Communications

[62Grains]

Anyone give lessons? I have a good training manual, but it seems like it's more of the technical side, which I know is needed for the test, but it would be nice to get to see some real world communications in action.

 

[Teuton]

As mentioned above, take the online PRACTICE tests. Same material as the real test and you get sample graded so you can see what areas you are deficient in. Focus on those. Once you get on the air the practical learning starts. Join a group or club according to your chosen Ham starting point.
I went with and stayed with the 2 meter band, it was all I needed. Good luck.

73
Kim
KF7AEJ

 

[AZF350PSD]

DeVry Hamfest

04/20/2019

Location: DeVry University
2149 West Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85001

Website: http://www.w7io.org
Sponsor: Arizona Amateur Radio Club

 

[AZF350PSD]

Tucson Spring Hamfest 3.30.2019

Hosted by the Radio Society of Tucson
The Target Store, 9615 E Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ

Hours - 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Free Admission and Buyer Parking.

Tailgate Spaces $10 per Parking Space. Free VE Testing at 9:00 AM

No Alcohol, Drugs, or Firearms.

For Information & Map, visit http://www.k7rst.org

 

[AZF350PSD]

DeVry Hamfest Saturday April 20, 2019

Hosted by the Arizona Amateur Radio Club and
the Arizona Red Cross Communications Club

DeVry University, 2149 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ

Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Admission Donation: $2.00 - Spaces: $10.00 per parking space
Commercial Vendors, Tailgaters, Prizes
Coffee, Donuts, Sodas
Grand Prizes & Hourly Prizes

Email [email protected] for information or to reserve a space

 

[AZF350PSD]

FYI, the West Valley Club has a new Fusion repeater up on UHF.

Located on top of Boswell Hospital in Sun City Arizona. This repeater is a DR-2X Yaesu System Fusion Digital Repeater, set to Digital Mode.

449.8 MHz Tuesday Night Net at 7 PM

Also several Fusion presentations available on the website.

https://westvalleyarc.com/

 

[ooda]

Are there any Ham radio clubs in Northeast valley and do they conduct testing as well.

 

[impulse]

Are there any Ham radio clubs in Northeast valley and do they conduct testing as well.

With covid, testing has moved to online. Don't even have to leave your house!

 

[rockbronco]

Are there any Ham radio clubs in Northeast valley and do they conduct testing as well.

With covid, testing has moved to online. Don't even have to leave your house!

Really? Maybe this is the time to finally get my license

 

[impulse]

Are there any Ham radio clubs in Northeast valley and do they conduct testing as well.

With covid, testing has moved to online. Don't even have to leave your house!

Really? Maybe this is the time to finally get my license

Yep! https://hamstudy.org/sessions

Great site, I also used to study for my tech license. The covid and remote testing pushed me to finally get my license also.

 

[AZF350PSD]

FYI, currently scheduled hamfests.

Obviously subject to change/cancellation.

26 September 2020 - Tucson Fall Hamfest
10 October 2020 - ATN Surprise Hamfest
24 October 2020 - Copafest
7 November 2020 - Cochise Hamfest and 7th Region
Communications Exercise
7 November 2020 - HARKfest
14 November 2020 - Oro Valley Hamfest
5 December 2020 - Superstition Superfest

 

[Suck My Glock]

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXuQERL_e8M&t=0s[/media]

 

[impulse]

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXuQERL_e8M&t=0s[/media]

I watched that last night, trex arms has been putting out good stuff lately.

 

[AZF350PSD]

Hamfest update from POST 31 above:


26 September 2020 - Tucson Fall Hamfest (Canceled per their website)
24 October 2020 - Copafest (Canceled for 2020)
14 November 2020 - Oro Valley Hamfest (Canceled for 2020)
5 December 2020 - Superstition Superfest (Canceled for 2020)

Other than maybe Harkfest, I'm not holding out much hope for this season.

 

[AZF350PSD]

Wow, Payson has just been added.
Last year was small, but a nice trip anyhow. And the airport open house was the same day.
Might be larger this year due to the others cancelling. Or not......

3 October 2020
TARA Swapfest
Hosted by the Tonto Amateur Radio Association
Rumsey Park, Ramada #5, 400 Mc Lane Road, Payson, AZ

Hours are 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon
Free Admission - Tailgate $5.00
Vendor Tables $5.00 each
VE Session - 7:00 to 9:00 AM - $10.00 fee for testing
A potluck/BBZ will follow the Swapfest until 5:00 PM
Bring your own meat and something to share
Contact Hal Key, KG5LVG at 480.225.5987
or email: [email protected]

 

[Brlux]

I really like the Osmand+ great maps and navigation offline. I used it to get around in China.

 

[AZF350PSD]

Another hamfest canceled.

5 December 2020 - Superstition Superfest (Canceled for 2020)
You can still buy raffle tickets and the prizes will be drawn for on Dec 5.

 

[AZF350PSD]

Hamfest added Show Low AZ.

17 October 2020
Amateur Radio Tailgate Swap Meet
Masonic White River Lodge #62, 741 E Whipple Street, Show Low, AZ

$5.00 to Tailgate - Free to Walk-In
Talk In - 146.76- PL 162.2
Contact [email protected] for details.

 

[AZF350PSD]

Regarding Post 31 above.

Another Hamfest now canceled.

Harkfest in Congress on Nov 7 bit the dust.

 

[AZF350PSD]

Lets get this going for 2022.

15 January 2022
Thunderbird Hamfest 2022
Hosted by the Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club
Glendale Nazarene Church, 5902 W Cactus Road, Glendale, AZ
Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Admission - $5.00/person, Children under 12 Free

18-19 February 2022
Yuma Hamfest
Hosted by the Yuma Amateur Radio Hamfest Organization
For More Information: Visit www.yumahamfest.com
Watch for Updates

19 March 2022
SpringFest
Hosted by the Scottsdale Amateur Radio Club
Fender Parking Lot, 17705 N Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ

26 March 2022
Radio Society of Tucson Spring Hamfest
Hosted by the Radio Society of Tucson
Calvary Tucson Church, 8711 E Speedway, Tucson, AZ

16 April 2022
April Hamfest at DeVry
Hosted by the Arizona Amateur Radio Club
and the Arizona Red Cross Communications Club
DeVry University, 2149 W Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Watch for Details