Thursday, November 30, 2017

Daniel [KL7WM] -- Issaquah WA Tech Class 12-02+12-09 2017 (11-30-2017)

Issaquah, WA 98027

LICENSING CLASS
12/02/2017 Start/End Dates: 12/02/2017 - 12/09/2017
Times: 9:00am - 5:00pm both days
# of Sessions: 2
Class level: Technician
Morse code offered: No
Pre register required: No
Fee: FREE, but the test cost $ 15
Pre Study required: No
Class Type: Weekend/One Day
Exam offered: Yes
Sponsoring Club/Organization: FWARC & Mike & Key ARC
Instructor: KL7WM@aol.com
Contact: Daniel Stevens KL7WM
Phone: (206) 228-9274
Email: KL7WM@aol.com
Location: Issaquah City Hall, Cougar Room
130 E Sunset Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
Additional Information: This FREE 2 Saturday radio class is for everyone with little or no radio knowledge. One just needs to know how to multiply and divide or use a calculator. You will get everything you need to pass the test and get an amateur radio license. You don’t need to learn Morse Code or CW. This is a very exciting cutting edge hobby. You can talk around the world on a radio that cost only $50. The VEC Test cost $15. 7 year olds have passed the test. Many families attend. There are 60 pages of handouts with 160 illustrations and quizzes and many items to see, feel and handle. 4 or 5 instructors will answer your individual questions. There is over a 90% pass rate, and many pass the second level test also. Videos, songs and informative Youtubes will make this a fun class for all. Do something exciting for yourself, this year. Get your radio license. Ham radios are great for Emergency preparedness and Survivalist, Hiking, Camping, and Boating. Please register so your handouts can be prepared. Register by sending your name and class dates in an email to, Daniel Stevens, at KL7WM@aol.com
NOTE: If you can help VE on 12-09, please contact KL7WM@aol.com

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11-30-2017 09:00PT


Sunday, November 26, 2017

Sam [KD7PWA] -- Wet Cat, Ahoy! (Nov 24, 2017)

Schroeder hasn't gone in for many years.
Don't know what happened cuz it was dark.
Now it's time to change the sheets.

Sent from Sam's Bar & Grille
It's more than a place,
It's a State of Mind

Originally Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11-25-2017 09:00PT


Dave [KG7LEA] -- Seattle Marathon 2017 Hams (Nov 26, 2017)

-- Seattle Marathon 2017 Hams --
Thank you for volunteering this year
You have received an assignment for this year's Marathon.
Some assignments have changed since the briefings so please check your info.
I have also added additional files such as maps, GPS files, frequency lists, bib numbers, and documents from the Marathon Association.  Lot of great info is online.

You may download soft copies of the documents using the following link.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-9GnRAu0u3uSk5YenJkdVJDRUU

- Marathon 2017 = has the specific files for this years race
- Volunteer Info = has great documents for hams that are new to support events
- Forms = has the general forms such as medical incident, SAG transport log, radio logs, etc...

We look forward to working with you again this year.

-Matt, AE7MK & Laura, W7LMK
Thanks to Dave [KG7LEA] for this info relay!

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11-26-2017 06:00PT


Thursday, November 23, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving Day 2017!



Be sure to catch the Thanksgiving Day wrap-up at 9PM tonight with Doug [KD7DK]!

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11-23-2017 09:00PT


Happy Birthday, John [KG7WOI] (Nov 23, 2017)

Happy Birthday, John [KG7WOI]
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https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNBbfw0Wu58zjz9Pq8s1QKPXfNlhqZNdnionW24iYgVoZ3HdUXICp_s6adbu4A_4nCjEHHHMrEDK584l1CYToPj1i57ztgtB0dY4FJqh7ywBR7CcvnD-sNV91nYF1a7aBtt-23F4R75-E/s1600/32189121555_f03ec9d9cf_o.jpgBirthday Boy and that GUY from Boston

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11-23-2017 09:00PT


Sunday, November 19, 2017

Mike [W7MJK] -- Cheyenne! (Nov 19, 2017)

Mike [W7MJK] -- Cheyenne!
(Saturday, Nov 19, 2018)
Got here last night. 200 miles of icy.
Mike [W7MJK] -- Cheyenne Bound (Nov 18, 2017)
Mike [W7MJK] -- Cheyenne Bound (Nov 17, 2017)


Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11-19-2017 08:00PT


Saturday, November 18, 2017

Mike [W7MJK] -- Cheyenne Bound (Nov 18, 2017)

Mike [W7MJK] -- Cheyenne Bound
(Saturday, Nov 18, 2018)
Waiting in Rock Springs for 80 to open


Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11-18-2017 09:00PT


Mike [W7MJK] -- Cheyenne Bound (Nov 17, 2017)

Mike [W7MJK] -- Cheyenne Bound
(Friday, Nov 17, 2017)
Wyoming last night and today's conditions




Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11-17-2017 09:00PT


Friday, November 17, 2017

Louie [W7DBB] - Black Dog Forge Photos (Nov 17, 2017)

Seen Ye, Been There!

Also, mark your calendars for our
legendary Annual Holiday Open House.
December the 9th, 2017
from 5 PM til really late...
This year will be a most
extravagant affair.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye

Louie [W7DBB] -- Black Dog Forge Invites You -- Nov 11th 6PM+ (Nov 09, 2017)

THANKS!!!!!!!!

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11-17-2017 09:00PT


Sunday, November 12, 2017

Daniel [KL7WM] - Ballard Nov-2017 Ham Training Results (Nov 12, 2017)

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November 04 + 11, 2017
Ballard (Philadelphia Church)

Free Ham License Training
RESULTS:
41 Technicians, 11 Generals (2 Tech/Gens), 3 Extra
44 New HAMs
Thank you to the Trainers, VEs, HAMs (and their families), and Communities who support us!

The Ballard Technician Class and General class finished today, November 11, 2017. 
It created 44 New Hams.
41 Technicians and 11 Generals and 3 Extras.
Two passed their Technician test and General test to become Generals and one passed all three test to become an Extra.
That is 269 New Hams, year to date, which is more than last year.  There is one big December class to come.
Many, many thanks goes to the training instructors and VE testors.   There were 6 instructors and 17 VEs for these two classes. 
There were four grading lines.
Thank you
Daniel Stevens KL7WM
Training Coordinator
ARRL Liaison VE
206 228 9274

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Technician Class
Philadelphia Church
(Ballard)
PC Center
2363 NW 80th St, Seattle, WA 98117
(free off street parking)
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MORE Classes coming up!
For more information and
training materials,
and to register
Please Contact:
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Daniel Stevens KL7WM
Training Coordinator
206 228 9274
KL7WM@aol.com

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11/12/ 02:00AM PT


Saturday, November 11, 2017

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Louie [W7DBB] -- Black Dog Forge Invites You -- Nov 11th 6PM+ (Nov 09, 2017)

Hear Ye, Hear Ye
Black Dog Forge is up and
running and ready for you to come
on down and celebrate with us
November 11th, 2017
from 6 PM til ....
We miss you all a lot, so please
get down here and hug at us.
Get here anyway you can! 
Equinox Studios are located at
6555 5th Ave. south
Seattle, WA.  98108
Black Dog Forge's in Big Blue Bldg - Studio #109
=======
The whole city block of studios are having
their regular second Saturday open houses at the same time.
Lots of really cool stuff .
Family Friendly. Well behaved dogs are always welcome
Also, mark your calendars for our
legendary Annual Holiday Open House.
December the 9th, 2017
from 5 PM til really late...
This year will be a most
extravagant affair.

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11-09-2017 20:30PT


Wednesday, November 8, 2017

PSRG Education Meeting -- SDR on SAT Nov 11 @1:30PM (Salmon Bay Cafe)

The next Educational meeting will be on
 Saturday, November 11th at 1:30pm 
at the Salmon Bay Cafe.
Topic: Software Defined Radio (SDR)
Presented by: Scott [KI7LBE]

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11-10-2017 09:00PT


Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Daniel [KL7WM] - Free Ham Technician and General Classes - 11-04+11 (Nov 1, 2017)

November, 04+11, 2017 (Saturdays)
Free Ham License Training:

Technician and General Classes

(Great News -- Classroom will be available for Nov 11th Class & Exam!)
(9:00AM-5:00PM Saturdays)
Philadelphia Church
(Ballard)
PC Center
2363 NW 80th St, Seattle, WA 98117
(free off street parking)
Followed by FCC VE Exams (Nov 11):
Technician, General, and Extra License
(3:30 PM to 5:30 PM).
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We can accommodate 50 students
on a
first come first served basis.
Register early.

To register send an email to Daniel Stevens, 
KL7WM@aol.com  with name and class date

VE Walk-Ins Welcome
$15 VE fee | Photo ID | FRN/License (Upgrade)

For more information and
training materials,
and to register
Please Contact:
Daniel Stevens KL7WM
Training Coordinator
206 228 9274
KL7WM@aol.com
DETAILED INFORMATION:
    The Radio Licensing classes start this Saturday, November 4 and 11, 2017.
    Here is some more information about the radio class:
        The Technician Class is the first class you should take and it will be in the room downstairs on the main floor.
        The entrance is on the south west corner of the building, on 24th Avenue.
        There is also a General Licensing Class in a different room.

1    LOCATION:    The Technician class will be in south room and the General Class, which is for people who have a license, is in the north room.
Both classes are from 9 AM to 5 PM both days at
PC Center
2363 NW 80th Street
Seattle, WA 98117
2    PARKING:  Parking is on the west and south sides of the building.  Street parking is free. There is a Memorial Service at the church, so please carpool if you can.
3    LUNCH:    There will be an hour for lunch.  You can bring your lunch it you want and eat in the class rooms  There are also breaks throughout the day,
4    HANDOUTS:    There will be 10 take home quizzes and a Illustration booklet with 160 illustrations from the training slides.  Several different instructors will answer your questions.
5    FRN:    Be sure to go to the FCC ULS web site and get your FRN (Federal Registration Number),
The Federal law requires the FCC to have your Social Security Number (SSN) to start your license data file.
You can do this at their web site and then you will not have to put your SSN on the official NCVEC 605 License Application Form., at the test. We would rather not see your SSN, either
The licensing process will go quicker if you get you FRN before the test.  Go to the FCC ULS site: http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home
If you have a Novice license or an expired license, then you need to bring a copy of your license to the test session on the second day.
6    TEST INFORMATION:    The Test is a Closed Book test.  Training material can be placed on the floor,
    a)    You will need a FRN or your Social Security Number.  We would rather not see your SSN, so please get your FRN from the FCC before the second day.
    b)    You will need a photo ID.  A government identification is preferred.
    c)    $15 will be collected at the beginning of the test.  Cash or a check is preferred
    d)    Bring a pen for the official application and a pencil for the test score sheet.
    e)    Bring a simple calculator.  You can not use your cell phone or I-PAD.
    f)     Some calculators, pens and pencils are available for the test
7    RESULTS:    The test take about an half an hour  It is immediately graded.and you will know the results before you leave.
        Please raise your hand when you are finished and a runner will pick up your test package and take it to the graders.
    a)    After you finish the Technician test you can take the General. Just ask a runner.
    b)    The $15 allows you to take one Technician test and one General test and one Extra test.  Most students take both the Technician test and General test.
    c)    If one fails a Technician test, then another Technician test would cost $15.
    d)    Most of the time the test is finished in 1 1/2 hours
    e)    Licenses appear in the FCC ULS database in about 10 days.  The training team will send you an email when your license appears.

We will see you this Saturday, November 4, 2017
Daniel Stevens KL7WM
Training Coordinator
206 288 9274
KL7WM@aol.com

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11/01/2017 20:00 PM


Monday, November 6, 2017

Daniel [KL7WM] - VEs Needed for Ballard HAM Class Exams -- Sat, Nov 11, 2017 (Nov 06, 2017)

VEs Needed for Ballard HAM Class VE Exams
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(Technician, General, and Extra License)
Saturday 3:00~5:30PM
November 11, 2017
We need some VEs for the Technician and General test on
   Saturday, November 11, 2017.
The test will be about 3:00 PM at the
      PC Center
      2363 NW 80th Street
      Seattle, WA 98117
           (immediately across NW 80th, south of Larson's Bakery)
There is about 50 in the Technician class and 11 in the General class.
Please let me know if you can come.

Thank you
Daniel Stevens KL7WM
ARRL Liaison VE
206 228 9274
email: KL7WM@aol.com
(additional info here)
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Class + Walk-Ins VE Session 
at 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
$15 VE fee | Photo ID | FRN/License (Upgrade)
Philadelphia Church (Ballard)
PC Center
2363 NW 80th St, Seattle, WA 98117
(free off street parking)
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For more information please contact:
Daniel Stevens KL7WM
206 228 9274
KL7WM@aol.com

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 11/06/2017 19:00 PM