http://www.w3vpr.org/node/1156

April 28, 2012 10AM-12PM Rain date TBA (next day or next week)
Check www.w3vpr.org morning of event
Start Time 10:00 AM
Transmit 146.565
End Time 12:00 PM –meet at club 12:30 PM
Awards – Certificates first, second, third place
Fellowship of HAMs

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The attached file is for the Tech Class students to learn to program the Wouxun radios presented to them by LDG Electronics. 73, Rick KK4GV

Latest version of this guide updated 4-29-12 is now attached. (Corrects backlight instruction Menu #9)

The Radio TV Museum in Bowie is conducting a SPECIAL EVENT Station on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 8 AM
to 8PM. It is in rememberance of the sinking of the Titanic, 100 years ago on the 14th.
The frequencies are: 3.955, 7.160 (or above) 14.255 and 21.425. The call letters are W3R.
IN ADDITION, Tony Young WA3YLO will monitor our repeater (147.105) and offer a special QSL card to
any who wish to contact him. Call W3R and wait a little.....he is also operating HF radio.

Lots of used equipment. Click "Read more" to see a list. List is not guaranteed to be complete or accurate but will give you a good idea of what may be available. All items sold "AS IS" and final sale, no returns. Sale benefits widows of SK hams as well as the club. Giving these items new homes honors the previous owners and local hams can get some really good deals. No inquiries please. (Note - IC-706 was sold by owner before we took possession of the equipment but was still on his list)

The General Class licensing class starts May 5 and is held from 9 AM to Noon in 5 Saturday sessions. This is an intensive course designed upgrade you from Technician to General in time for Field Day operations. Sign up at: http://www.w3vpr.org/node/249

Inquiries - email kk4gv at w3vpr dot org

Here is the latest issue of the Ham Arundel News for April 2012

The Anne Arundel Radio Club is accepting email bids for the following Winged Emblem Collins S Line to be sold only as a 3-piece set. This equipment is being sold on the behalf of the estate of Bill Tauber, W3HTW.

Click "Read More" for all the details.

Dana's family, and especially his wife Vee, has requested that we post this invitation to the AARC membership to attend Dana's memorial service on this Saturday, 17 March at 2:00pm at the St Martins Episcopal Church, 375 Benfield Rd, Severna Park. A reception will be held in the parish hall following the service to which all are invited.
--Chuck K3ACT

The 21st Annual Walk for the Animals Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis
This event benefits the Anne Arundel SPCA - Need more operators - Time 0745 to 1300

Here is a link to the latest chart of the ham bands effective March 5, 2012 to include the new 60 meter rules.

http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Hambands_color.pdf

73, Rick - KK4GV