ARRL  Maine Section Web Page

Update: 9/08/2024

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 BULLETIN

Dempsey Challenge Ham Volunteers Needed!

The Dempsey Challenge is an annual run/walk and is Saturday Sep 21. Ham radio operators are needed for communications support. The goal is to have at least two operators at each location, which includes rest stops and net control.

 REQUIREMENTS

- Mobile VHF radio, 50W min

- Able to be operational at location by 0630,  Saturday September 21

- Able to remain on location until 1400 (some sites may be released earlier)

- Able to participate in pre-event briefing via Zoom September 14th 

Contact KE6PIJ ASAP if you can participate and he will send you the Zoom link.

Paul Leonard, KE6PIJ

Androscoggin ARES EC

Phone: (207) 689-8845

Email: EC@KA1AAR.ORG

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Alexander Hamfest

Saturday, September 21 at Alexander Elementary School in Alexander, ME on RT-9. (8am until noon)  VE exam session at 9:30am. 

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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

9/21/2024

At Alexander Hamfest, Alexander Elementary School on RT-9 in Alexander. Walk-ins welcome. Mike Sanford KB1GEO 

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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