Strout, both from Washington County, sponsored the Joint Resolution. Joining me to witness this proclamation were Brenda Duggan N1ZPV, Randi Bolen (our granddaughter), Bill Mann W1KX, Michelle Mann WM1C, Cory Golob KU1U, and Jose Douglass KB1TCD, as well as Sen. Moore and Rep. Strout. Also introducing themselves to our group were Maine Senator Mike Tipping N1YIQ, of Orono, and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.  

73 de Phil Duggan, N1EP

Maine Amateur Radio Bulletin

Take It To The Field!

Check out this awesome article by Maine Assistant Section Manager Jeff Hanscom, KA1DBE, about portable operations. Click on below link and then scroll down a bit. Great article, Jeff!

https://mainearrl.org

Worked All Maine Award

The Pine State Amateur Radio Club sponsors a "Worked All Maine" award where if you get a confirmed contact in all 16 Maine counties, you can apply for a Worked All Maine certificate. If you need more wallpaper, here is your chance! Details are listed at https://n1me.org/home/all_maine_award.php

 VOTA 2023

The ARRL's Volunteers On The Air event is going to be a year-long operating activity that is sure to be fun! I already have plans to be on the air often to give participants my 175 points as a section mananger. Folks will upload their logs to Logbook of the World and will be able to earn certificates and awards. Every state will also be actived twice in 2023 for week-long W1AW portable activations. What a great way to earn your Worked All States award! Point systems, state schedules, and other details are listed at http://www.arrl.org/volunteers-on-the-air

Much appreciation to John Huffman, K1ESE, who has volunteered to be Maine's W1AW Activation Copordinator. As it stands now, Maine's activation for W1AW will be next September and in December. But you can get on the air anyday and everyday making contacts, earning points, and having a blast during VOTA 2023!

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 TESTING SESSIONS

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Bring a legal photo ID or two alternate forms of ID as listed at (http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session) and your FRN (FCC Registration Number) gotten prior to the testing session. web page: fcc.gov  for free. Bring the FRN and any certificates of successful completion of examinations, and copy of amateur radio license if applicable. The photocopies will not be returned. Persons needing special accommodations should check with the contact person. Face Masks may be required. Check with contact person for details and to confirm session dates, pre-registration, etc.

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REMINDER -- When preparing for an exam, be sure you are studying the current question pool:Last moth lef.

Technician Class (Element 2) question pool has been in effect since July 1, 2022, and will be valid until June 30, 2026

**General Class (Element 3) question pool has been in effect since July 1, 2019, and will be valid until June 30, 2023. 

***Amateur Extra Class (Element 4) question pool has been in effect since July 1, 2016, and will be valid until JUNE 30, 2020

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Hermon Hamfest

06/03/2023

Sponsor: Pine State ARC
Date: Jun 03 2023
Time: 10:00 AM (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead)
Contact: Peter Bither
(207) 944-2616
Email: redbeard104@aol.com
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: Hermon HS (Hermon Hamfest)
2515 Route 2
Hermon ME 04401-0609

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Whitefield

06/24/2023

Sponsor: Lincoln Cty ARC
Date: Jun 24 2023
Time: 9:00 AM (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead)
Contact: Joseph G. Devonshire
(207) 549-0061
Email: trainbee@aol.com
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: Whitefield Fire and Rescue CALL AHEAD
26 Townhouse Rd
Space is limited!
No walk-ins allowed
Whitefield ME 04353-3437
Website: http://k1lx.org/

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BULLETINS

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ELMERS/MENTORS NEEDED

If you would like to assist a new or perspective ham or even an experienced ham in need of help, please ask N1EP to add you to the Maine Statewide Mentoring list. You can provide advice, actual physical assistance or whatever level of amateur radio help you are comfortable with. Your name and local region of Maine will be listed at https://www.mainearrl.org/mentors-elmers BUT your contact info will remain private. If someone needs help from your region, we will put you in contact with them.

PLEASE become an Elmer! Contact person Phil Duggan, N1EP Maine Section manager, email  n1ep@arrl.net 598-5397 

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Maine ARRL Affiliated Clubs

Androscoggin Amateur Radio Club

Ellsworth Amateur Wireless Association

Maine Ham Radio Society

Merrymeeting Amateur Radio Association

Pen Bay Amateur Radio Club

Pine State Amateur Radio Club

Piscataquis Amateur Radio Club

Portland Amateur Wireless Association

Saint Croix Valley Amateur Radio Club

Saint John Valley Amateur Radio Association

Waldo County Amateur Radio Association

Waterville Area Wireless Association

Wireless Society of Southern Maine