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Posted on 2025-08-01 by Rich

 

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Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service Amateur Radio Licensing Course & Exam

Posted on 2025-08-01 by Rich

 Saturday September 6 & Saturday September 20, 9a – 4:30p

at Meadowbrook Community Center
10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, 98125

Amateur radio, or “ham” radio, is a licensed radio service and hobby that allows users access to a wide array of the radio-frequency spectrum for non-commercial purposes, including wireless experimentation; communicating with other radio hobbyists across the nation and across the world; and helping respond to emergencies.

Amateur radio requires a license from the Federal Communications Commission, and training and support to use effectively.

A two-day amateur radio class will be held on Saturday September 6 and Saturday September 20 at the Meadowbrook Community Center.

The class will introduce participants to amateur radio practice, and prepare them to pass their license exam to be held at the conclusion of the class. The class is $20, paid to Seattle Parks & Rec, with scholarships available. There is a test fee of $15 to be collected by the exam team; FCC license fees are $35, and collected at the time a license is issued. Participants may take the class without taking the license exam.

To register, click this link, and complete registration form at Seattle Parks & Rec: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activity/search/detail/75164?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true)

For questions, contact Christian Helfrich.

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Zero Retries Digital Conference, Sept. 13 in Everett

Posted on 2025-08-01 by Rich

The Zero Retries Digital Communications Conference (ZRDC) will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Edward Hansen Conference Center in Everett, WA.

“Due to the pandemic and other reasons, there has not been an in-person amateur radio digital conference for several years or any known plans for upcoming conferences. With GNU Radio hosting their conference at the same venue the week prior to ZRDC, Zero Retries seized the opportunity to bring back the in-person Amateur Radio Digital Conference to the Pacific Northwest.”

About the ZRDC

Planned presentations and demonstrations will be designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of the participants with topics such as but not limited to the IP400 Networking Project, M17 Digital Voice/Data system, MMDVM-TNC data system, ARDC’s 44Net VPN, software defined radio (SDR) and AREDN, HamWAN and other Amateur Radio microwave networking.  Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers, and discover innovative technologies that are shaping the future of Amateur Radio. A call for papers has been sent, which will provide the opportunity to learn from leading experts. The ZRDC 2025 will highlight the resilience and adaptability of the Amateur Radio community in the Pacific Northwest by embracing new platforms and technology that continue to foster the passion for radio communication.

More information on the Conference including registration and ticket prices can be found at: https://www.zeroretries.org/p/conference

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Ham Connect Program for New Hams

Posted on 2025-08-01 by Rich

Are you a new ham? Congratulations on getting your license! The organizations listed below would like to invite you to a Ham Connect Program where you will meet other experienced hams and have an opportunity to learn how to use your new knowledge to participate more fully in the world of ham radio.  This includes activities such as contesting, getting on HF, outdoor activities like Parks on the Air, DIY antenna building, and how to prepare for and participate in emergency communication (EmComm) either from home or in the field. This preparation often involves fun events that provide community service while expanding radio skills. 

There is one remaining session of the Ham Connect Program. 

  • Sunday, Oct 5, 3:00 pm (virtual), Host: Cascadia Radio. Scan QR code for meeting link.

We look forward to meeting you!  If you have any questions, feel free to email us at info@seattleemergencyhubs.org .  Up-to-date information about Ham Connect sessions and virtual links can be found at http://www.hamconnect.org or by scanning the QR code below.

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Board Policy on Site Accessibility

Posted on 2022-02-14 by Rich

Although we are currently reviewing the site to make it as accessible as possible, it is hard for those without particular limitations to anticipate what problems users might have in accessing parts of the site. If you notice something that could be an obstacle, please let us know. Contact webmaster@psrg.org.

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