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.
- Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS), http://www.seattleacs.org
- Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs, https://seattleemergencyhubs.org
- West Seattle Amateur Radio Club (WSARC), https://www.w7aw.org
- Puget Sound Repeater Group (PSRG), https://web.psrg.org
- West Washington Medical Services Team (WW7MST) http://www.ww7mst.org
- Cascadia Radio, http://www.cascadiaradio.org
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.
