Oxford County Amateur Radio Emergency Service
Maine

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Listen for this Net on the KQ1L 146.88 Repeater - The Second, Third, Fourth, (Fifth) Mondays at 7:30 pm EST. The Oxford ARES Meets the first Monday of the Month at the Oxford Co. EMA Building.

Upcoming Events: .........Monthly Meeting July 6th at the EMA 7:00 p.m.

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July 2009
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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5 Monthly Meeting 7 pm 7 8 9 Technician License course at the Oxford EMA County Building 6:30pm 10 11
12 13 Oxford ARES Net 7:30 pm on the 146.88 Repeater 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 Oxford ARES Net 7:30 pm on the 146.88 Repeater 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 Oxford ARES Net 7:30 pm on the 146.88 Repeater 28 29 30 31


 


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Weather Spotter/SKYWARN Training

All Weather Spotter Training is Free of Charge and Open to the Public. Session runs about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Please visit WX1GYX SKYWARN Program Website: http://www.wx1gyx.org/

Please check http:www.wx1gyx.org/ for updates

CERT TRAINING

Mass Care, Thursday, June 11 – 5:30pm ~ 8:30pm
Purpose:
The purpose of this basic level Disaster Services training is to provide an
overview of the activities performed by the Mass Care group in support of a
disaster relief operation. Participants will learn how to deliver quality service
to clients; learn how to develop a plan of action for involvement in Mass Care
activities & match their interests, abilities and skills with those needed in each
Mass Care group activity.

Shelter Operations, Tuesday, June 16 – 5:30pm ~ 8:30pm
Purpose:
(1)Describe shelter opening and closing procedures (2) Explain ways to
demonstrate quality service. (3) Organize available human resources as a
shelter operations team. (4) Organize the physical facility and material resources
to meet the needs of people in a shelter. (5) Identify resources available to assist
shelter workers

Client Casework – Providing Emergency Assistance (2 Parts)    
Thursday, June 25  5:30 ~ 8:30pm  * Part 2 TBA
Purpose:
Participants will learn the skills needed to perform an effective client interview.
Also, they will be able to identify and demonstrate the correct use of the basic
forms and tools needed to provide assistance to clients on chapter, multi-chapter
and national disaster relief operations. Participants will be taught how to make
appropriate decisions regarding the use of Red Cross resources and agency
referrals when providing assistance to clients.  

To sign-up contact Eric Lynes – United Valley Chapter
American Red Cross, 795-4004, ext. 303 or
lynese(atsign)usa(dot)redcross(dot)org


MAINE EXAMS
LAST UPDATE: 3/4/2009
Exam information also available at:
www.arrl.org/arrlvec/examsearch.phtml?State=ME
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-----2009 VE TEST SCHEDULE-----

Wednesday, July 15 AUGUSTA ARA Time: 5:30 PM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: RONALD J MANSON (207)873-2071 Email: W1SSF@MYFAIRPOINT.NET VEC: ARRL/VEC Location: KENNEBEC COUNTY GOV'T CENTER 125 STATE ST USE SOUTH SIDE BLDG ENTRANCE NEAR ROTARY AUGUSTA, ME 04330

Thursday, July 9, Sponsor: Androscoggin ARC and Oxford ARES, Time: 7PM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: N1OXA, Ivan Lazure (207) 784-0350, Email: n1oxa@arrl.net, VEC: ARRL/VEC, Location: Oxford County Courthouse 26 Western Ave., South Paris, Me 04281

Thursday, July 16, Sponsor: PORTLAND AMATEUR WIRELESS ASSOCIATION Time: 6:00 PM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: BRYCE RUMERY (207)799-1116 Email: K1GAX@JUNO.COM VEC: ARRL/VEC Location: STEWART MORRILL AMERICAN LEGION POST #35 413 BROADWAY, S. Portland

SATURDAY, AUG 1 Sponsor: Waterville Area Wireless Association Time: 10:30 AM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: W1SSF RON MANSON Email: W1SSF@MYFAIRPOINT.NET PHONE: 1-207-873-2071 VEC: ARRL/VEC Location: WINSLOW PUBLIC LIBRARY RTE. 100A WINSLOW TALK-IN 147.285 WITH 100HZ TONE

Monday, August 3, Sponsor: MARA Time: 6:00 PM (By reservation only) Contact: BRYCE RUMERY (207)799-1116 Email: K1GAX@JUNO.COM VEC: ARRL/VEC Location: MIDCOAST CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS 16 COMMUNITY WAY, Topsham

Saturday, August 8, 9 AM, all levels. Sponsor: Pine State Amateur Radio Club (PSARC/ARRL) St. Albans Hamfest, St. Albans Sno-Devils Snowmobile Club, St. Albans, ME. Contact: Don Tarbet, KD1XU 144 Atkinson Rd. Bradford, ME 04410 207-327-1453 dtarb@myfairpoint.net Pre-registration is not required, but is solicited. If anyone wants to qualify for the PSARC code proficiency certificate, pre-registration IS required.

Wednesday, Sept. 16 AUGUSTA ARA Time: 5:30 PM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: RONALD J MANSON (207)873-2071 Email: W1SSF@MYFAIRPOINT.NET VEC: ARRL/VEC Location: KENNEBEC COUNTY GOV'T CENTER 125 STATE ST USE SOUTH SIDE BLDG ENTRANCE NEAR ROTARY AUGUSTA, ME 04330

SATURDAY, OCT 5 Sponsor: Waterville Area Wireless Association Time: 10:30 AM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: W1SSF RON MANSON Email: W1SSF@MYFAIRPOINT.NET PHONE: 1-207-873-2071 VEC: ARRL/VEC Location: WINSLOW PUBLIC LIBRARY RTE. 100A WINSLOW TALK-IN 147.285 WITH 100HZ TONE

Saturday, October 10, 9 AM, all levels. Sponsor: Pine State Amateur Radio Club (PSARC/ARRL) Bangor Daily News, Buck St. Bangor, ME Contact: Don Tarbet, KD1XU 144 Atkinson Rd. Bradford, ME 04410 207-327-1453 dtarb@myfairpoint.net Pre-registration is not required, but is solicited. If anyone wants to qualify for the PSARC code proficiency certificate, pre-registration IS required.

Thursday, October 15, Sponsor: PORTLAND AMATEUR WIRELESS ASSOCIATION Time: 6:00 PM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: BRYCE RUMERY (207)799-1116 Email: K1GAX@JUNO.COM VEC: ARRL/VEC Location: STEWART MORRILL AMERICAN LEGION POST #35 413 BROADWAY, S. Portland

Tuesday, October 20, 6:30 PM (walkins allowed) Sponsor: AROOSTOOK ARA Contact: Wilburn Scott 207-455-8333 Email wa1ynz@ainop.com VEC ARRL/VEC Location: Northern Maine Technical College, Augusta Christie Building, Room 113, Presque Isle, Maine

Monday, November 2, Sponsor: MARA Time: 6:00 PM (By reservation only) Contact: BRYCE RUMERY (207)799-1116 Email: K1GAX@JUNO.COM VEC: ARRL/VEC Location: MIDCOAST CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS 16 COMMUNITY WAY, Topsham

Wednesday, Nov. 18 AUGUSTA ARA Time: 5:30 PM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: RONALD J MANSON (207)873-2071 Email: W1SSF@MYFAIRPOINT.NET VEC: ARRL/VEC Location: KENNEBEC COUNTY GOV'T CENTER 125 STATE ST USE SOUTH SIDE BLDG ENTRANCE NEAR ROTARY AUGUSTA, ME 04330

SATURDAY, DEC 5 Sponsor: Waterville Area Wireless Association Time: 10:30 AM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: W1SSF RON MANSON Email: W1SSF@MYFAIRPOINT.NET PHONE: 1-207-873-2071 VEC: ARRL/VEC Location: WINSLOW PUBLIC LIBRARY RTE. 100A WINSLOW TALK-IN 147.285 WITH 100HZ TONE

Sunday, December 13, 9 AM, all levels. Sponsor: Pine State Amateur Radio Club (PSARC/ARRL) Bangor Daily News, Buck St. Bangor, ME. Contact: Don Tarbet, KD1XU 144 Atkinson Rd. Bradford, ME 04410 207-327-1453 dtarb@myfairpoint.net Pre-registration is not required, but is solicited. If anyone wants to qualify for the PSARC code proficiency certificate, pre-registration IS required.

PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE TENTATIVE DATES ONLY
Please check with team leader before traveling to verify date, time, location and exams being offered.

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  • HAM EVENTS FOR 2009

    NEAR-Fest V - May 1st and 2nd 2009
    22nd Bangor Hamfest Pine State ARC Saturday, June 9 Hermon High School, Route #2 http://www.n1me.com
    NEAR-Fest VI - October 16th and 17th 2009

    LAST UPDATE: 12/28/08

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    Updates and cancellations to:
    John Goran, K1JJS
    74 Webster Rd.
    Freeport ME 04032-6228
    865.0554
    k1jjs@arrl.net




  • UPCOMING EVENTS

    EVENT LISTINGS FOR 2009!!!!!

    Appalachian Trail Event in Maine We are working on a big East Coast on July 26 event to transmit a golden packet message from each end of the Appalachian Trail via 15 portable stations from Maine to Ga and back. (demonstrating emergency APRS long haul messaging and data etc) Please see the web page: www.aprs.org/at-golden-packet.html This is a one day event but we need significant participation from Maine amateurs. Particularly, a team to hike up Katahdin. Think of this as an all new excuse to get outdoors and play radio for a day (over the entire AT)...And hopefully make it an annual event!!! Thanks Bob Bruninga WB4APR bruninga@usna.edu

    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: John Goran at: k1jjs@arrl.net.

    Does your Public Service Event Need Additional Ham Radio Volunteers??

    If your club or group offers communications for Public Service Events and are in need of additional communications volunteers, we'd be pleased to post your event information to the ARRL Maine Section Web Page and have it announced by the PIO's on various Maine nets. The following information is required: event description, date, location, arrival time, sign up deadline and contact information (email/phone) along with any additional requirements. With this information getting out to more of the Ham Radio Community we are hoping all events will have the volunteers needed, and those that do volunteer can schedule in advance. Email to John, k1jjs@arrl.net, Maine Section ARRL PIC







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    Another quick and easy emergency antenna for VHF and UHF is made with a piece of coax. 

     

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    Date this page was edited: Sunday, June 7, 2009