Events
Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Meetings
KARO ECHO meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 1900 (7:00 PM) at the Kensington Community Center (KCC), 59 Arlington Ave., Kensington, CA 94707. The KCC is directly East of the Arlington Community Church and North and uphill of the Kensington Library. See Map. Ample parking is available by turning (East) up Kensington Park Road (at the only traffic light in Kensington). The June 12, 2023 meeting will be a hybrid (Zoom and in-person) meeting. Email info at karoecho dot net for the zoom link.
KARO ECHO provides internet Zoom access to all meetings, thus, KARO ECHO member meetings will also simultaneously take place online using Zoom. Everyone on the KAROECHO mailing list will receive an invitation link to the meeting by email. To get on our mailing list and receive our Newsletter, please JOIN HERE or send an email to info at karoecho.net
Tentative Agenda
June 12, 2023 Agenda: (tentative, subject to update and approval at beginning of meeting)
This meeting will focus on our yearly Field Day on June 24
The agenda before the Field Day discussion will be covered fairly quickly, and the long list is mostly there if anyone wants to suggest a follow-up discussion related to any of the items after the presentation (if time allows) or at a future meeting.
Call to order/logistics
Introductions
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Agenda
Treasurer's report
New business
Vote on opt-in option for sharing contact info with other members
Update on website "join" form changes
Complying with FCC rule on RF exposure evaluation
Update on Fire Dept. and CERT discussion
potential exercise
drafting Standard Operating Guide (SOG)
Old business
Outreach/PR/web
Tech./Infrastructure
Elmering
Neighborhood nets and Comm. hubs
Training and Operations: Field Day June 24
Adjourn
Future Meeting schedule
July: Post Field Day discussion
August: Mike Patterson N6JGA, ARRL section manager
September +: possible presentation regarding KPH/MRHS and KPH field trip opportunity to follow
Please send dues made out to KARO ECHO
Yearly dues are $30/year and $40 for a family membership. We are a tax deductible 501(c)3 charitable organization . Use tax ID # 83-3114142.Your donation will help us serve our community. Mail and correspondence to: KARO ECHO -- P.O. Box 2025, El Cerrito, CA. 94530-3651Use the donate button to donate or pay dues online (Paypal). and fill out the registration form under Get Involved/Join. You can get on the mailing list by filling out the registration form without paying membership dues.
Weekly Radio Training and Preparedness Net
The Weekly Contra Costa County HF EmComm Disaster Preparedness Net meets every Thursday at 1830 local time on 3893 KHz LSB.
The KE Net meets every Thursday (except Thanksgiving and major holidays) at 1900 on 146.415 MHz Simplex, but not before the West Co Co County EmComm ARES/ACS Net finishes on their 145.110 MHz repeater (Tx -600 with a PL 82.5).
All hams are welcome.
As always, be ready with pencil and paper. Please come with new relevant announcements. The NCS has a surprise test for us each net. Be ready to change frequency. Please have handy the KaroEcho Hybrid 213 message form. Always be familiar on how to use your radio, keep your batteries charged, and how to change frequency. See related documents in our Training page and in the Operations page on the WORKSTREAMS drop-down menu. Specifically see:
A list of Relevant VHF and UHF SIMPLEX Frequencies in our area
The KARO-ECHO HYBRID ARES/RACES MESSAGE FORM in MS Word format
The same KARO-ECHO Hybrid ARES/ICS 213 message form as a PDF
Definitions of ARES Message Precedence Designators (Emergency, Priority, Welfare, and Routine).
Comparing ICS-213 Message Form with the ARRL Message Form (a very short critique)
A Breakdown of the Elements of the ARRL/ARES Standard Message Form Made Simple (for Dummies)!
A Short Example Why We Use the ARES/ICS Modified Message Form
Formal Written Traffic versus Point to Point Verbal Tactical Comms: When to write it down and when not to (write it down).
For past net events see our PAST EVENTS PAGE
NCS schedule of operators
The KaroEcho Technical Work Group was at the Kensington Fire Station (FS-65) on Saturday, October 15, 2022 repurposing radios, batteries, and equipment due to upcoming seismic retrofitting.
Left to right: KN6BUY, KK6NDF, KJ6IUV, and KE6BEE
Recent Webpage Updates to KaroEcho.Net: New content, links, and files
Special Guest Speaker, Mike Patterson, N6JGA, ARRL East Bay Section Manager, scheduled August 14, 2023
Website File Updates in General
This file will be updated monthly or when new occasions arise.
VHF/UHF Simplex Operations in Our Area
For FM operators, you will find activity on the national 2 meter FM calling frequency (146.520 MHz) and 70cm FM calling frequency (446.000 MHz). Typically, operators will either limit their time on these calling frequencies or ask people to follow them to a different frequency to keep the calling frequencies as open as possible for all users. These calling frequencies will likely be very busy, so they will be difficult to use.
The following FM simplex frequencies may be active in our area, and are alternative places to listen or call, in addition to the calling frequencies. 146.520 and 446.000 MHz.
70cm
441.00, 446.00 calling freq., 446.50
1.25cm
223.400, 223.420, 223.440, 223.460, 223.480, 223.500, 223.520
2m
146.400
146.415 Karo-Echo Primary
146.430 Karo-Echo Old Secondary (Do not use because it is too close to primary
146.445
146.460
146.475 KaroEcho New Secondary CERT assigned by OES
146.490 Crockett
146.505 CoCo Cty OES Martinez Simplex & Alameda City ARES (ARCA) Primary
146.520 National Calling Freq.
146.535 Alameda City ARES (ARCA) Secondary
146.550
146.565 Oakland ARES/RACES Secondary
147.405
147.420
147.435
147.450 Richmond CERT
147.465
147.480 Berkeley (NALCO ARES/RACES)
147.495 San Pablo CERT
147.510 Central Marin RACES
147.525
147.540 Hercules CERT
147.555 Southern Marin RACES
147.570 Pinole CERT
147.585 Oakland ARES/RACES Primary & North MARIN RACES
Elmer Program
Take advantage of this service as it benefits the entire community to have more skilled radio operators in the field. The more questions, the more answers. Please feel free to ask for additional classes and/or help by sending an email to elmer@karoecho.net or info@karoecho.net
Also see: https://www.karoecho.net/workstreams/training for study materials
Quality Ham Radio Ongoing Yearly Presentations and Events
Dan Goldstein, KJ6KEU, the East Bay Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC) speaks at the ORCA Club Meeting on "EmComm Mutual Aid in a Digital World", 2022-09-10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwNMwDUu0A8&ab_channel=ORCASecretary
The 2021 Pacific Division Zoom Meeting, was held on December 4, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPfZ1bRL4v4&ab_channel=k6wx run by Pacific Division Director, Kristen, K6WX, video recording can be found here and on our Resources page. Kristen emphasized that she and the ARRL works for us, we do not work for them. They are listening, so send in your suggestions.
The most recent Pacific Division Wide Zoom Meeting was held on December 10, 2022 . It was also recorded. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVYQ1kK-ajA&ab_channel=k6wx These ARRL division-wide meetings displays the challenges and successes that ham radio is currently addressing.
The ARRL has started a new website for its Learning Center. You can find it at https://learn.arrl.org/ . It has several learning paths (Electronics & Technology, EmComm, etc.), a bunch of courses to take and a pot load of webinars. It also has links to help you find radio clubs; hamfests & conventions; license classes, and exam sessions. You can access the site from your computer, tablet or phone. See Dave Casler’s “Intro to the ARRL's new ‘learn.ARRL.org’ Site” video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvgZvH7rIoE (YouTube; 11:58).
QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo
QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo are held twice yearly. They are quite good. They’ve put out a call for speakers and are looking for them worldwide. Information on becoming a presenter, or attending the expo, is at https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/
The next QSO Today Expo is scheduled for March 24 and 25, 2023 Call for speakers here https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/speakercall.html
Past presentation are available on Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/showcase/qsotodayhamexpomar2021
The September 17-18, 2022 QSO Today Videos will be available on-line (see their webpage)
Ham Radio University (HRU) Past Presentations
A plethora of excellent presentations on all topics of ham radio are available to view here https://hamradiouniversity.org/past-presentations/
Among the presentation topics every year will be Amateur Radio Emergency Communications; Basics of HF Operating; Ham Radio Contesting and DXing, Communicating Through Amateur Radio Earth Satellites; Software Defined Radios; HF and VHF Digital Communications; Parks on the Air, Skywarn, Cables & Connectors, and Using Raspberry Pi Computers in Amateur Radio. For a plethora of their excellent past videos on Youtube please see: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioUniversityNLI/videos or go to (https://hamradiouniversity.org/past-presentations/
Attendance is free, but registration is required. The topic are detailed, accurate, friendly, and varied over a wide range of topics, including EmComm; HF Operating; Contesting & DXing; Satellites; Software Defined Radios; Digital Communications and more. For more information, go to https://hamradiouniversity.org/
WaveTalkers
A group in Southern California called the WaveTalkers has a mission “to help you learn to become a more effective communicator in any medium.” On their website at http://wavetalkers.com/index.php they have a number of resources, including video courses for all three license classes and courses to help you get started in APRS and Winlink. They also have reference materials for some ham basics, such as Phonetics and Q-Codes. Their home page announces that their next presentation will be on January 20 with a topic of “Solar and Emergency Power”. Definitely worth a look as part of your efforts to improve your skills.”
Ham Radio Classes and License Tests in the Bay Area
ALL FCC EXAM QUESTIONS and ANSWERS ARE PUBLISHED ON-LINE
Question Pools
The following is copied from the National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) website:
The Question Pools are developed and maintained by the Question Pool Committee (QPC) of the NCVEC by FCC instruction and Part 97 Rules & Regulation : Subpart F: §97.523 Question pools All VECs must cooperate in maintaining one question pool for each written examination element. Each question pool must contain at least 10 times the number of questions required for a single examination. Each question pool must be published and made available to the public prior to its use for making a question set. Each question on each VEC question pool must be prepared by a VE holding the required FCC-issued operator license.
The question pools are normally valid for 4 years and the current Question Pools are as follows:
Element 2 – Technician – Effective July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2026
Element 3 – General – Effective July 1, 2019 until June 30, 2023
Element 3 -- General -- Effective July 1, 2023 until June 30, 2027 ** NEW
Element 4 – Extra – Effective July 1, 2020 until June 30, 2024
Each FCC Element or question pool consists of at least 10 times the number of questions required for a single examination and is released to the public normally 6 months prior to becoming effective for use in examinations to allow pleanty of time for publication and study. Each element or pool has a syllabus that is broken down into main sub-element sections (normally 10) and an unlimited number of sub-topic sections under each sub-element. Each sub-element is numbered with a prefix designating the Element number, example T1, T2 etc, followed by the subtopic letter for the section of each sub-element, example T1A,T1B, etc.
2022-2026 Technician Question Pool Public Release - January 3, 2022 Revised 01/06/2022 - MSDocX Format
http://ncvec.org/downloads/2022-2026%20Technician%20Pool%20Released%20Jan17%20Revised.docx
New Graphics http://ncvec.org/downloads/2022-2026%20Technician%20Pool%20Released%20Jan17%20Revised.pdf
The ARRL Guides for Obtaining your technician class license http://www.arrl.org/getting-your-technician-license
'The Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club (MDARC) offers courses and exams. See https://www.mdarc.org/education-and-testing Tests are offered at 6 pm before the MDARC regular meeting begins. MDARC is offering ZOOM Classes and exams at public parking parking lots.
Oncoming MDARC classes: https://www.mdarc.org/education-and-testing/class-details
A new Diablo ARC has opened registration for their 8-session Technician licensing course, beginning January 10, 2023 on Zoom only. It will be followed by a VE test session, then two Get-on-the-Air (GOTA) classes. They plan to hold General and Amateur Extra Class courses later in the year. Get the details and register at (https://www.mdarc.org/education-and-testing/class-details).
Additional MDARC on-line education details here at https://www.mdarc.org/education-and-testing/on-line-resources
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Walnut Creek CERT Ham Radio Licensing (Ham Cram) & Training Classes:
The Walnut Creek "CERT Ham Radio Licensing (Ham Cram) & Training Classes" are a series of three classes which will give you the skills and knowledge to become a member of Walnut Creek CERT’s radio communications team.
Part 1 -The part 1 class is a one day exercise that prepares you to pass the ham radio “Technician” license examination required by the FCC to legally operate a ham radio. (A training session for "General" license upgrade is also available). The Walnut Creek CERT communications training team conducts this training session using a simple technique (called "association") that produces a very high percentage of successful test results, virtually eliminating the need for a multiple week training course to pass the FCC license exam that will be given at the end of the session.
Part 2 - “CERT Getting on the Air” class 1 - . Learn how to communicate on a radio and, optionally, order a radio as part of the WC CERT Group Purchase plan.
Part 3 - “CERT Getting on the Air” class 2 - Learn how to use your new radio.
The cost for Part 1 is $35, payable at the door, which includes the required $15 FCC license Examination Fee; all training materials; continental breakfast; and a pizza or sub sandwich lunch. There is no additional charge for Parts 2 and 3.
Note: The Walnut Creek CERT Ham Crams and License tests will resume after the Shelter in Place orders are lifted.
See: https://sites.google.com/site/wccerthams/classes/cert-ham-radio-licensing-training-class
San Francisco Radio Club is offering license exams. See: https://www.sfarc.org/ve-examinations.html
*Postponed- Please check back after the SIP
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Benicia Amateur Radio Club offers their highly successful hamcram. The ham crams are restarting in October 2023. Hurry registration begins in August.
They encourage CERT members to expand their value to their teams by becoming licensed Amateur Radio Operators. They also offer a simultaneous One-Day General Class upgrade study course for those who currently possess a Technician License. The cost is $35, which includes all study material and the FCC exam fee. We also provide free coffee and other refreshments throughout the day to make things easier. Lunch is NOT included but there are several restaurants across the street and a list will be provided. You can obtain additional information by going to the BARC website at BeniciaARC.com. See: http://beniciaarc.com/wp/hamclass/
The Benicia Amateur Radio Club (BARC), partnering with the Benicia Emergency Response Team (BERT) members was asked several years ago to create a Ham Radio licensing class for members of its CERT program. Response to this One-Day licensing class has been very favorable and recently the class was opened to CERT teams throughout Northern California. Attendees have come from Shasta to Santa Clara, and from Alameda to Sacramento and the San Joaquin Valley.
Following emergencies, communications are often lost or severely impacted and FEMA has recommended that CERT teams throughout the country encourage the use of Amateur Radio as an alternative. Also known as Ham Radio, this proven means of communications does not rely on existing infrastructure thereby providing an alternate method of communicating during and following a disaster.
We would like to invite your CERT team members to join other fellow CERT members from throughout Northern California at our accelerated one-day licensing class in Benicia. Historically over 90% of attendees pass the on-site FCC licensing exam administered by federally accredited examiners immediately at the conclusion of class.
Access: Our facility has full handicap access.
Info/Signup: Online at www.beniciaarc.com/. Class size is limited to 90 and it always fills up, so register promptly. Questions: hamradioclass@beniciaarc.com or Ham Class Instructor, Art Mayoff, (925) 212-9953. Please share this invitation with your CERT team leaders and your individual team members.
Increase your value as a CERT team member. Become a licensed Ham Radio Operator in one day.
One-Day Ham Radio Class, October 7, 2023in Benicia
Registration will open mid-August.
https://beniciaarc.com/hamclass/
License Pool link: https://beniciaarc.com/resources/fcc-license-question-pool/
Applying for your FRN number https://beniciaarc.com/frn-info/
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BAEARS sponsors periodic ham tests throughout the year in the Bay Area. See: https://www.baears.com/
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Oakland Radio Communication Association, (ORCA) and Amateur Radio Club of Alameda (ARCA) co-sponsor quarterly American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) Amateur Radio Test Sessions. Note: Classes and exams are postponed until after the Shelter in Place orders are rescinded.
Where: MEDIA ROOM -- OAKLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT -- 1605 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY (AT 16TH ST) -- OAKLAND, CA 94612
What?: Testing for FCC Technician, General and Amateur Extra operator class licenses will take place.
Classes and tests are currently postponed because of the lockdown orders.
What to Bring:
a government issued photo ID, either your Social Security Number or FCC Registration Number (FRN), a pen and a pencil. For upgrades bring your original license and a photocopy of it, or a valid Certificate of Successful completion of Examination (CSCE) from a prior exam and a photocopy of it.
What NOT to Bring:
Calculators at a VE session are provided by the team (i.e., no personal electronics or calculators are allowed).
Fee
A $15 license fee per exam date is required. No extra fees beyond the $15 are required should a candidate choose to take all three exams—for each of the operator classes— in one session (as time permits).
More Info
Call 510-918-4627 or 510-741-8227
*Postponed- Please check back after the SIP
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Local In Person License Preparation Classes
No in person exam preparation classes are currently offered in our area. This situation is constantly changing. Please see: http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-class
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More Classes:
This is an excellent free technician license preparation series https://radiosignals.org/main/tech
Finding a License Class http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-class
Finding ON-LINE Ham Study Classes to prepare for exams: https://hamstudy.org/
Excellent Study Tools and Resources for License Preparation https://hamexam.org/
The following links list online classes by https://hamstudy.org/sessions look promising
Youtube.com has a plethora of license guide videos that vary from excellent to poor
The following are some select ARRL on-line ham license study classes
W9TWJ VETEAM Contact: Tanner Jones Email: W9TWJ@arrl.net
Website: https://w9twj.com/exams/
Exam Website: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/W9TWJ
KA4KBX VETEAM Contact: Gary Pike, Email: vetesting@yahoo.com
Sponsor: KJ4PJE PARC
Website: https://parcradio.org/pages/online.html
Exam Website: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/KJ4PJE
N0ZRD VETEAM
Contact: Gordon Hanson Email: N0ZRD@mnyarc.org
Sponsor: MNYARC/KOLTC.org
Website: https://exam.mnyarc.org
Exam Website: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/N0ZRD
KB7UTV KC7QJO VETEAM
Contact: Lawrence Simon Email: larry@simonlj.net
Sponsor: Las Vegas VE Team
Website: https://www.lvhamtest.us/video-supervised-license-exam-sessions/
Exam Website: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/KC7QJO
W4WRE VETEAM
Contact: Rodney Webb Email: W4WREares@gmail.com
Sponsor: Lakeway ARC - W2IQ
Website: http://www.hamonlinetests.com/
Exam Website: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/W4WRE
KM6ZQB VETEAM
Contact: Heather Parker Email: parker_prince@yahoo.com
Sponsor: San Diego ARRL VE Team
Website: http://hamstudy.org/sessions/arrl/km6zqb
WB9ZPH VETEAM
Contact: Janet Crenshaw Email: wb9zph@gmail.com
Sponsor: WB9ZPH
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/wb9zph
Exam Website: http://hamstudy.org/sessions/wb9zph
AD6ZH VETEAM
Contact: Morris Jones Email: ad6zh.mj@gmail.com
Sponsor: Silicon Valley VE Group - register on website or email team for an appt.
Website: http://www.svve.org
N9LHS VETEAM
Contact: Linda Straubel Email: straue75@gmail.com
Sponsor: Daytona Beach ARA - contact team (7:30pm testing Mon-Thurs)
Website: https://www.dbara.org/about/testing-sessions/
Exam Website: https://www.dbara.org/about/testing-sessions/
WL1B VETEAM
Contact: Brandin Hess Email: president@aarg.club
Sponsor: Aurora Amateur Radio Group
Website: https://auroraveprogram.org/remote-testing.htm
Exam Website: https://hamexamgen.com/schedule.php
N2YGK VETEAM
Contact: Alan Crosswell Email: alan+exams@columbia.edu
Sponsor: Columbia University VE Team ARC
Website: https://www.w2aee.columbia.edu/content/remote-license-exams
Exam Website: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/W2AEE
AH0A VETEAM
Contact: Joseph Speroni Email: ah0a@arrl.net
Sponsor: Emergency Amateur Radio Club - ZOOM video session
Website: http://earchi.org/
Exam Website: http://hameducation.org/register/
K4WVZ VETEAM
Contact: David Robinson Email: davidmrobinson15@gmail.com
Sponsor: Sun City W4SPC - email team for an appointment
KT4V VETEAM
Contact: Ken Zieleck Email: zieleck@gmail.com
Sponsor: Carteret Cnty ARS - email team for an appointment
Website: https://www.w4ymi.com/
WW1RF VETEAM
Contact: Allan Ryan Email: testing@barnstableARC.org
Sponsor: Barnstable ARC - on demand testing, EMAIL team for an appointment
Website: https://www.barnstablearc.org/?q=node/12
KD8JBS VETEAM
Contact: Benjamin Murray Email: kd8jbs@arrl.net
Sponsor: Williams County ARC
Website: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/kd8jbs
K3BV VETEAM
Contact: Peter Dernikos Email: info@vea.org.au
Sponsor: Book a time slot BEFORE registering on exam website.
Website: http://www.vea.org.au/book-us-online-exam
Exam Website: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/K3BV/
Additional ARRL VE Teams
Exams:
Find an IN-PERSON EXAM SESSION in your area here: http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session
More In-Person EXAMS in Our Area:
The Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club (MDARC) often offers license tests preceding each club meeting. For a current listing see https://www.mdarc.org/education-and-testing/license-testing
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05/13/2023 Novato CA 94945-5009
Sponsor: Hamilton Wireless Association
Date: May 13 2023 Time: 10:00 AM (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead)
Contact: William B. Smith (415) 485-3815, Email: info@k6bw.org
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: Novato Community Hospital in parking lot
100 Rowland Way
Drive-In Exam, Email for a Reservation
Novato CA 94945-5009
Website: https://qsl.net/k6bw/
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Lafayette CA 94549-9999 05/19/2023
Sponsor: Mt. Diablo ARC
Date: May 19 2023
Time: 5:30 PM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: Larry S. Loomer (925) 456-7890 Email: laryloomer@yahoo.com
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: Our Savior's Lutheran Church 1035 Carol Ln Lafayette CA 94549-9999
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Berkeley CA 94720-0001 05/22/2023
Sponsor: UC Berkeley RC/ UCB EECS VEs
Date: May 22 2023 Time: 5:00 PM (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead)
Contact: Albert J. Goto (415) 735-1950 Email: goto@eecs.berkeley.edu
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: UC Berkeley Cory Hall - Room Tbd, Berkeley CA 94720-0001
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Fairfield CA 94533-4933 06/03/2023
Sponsor: Solano ARC VE Wolfpack
Date: Jun 03 2023 Time: 9:30 AM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: Jerome P. Olive (707) 422-6777 Email: kd6wky@arrl.net
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: Jerry Olive State Farm Insurance Office, 1530 Webster Street Suite A, Fairfield CA 94533-4933
check-in at 8:45am
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Lafayette CA 94549-9999 06/16/2023
Sponsor: Mt. Diablo ARC
Date: Jun 16 2023, Time: 5:30 PM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: Larry S. Loomer. (925) 456-7890, Email: laryloomer@yahoo.com
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: Our Savior's Lutheran Church. 1035 Carol Ln., Lafayette CA 94549-9999
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Berkeley CA 94720-0001 06/26/2023
Sponsor: UC Berkeley RC/ UCB EECS VEs
Date: Jun 26 2023 Time: 5:00 PM (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead)
Contact: Albert J. Goto, (415) 735-1950, Email: goto@eecs.berkeley.edu
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: UC Berkeley, Cory Hall - Room Tbd. Berkeley CA 94720-0001
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07/08/2023 Mill Valley CA 94941-1551
Sponsor: Marin ARS
Date: Jul 08 2023 Time: 1:00 PM (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead)
Contact: Kenneth N. Brownfield, (415) 389-6630, Email: exams@w6sg.net
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: MARS Clubhouse, 27 Shell Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941-1551
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07/21/2023 Lafayette CA 94549-9999
Sponsor: Mt. Diablo ARC
Date: Jul 21 2023 Time: 5:30 PM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: Larry S. Loomer (925) 456-7890 Email: laryloomer@yahoo.com
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1035 Carol Ln., Lafayette CA 94549-9999
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07/24/2023 Berkeley CA 94720-0001
Sponsor: UC Berkeley RC/ UCB EECS VEs
Date: Jul 24 2023 Time: 5:00 PM (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead) Contact: Albert J. Goto (415) 735-1950 Email: goto@eecs.berkeley.edu
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: UC Berkeley, Cory Hall - Room Tbd, Berkeley CA 94720-0001
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Sonoma CA 95476-5655 07/29/2023
Sponsor: VOMARC
Date: Jul 29 2023, Time: 10:00 AM (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead)
Contact: Elizabeth A. Morris-Mowrey, (707) 935-7441, Email: n6ly.emm@gmail.com
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: Sonoma Police Station EOC room - Limited seating, 175 1st St W, Sonoma CA 95476-5655
Required: Reserve ahead via email and
Must wear a mask covering both the mouth and nose
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Sonoma CA 95476-5655 07/29/2023
Sponsor: VOMARC
Date: Jul 29, 2023 Time: 12:30 PM (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead)
Contact: Elizabeth A. Morris-Mowrey, (707) 935-7441, Email: n6ly.emm@gmail.com
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: Sonoma Police Station EOC room - Limited seating, 175 1st St W, Sonoma CA 95476-5655
Required: Reserve ahead via email and must wear a mask covering both the mouth and nose
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For many applicants, on-line exams are the most convenient.
They are given often and can be done in the comfort of your own home. Please consider any of the following:
For additional ARRL teams offering remote online exams visit: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/arrl/remote
Silicon Valley VE Group Online Exams - *FIRST & THIRD SATURDAY MONTHLY*
Contact: Morris Jones AD6ZH Email: ad6zh.mj@gmail.com
The Silicon Valley VE group offers online exams the first and third Saturday of each month from 9AM until 11AM PDT. All elements are available. The number of applicants per session is limited due to 4 VEs proctoring each applicant during the exam process. Pre-registration is required. Please sign up by contacting AD6ZH at ad6zh.mj@gmail.com. Include your Name, FRN number, callsign if any, and which element(s) you wish to take. More information and technical requirements can be found on the SVVE website: www.svve.org
Finding an ON-LINE license EXAMs http://www.arrl.org/findonlineexam
A daily list of License Exams given ON-LINE by ARRL go direct to: http://www.arrl.org/online-exam-session
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