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Ham Radio 4-Night License Class in Menlo Park September 30 to October 21

SEMINAR & EXAM: AMATEUR ("HAM") RADIO

WHAT: Amateur Radio ("Ham") License & Communications Course
Study to pass a 35-question, multiple-choice FCC exam (no Morse code) to get a radio license to use certain frequencies as part of your community's emergency response.

WHEN: Every Tuesday 9/30-10/21:
Class 1: September 30: 6:30-9:00 pm
Class 2: October 7: 6:30-9:00 pm
Class 3: October 14: 6:30-9:00 pm
Class 4 (FCC exam): October 21: 6:30-9:00 pm

Also: There will be a special Emergency Communications Training Class (ideal for new radio operators or those wishing to learn about ARES/RACES). See below.

WHERE: Menlo Park Fire Sta. 77: 1467 Chilco St.

COST: $40.00
[make check payable to "Menlo Park Fire Protection District"]
[please bring your check to first class and give to Carol Parker]

***Please write your phone # and e-mail address on the check***

MATERIAL: The ARRL Ham Radio License book will be provided for this class.

INSTRUCTORS: David Fichou (Menlo Fire ARES) & Ken Dueker (Palo Alto P.D.)

REGISTER: Ken Dueker: kdueker "at" powerflare.com. Advise if you also wish to attend the Emergency Comm class.

Sponsored by: Menlo Park Fire Protection District CERT: http://www.menlofire.org.

This course is open to the public but is designed for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Red Cross, and other emergency volunteers, including first responders. There is a maximum of 35 students for this class (priority for disaster volunteer members).

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WILDLAND FIRE EXERCISE Saturday, October 25, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

See details about this exercise from CERPP, the Woodside Fire Protection District and Bill Tagg


EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CLASS Tuesday, October 28, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

This class is designed for CERT members, ham radio operators, neighborhood teams, and others who want to learn about communications in a disaster. Covers all radio and communications systems, including Ham, FRS, police, fire, etc. You don't need a ham license for this class, but it is preferred.

WHAT: Emergency Communications Course for Ham Radio & CERT

WHEN: Tuesday, October 28, 2008: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

WHERE: TBA (Menlo Park area)

COST: FREE !

BRING: Your radio(s) & instruction manuals for them

INSTRUCTORS: David Fichou (Menlo Fire ARES) & Ken Dueker (Palo Alto P.D.)

REGISTER: Ken Dueker: kdueker "at" powerflare.com

Sponsored by: Menlo Park Fire Protection District CERT: http://www.menlofire.org

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Learn More About ARES/RACES Ham Radio in your area: Santa Mateo County: http://www.k6mpn.org

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