ARRL  Maine Section Web Page

Update: 5/01/2025

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!

MAINE BULLETINS

NEQP

The New England QSO Party is May 3-4.  This is a fun event and rewarding. See details at neqp.org

Hermon Hamfest

The Hermon Hamfest will be Saturday, May 31st from 8am to noon (tailgaters 7am) at they Hermon High School. More details coming soon...

MECN Updates

The Maine Emergency Communications Net meets twice a month. The second Sunday is a training session where you can learn traffic handling procedures, radiograms, etc. The 4th Sunday is a general net where ARES emergency coordinators and others interested in ARES and EMcomm can plan drills, share news and discuss disaster communications topics. All are welcome. The net begins at 5PM on or near 3.940 MHz.

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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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EXAM SESSIONS

5/05/2025  Topsham. 6pm. Walk-ins allowed. POC Donald Wakeman 207-751-1166 email ka1wal.dsw@gmail.com. Location Red Cross, 16 Community Way, Topsham, ME

5/07/2025  Westbrook. 1PM . Walk-ins allowed. Contact John Bogner 207-776-2288 email jbogner1@maine.rr.com Location Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge ST, Westbrook, ME

5/10/2025  Swansviile. VE exam Saturday at 10am at the Waldo County Emergency Management Agency. 685 Swan Lake Ave, Swansville, ME. Walk-ins allowed.  Dave Perham N1DP is p.o.c. n1dp@arrl.net. 207-598-1570. Walk-ins welcome. 

5/10/2025  Skowhegan. 10am. No walk-ins. Pre-register by contacting Weldon Black 207-873-3869 email Weldon.black00@yahoo.com. Location Somerset EOC, 8 County DR, Skowhegan, ME

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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