Special Notices:

Posted on 2025-09-10 by Rich

 

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Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service Amateur Radio Licensing Course & Exam

Posted on 2025-09-10 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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Ham Connect Program for New Hams

Posted on 2025-09-10 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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PSRG Board Meeting, Saturday October 11

Posted on 2025-09-10 by Rich

The next PSRG Board meeting will be held Saturday, October 11 at 1:30 PM on Zoom. As always, anyone is invited to attend and comment, but only Board members will vote.

Join Zoom Meeting: PSRG Board Meeting Zoom

Meeting ID: 850 3497 4069
Passcode: 545784

 

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PSRG Educational Meeting, Nov. 8th: Satellites and the ISS

Posted on 2025-09-10 by Rich

The November PSRG Educational Meeting is Saturday, November 8 at 1:30 PM on Zoom. The topic is Amateur Radio in Space. Operating Ham Radio satellites and the ISS, presented by Mike Thomas, KB8BMY.

Synopsis: How to work Ham Radio satellites using modest equipment, with an emphasis on operating the ISS. Access the onboard  repeater, APRS digipeater and speaking with crew members will be covered, along with satellite operating fundamentals.

And of course, what equipment to use.

If you ever wanted to operate Ham satellites but thought it’s too expensive and too complicated, you’ll want to see this presentation. You can do it! KB8BMY will show you how.

Join Zoom Meeting: November PSRG Educational Meeting

Meeting ID: 828 2276 0461
Passcode: 387164

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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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