Because of the ongoing quarantines/lockdowns/Shelter at home or in place orders, many hams are at a loss as to how to upgrade or help others get a license. Well an option that has been around in the FCC rules is being exercised now. Remote Testing has been allowed by FCC rules for a long time,Continue reading
Amateur Radio License Classes/Exams – CANCELED
The following classes and exams have been canceled due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns: Green Co has canceled all remaining classes for now and will look to reschedule them later. The exams session scheduled in Middletown for March 18 has been canceled. Look in April and May for more exams.
April Meeting Cancelled
With on-going COVID-19 crisis, it has been decided to go ahead and cancel the April 3 Monthly Meeting. We will re-evaluate as we get closer to the May meeting to determine if we will conduct that meeting. Please stay tuned to media outlets for continual updates about COVID-19.
Advanced Spotter Training Postponed
From NWS Wilmington at 1:30 PM on 03/11/2020: The Advanced Spotter Training and Severe Weather Seminar that was to be held in Dayton on March 14 has been postponed in coordination with other efforts to mitigate potential negative impacts of COVID-19. The training will be rescheduled at a later time.
Monthly Meeting – 03/06/2020
Remember that the Monthly Meeting is this coming Friday at 7:30 PM! More information and directions can be found on the Meetings Page.
Daylight Savings Time Begins 03/08/2020
Don’t forget, Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday 03/08/2020. Clocks roll forward one hour at 2:00 AM. Now is a great time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors and handheld radios. You can also check your radios to make sure that the programming is up to date. Also this is a great timeContinue reading
Severe Weather Awareness Weeks – March, 2020
Important dates to be aware of for the month of March. This came right from NWS Wilmington: Severe Weather Awareness Weeks: KY – March 1 – 7 IN – March 15 -21 OH – March 22-28 Statewide Tornado Drills: KY – March 4 @ 10:07 AM IN – March 18 @ 10:15 AM OH –Continue reading
Upcoming CERT Training Opportunities – Dayton Area
If you are interesting in CERT Training, there are 2 upcoming opportunities available, however, they are up in the Dayton Area. If you are interested, reach out and contact them to find out if they will accept students from our area. Brookville, OH CERT Training Dates: March 24 – May 30 Class is free ofContinue reading
OHKYIN Upcoming Amateur Radio Classes
OH-KY-IN is proud to host class and exam sessions for Tech and General level amateur radio licenses. Please note, our classes are free, but you will be required to purchase your own copy of the approved study guide to bring to the first class. Class Dates Location Technician Five consecutive Monday evenings starting April 6th,Continue reading
Amateur Radio License Exams – March 18, 2020
An examination session in Technician, General, and Amateur Extra amateur radio operator’s license will be available on Wednesday evening, March 18, 2020 at 6 pm in 009 Thesken Hall Miami University-Middletown, Middletown, Ohio. Doors will open for registration at 6 pm and examinations will commence shortly thereafter. Please plan to arrive early as all registrationContinue reading