Special Notice:

Posted on 2025-04-28 by Rich

The date of the PSRG Annual Picnic has changed from Sunday, July 27 to Saturday, July 26. Please update your calendar. More information about the picnic will be posted as the date approaches.

Posted in News & Information | Leave a comment

Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service Amateur Radio Licensing Exam

Posted on 2025-04-08 by Rich

The Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) is holding an amateur radio licensing exam at North Seattle College. The exam is to obtain or upgrade your FCC amateur radio license. All license class levels (Technician, General and Amateur Extra) are being offered. The exam fee is $15.

Date: Saturday May 3, 9am – 10:30am

Location: North Seattle College
Education Building, 3rd Floor
9600 College Way N
Seattle, WA 98103

To register, click ACS Ham Exam and complete the registration form.
For questions, contact Don Lim at ae7vx.don@gmail.com.

Posted in News & Information | Leave a comment

MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU SPECIAL EVENT NET! Season 7-3 of PSRG’s Rain or Shine NOON Net

Posted on 2025-04-08 by Rich

MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU SPECIAL EVENT NET!
They said it couldn’t be done…
But we’re giving it the full PSRG try—because when has that ever stopped us?

The Mission?
Multiple locations: St. Edward State Park & Richmond Beach Park. A gaggle of net hosts. A POTA (Parks on the Air) activation too and of course…coffee & donuts.
Sunday, May 4th, Noon Net. RF, Allstar & Echolink connections from our friends far & wide are encouraged to check in and join the Rebellion—uh, Repeater!
Whether you’re at a mountaintop, a picnic table, or sipping coffee on your porch, this net is going full Chewy. Expect coordinated chaos, camaraderie, and carbs. All licensed amateurs welcome. 😊

 

Posted in Gatherings, News & Information | Leave a comment

Ham Connect Program for New Hams

Posted on 2025-04-08 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. 

Five sessions of the Ham Connect Program are scheduled. Each session will provide the same information from the participating organizations. The sessions are spread out across the Seattle area and are in-person, hybrid, or virtual.  You are welcome to attend any or all.

  • Saturday, March 15 (in-person), Hosts: WSARC and WW7MST, Salvation Army, 9050 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106, Club meeting from 9:30am -10:30am, Ham Connect program starts at 10:30am. 
  • Saturday, April 12 (virtual and in person), Host: Seattle ACS, North Seattle College, 9600 College Way N, NSCC Ed Bldg., 3rd floor, room 2843A.  ACS meeting 9:00am-10:30am, Ham Connect program starts at 10:30am. Scan QR code for Zoom link.
  • Saturday, June 28, 11:00 am (in-person), Host: PSRG, South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave SW, north side of campus at Seattle Field Day. 
  • Tuesday, July 22, 7:00 pm (virtual), Host: Seattle Hubs. Scan QR code for Zoom link.
  • Sunday, Oct 5, 3:00 pm (virtual), Host: Cascadia Radio. Scan QR code for meeting link.

We look forward to meeting you at one of these programs.  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.

Posted in Education, Gatherings, News & Information | Leave a comment

Registration for the Remote HF Station

Posted on 2023-07-19 by Rich

The PSRG Remote HF Station is ready! If you are a PSRG member, hold a valid FCC Amateur Radio License, and are interested in obtaining credentials to use the station, please fill out this FORM. (To register as a member  of PSRG, click Membership/Join on the menu at the top of this page–even if you already consider yourself a member.)

Once submitted, a member of the PSRG Remote HF Station Admin team will reach out to you with instructions on how to get logged in and start operating.

Posted in News & Information | Leave a comment

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.

Posted in News & Information | Leave a comment

Send Us Your Photos!

Posted on 2021-04-14 by Rich

We have added a Photo Gallery page to the website. We are seeking photos of PSRG events beginning with 2018 Field Day, especially the Annual Dinner, Annual Meeting and 2018 Picnic. If you have photos to submit, email them to K7RCH@psrg.org. (Note, if you have trouble sending them, email Rich for help.)

Posted in News & Information | Leave a comment