Posted by af6aq on 18th August 2011
The infrastructure to re-launch field instruction in ARRL’s Emergency Communications training program is now in place.
· The printed course transcript is now available in the ARRL store: www.arrl.org/shop/The-ARRL-Introduction-to-Emergency-Communication-Course/
· Field exams for the new course have been developed and are available from the ARRL Continuing Education Program office. You can review requirements for registering as a Field Examiner and find the information you’ll need to perform those responsibilities, including instructions for ordering exams, at: www.arrl.org/emergency-communications-field-examiners
· You can find authorized ARRL Field Instructors and Field Examiners by conducting a search of our database at: www.arrl.org/find-a-fi and www.arrl.org/find-a-fe.
· We’ve also just launched a new searchable database for Field Instructors and Field Examiners to register their classes and/or exam sessions on our website www.arrl.org/find-an-emcomm-class-exam.
EC-001 Field Instructors Needed
Field Instructors are volunteers who commit their time and expertise to offer classroom instruction of the ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Course. Volunteer instructors may now conduct classroom instruction covering the material in the new Introduction to Emergency Communication course.
Field Instructors must be registered with the ARRL Continuing Education Program and must meet certain requirements:
Completion of EC-001 (old or new version)
Completion of FEMA IS-100, 200, 700 and 800
Must be 18 years of age with Technician or higher license
ARRL member
Recommendation of Section Manager
If you are interested in serving as an ARRL Field Instructor for EC-001 you may submit an application here.
Debra Johnson, K1DMJ
Continuing Education Program Manager
Telephone: 860 594-0296
Email: djohnson@arrl.org
ARRL – The national association for Amateur Radio™
225 Main Street
Newington , CT 06111
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Posted by af6aq on 16th July 2011
The Salvation Army, together with the Mt. Diablo Amateur Radio Club, will be holding a 7 week course where you can learn everything you need to earn your Technician Class (entry level) FCC Amateur Radio License.
The Technician Class license is your entry to the world-wide excitement of Amateur Radio and Emergency Communications… and now you do NOT need to learn Morse code!
Course begins on…
Thursday August 18, 2011
at 7-9 pm
The Salvation Army
3950 Clayton Road, (at West St.)
Concord 94521
Registration is required.
Class is FREE but there is a $5 materials fee and Textbook if needed about $26. Each student must have full access to a copy of the text.
Follow up training and License testing will also be available.
To sign up email: HamRadioClass@gmail.com
For voice mail or fax: 925 465-9554
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Posted by ks6m on 15th June 2011
Registration is now open for the new online Introduction to Emergency Communications course (EC-001). Course information, including a description, pre-requisites and instructions on how to register are available on the ARRL website (http://www NULL.arrl NULL.org/online-courses).
The new Introduction to Emergency Communications course includes updated content from the previous Basic Emergency Communications Level 1 course, as well as some content previously included in the former Level 2 course. The EmComm training program has been restructured to offer two courses: This enhanced basic course for EmComm volunteers who want to serve as part of an ARES® response team and the management course — Public Service and Emergency Communication Management for Radio Amateurs (EC-016, also available on the ARRL website) — for those who are serving in ARES® leadership and management roles.
More information is available in the original ARRL news release (http://www NULL.arrl NULL.org/news/view/new-online-introductory-emergency-communications-course-now-available) dated June 15, 2011.
Completion of EC-001 is one of the requirements for Full ARES Member status in East Bay Section ARES.
John Rabold KS6M
Section Emergency Coordinator, East Bay Section
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Posted by af6aq on 13th June 2011
Ham Radio Licensing Course Forming in June and July for August presentation!
The Salvation Army together with the Mt. Diablo Amateur Radio Club will be holding a 7 week course where you can learn everything you need to earn your Technician Class (entry level) FCC Amateur Radio License.
The Technician Class license is your entry to the world-wide excitement of Amateur Radio and Emergency Communications… and now you do NOT need to learn Morse code!
Course begins on…
Thursday August 18, 2011 at 7-9 pm
The Salvation Army
3950 Clayton Road, (at West St.)
Concord 94521
Registration is recommended.
Class is FREE but there is a $5 materials fee and Textbook if needed about $24. Each student must have full access to a copy of the text.
Follow up training and License testing will also be available.
To sign up email: HamRadioClass@gmail.com
For voice mail or fax: 925 465-9554
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Posted by af6aq on 14th March 2011
General Class License Preparation Class
The East Bay Amateur Radio Club, in conjunction with West Contra Costa County Adult Education, will conduct a class for amateurs preparing for the General Class License Exam. This is an evening class, meeting at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM each Tuesday, from March 29 through June 7, except for Tuesday, April 19 . Location is Alvarado Campus, 5625 Sutter St., Richmond, CA 94804. A VE session will be held at the final class session. Registration is through the West Contra Costa County School District Adult Education Office, 6028 Ralston Avenue, Richmond. Class fee is $5 paid to WCCAE. Exam fee is $15 paid to VE. Textbook is The ARRL General Class License Manual Revised 6th Edition which will be available for purchase. Contact Ken, KO6NO, at 510-222-0830 or email: ko6no@comcast.net .
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