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SUMMARY:FREE ON-LINE AMATEUR RADIO OPERATING CLASS
DESCRIPTION:FREE ON-LINE AMATEUR RADIO OPERATING CLASS \n\n\n\nA free\, weekly\, 3-hour Amateur Radio Operating Class on Zoom will begin on Thursday April 2 and run through June 18.  Each Thursday evening session will be 2 to 3 hours long beginning at 6:30 PM.  EASTERN time.  Typically\, two topics are covered per evening.  The presenters will be folks very experienced in the various subjects. \n\n\n\nA detailed syllabus will be published before the classes begin.  Attend them all\, or any that you like\, but you must register for the classes.  To receive registration information\, contact Rol Anders\, K3RA\, at roland.anders@comcast.net.  \n\n\n\nSubjects will include: \n\n\n\nAll About Operating–A general Introduction \n\n\n\nAmateur Radio Organizations—Local to International \n\n\n\nHam Radio Operating Awards \n\n\n\nDXing-History and Tips from the Experts \n\n\n\nQSLing-How to get that needed confirmation for DXCC or WAS \n\n\n\nVHF/UHF Weak Signal Work and “Roving” \n\n\n\nImage Operating—Slow Scan and Fast Scan TV \n\n\n\nRemote Station control over internet \n\n\n\nLearning CW in the no-code era \n\n\n\nDigital Modes—From RTTY to FT8 and beyond \n\n\n\nContesting—How to get started\, tips for the beginner and intermediated contester \n\n\n\nLogging Software—What’s available\, how to use \n\n\n\nPropagation—A general intro to HF Propagation with emphasis on the declining phase of the current solar cycle \n\n\n\nAmateur Satellites—How to get started \n\n\n\nPortable (backpacking) operation and POTA—Tips from an expert \n\n\n\nSetting Up a Modern (or not so modern) HF Station \n\n\n\nLightning Protection and Grounding \n\n\n\nTraffic Handling \n\n\n\nPublic Service\, Emergency Communications        \n\n\n\nThanks\, Rol\, K3RA
URL:https://w3ft.com/event/free-on-line-amateur-radio-operating-class/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum (ARCNEM)":MAILTO:tom.christovich@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:D-Day Commemoration call sign W2W at National Electronics Museum — ARCNEM
DESCRIPTION:Our annual D-day special event station will be operating from the Middle River site Saturday and Sunday\, June 6-7.  10 am to 4 pm each day. \n\n\n\nWe need operators—please spread the word to folks in other clubs \n\n\n\nAll experience levels are welcome.  Experienced mentors/elmers/coaches will be there to guide you.  You can operate in shifts\, take turns talking or logging\, or just hang out\, observing\, and socializing. \n\n\n\nAnyone interested should contact me  tom dot christovich at gmail \n\n\n\nPhoto: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/ \n\n\n\nAmerican GIs heading toward the shoreline of Omaha Beach around June 7\, 1944. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nto National Electronics Museum
URL:https://w3ft.com/event/d-day-commemoration-call-sign-w2w-at-national-electronics-museum-arcnem-2/
LOCATION:ARCNEM\, 2323 Eastern Boulevard\, Middle River\, Maryland\, 21220\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum (ARCNEM)":MAILTO:tom.christovich@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T180000
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SUMMARY:SKYWARN Virtual BASICS
DESCRIPTION:NOAA SKYWARN – Virtual Course BASICS. To receive a weather spotter ID\, take this course. https://www.weather.gov/lwx/skywarn JUNE 8\, 2026 6 to 8 PM Must register
URL:https://w3ft.com/event/skywarn-virtual-basics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T080000
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SUMMARY:INIT HELLO – Apple II Event
DESCRIPTION:The INIT HELLO Apple II conference is back! Registration includes museum admission\, one meal on both Friday and Saturday\, activities\, presentations\, vendors\, and friends. Exact event times and fees available through registration. \n\n\n\nMust pre-register: https://init-hello.org/
URL:https://w3ft.com/event/init-hello-apple-ii-event/
LOCATION:System Source Computer Museum\, 338 Clubhouse Road\, Hunt Valley\, Maryland\, 21030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Father's Day Hamfest and Swapmeet
DESCRIPTION:BARC Father’s Day Hamfest and Swap Meet\n\nJoin us for the 2026 BARC Father’s Day event in Upperco\, MD. This upcoming exciting event will be held on Fathers Day Sunday June 21 th. featuring a giant flea market for traditional tailgating\, miscellaneous items\, and food. Featured items included amateur radio gear\, electronics\, radio control\, disaster-preparedness items\, and numerous door prizes. We thank  K4IA Easy Ham Books\, DX ENG\, RT Systems\,  The ARRL\, and Ed KC3YFZ for their generous donations in 2025.  Plan on this each Father’s Day. Hours: 8 am.-noon. Location: the Arcadia Volunteer Fire Company grounds\, 16020 Carnival Avenue\, Upperco\, MD 21155 . Our value pricing is $8 suggested donation for admission; $12 suggested donation per tailgating space.
URL:https://w3ft.com/event/fathers-day-hamfest-and-swapmeet/
LOCATION:Arcadia Volunteer Fire Co Grounds\, 16020 Carnival Avenut\, Upperco\, MD\, 21155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamfests
ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore Amateur Radio Club":MAILTO:w3ft67@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T090000
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SUMMARY:Apple I Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come to the museum and see Corey Cohen repair and power on our original Apple 1 computer on June 27th! The event will start at 9:00 AM and will go until 2:00\, or until all the repairs are finished on the Apple 1. Corey will also be giving a talk on the history of the Apple 1 at 1:00pm. We will also have our replica Apple 1 running software\, and you can use and program on it. Food will be available to purchase for lunch at noon. Regular museum admission fees apply for this event.
URL:https://w3ft.com/event/apple-i-open-house/
LOCATION:System Source Computer Museum\, 338 Clubhouse Road\, Hunt Valley\, Maryland\, 21030\, United States
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