On this page you will find the most current activities and volunteer opportunities of the RRRA
Current Events
Skywarn Training 2010
Advanced SKYWARN Class put on by the NWS at the Fargo Public Safety Building, 4630 15th Ave. North in Fargo on Tuesday March 30, 2010 at 6:30 PM. If we do have a spring flood around that time it may have to be rescheduled like last year but for now the 30th is the date.
Emergency Services Volunteers Training
First, is a change in the date for a training session for Emergency Services Volunteers. At the last club meeting I had announced that we would have a training session in preparation for a spring flood event after the February club meeting. That session will be held after the March meeting because my fellow ECs will be out of town on February 16 and I may not be driving yet after my back surgery. So could you put a note on the site that the ES Volunteer training will be postponed till after the March club meeting.
HAMFEST 2010
Anyone who wants to be involved with the planning of the 2010 RRRA April Hamfest
Are invited to the following meetings:
Ham Fest 2010 Meetings
Sunday January 10 3PM Mom’s Kitchen University Drive and Main Ave
Monday Feb 1 7PM Frying Pan Hwy 10 Moorhead, MN
Monday March 1 7PM Frying Pan Hwy 10 Moorhead, MN
Monday April 5 7PM Location to be Determined
Monday April 12 7PM Location to be Determined
Again the Date is April 17th 2010 in our same location at the RRV Fairgrounds.
VE Testing Requirements
You will need to bring with you the following
Cost $15.00 for each test. If you pass the first test, and you wish to
take the next level test, it is free, only if you pass the first test.
If you fail the test and wish to retest you must pay the $15.00 again.
Picture ID, and or 2 other Forms of ID
MUST HAVE Your FRN if you have it. (on your license ) for existing hams
MUST HAVE Copy of your license A MUST
MUST HAVE Original License A MUST
MUST HAVE If you are pending an up grade, you have taken a test but you
have not received you license in the mail yet) You will need Original
CSCE, and a copy of your CSCE
If this is your first time testing.
Your Social Security number. If you are taking the test for the first time.
If you are a minor and you do not have any form of ID, you must have a
parent or guardian with you.
ALL THESE THINGS ARE NEEDED.
Calculators ( keep it simple)
You should bring a calculator. If it is programmable, you must prove to
the VE team that all memories are clear. IF you can not prove it,
You can not use it. You can not use cell phones or computers as
calculators.
a simple slide rule calculator will do most if not all calculations
needed for all test.
Testing location
location is at the Cass co annex
1010 2nd Avenue South, Fargo, ND
VE Testing for 2010
Here are the scheduled VE test dates for the year 2010 There may be changes to the test dates due to tech class scheduling. Jan 19th Following the Red River Radio Amateur club meeting Time Approximately 8:00PM Cass Co. Annex 1010 2Nd Ave South Mar 16th Following the Red River Radio Amateur club meeting Time Approximately 8:00PM Cass Co. Annex 1010 2Nd Ave South April 17th Time 1:00 PM Red River Radio Amateur Hamfest Red River Valley Fair Grounds West Fargo ND Jun 15th Following the Red River Radio Amateur club meeting Time Approximately 8:00PM Cass Co. Annex 1010 2Nd Ave South Aug 17th Following the Red River Radio Amateur club meeting Time Approximately 8:00PM Cass Co. Annex 1010 2Nd Ave South Oct 19th Following the Red River Radio Amateur club meeting Time Approximately 8:00PM Cass Co. Annex 1010 2Nd Ave South
Mentoring class
Hi all.
We are ready to start the mentor class, the mentor class will emphasize
the general class ham test. This class will be open to ALL hams MEMBERS
AND NON MEMBERS ALIKE, that would like to up grade to general, and some
of you that are general that would like a good refresher. After you all
get your General ,we will start teaching the Extra class. Again if you
are an extra and would like a refresher you are welcome also. You can
pick the book of your choice. We will be using the ARRL General book to
start with. Testing sessions will be set up with the VEs, for time and
location of testing.
Again you do not need to be a member of the RRRA to come to the class
At this time we will not be doing anything with the tech class because
there is a tech class being held the first 2 weeks of October 2009 with
testing on the October 17, 2009
RRRA has a meeting room reserved every Wednesday night starting
September 23^rd . It is on the second floor of the West Fargo Library,
109 3^rd Street East. The library entrance is on the south end of the
building adjacent to the parking lot.
At this time all classes will be starting at 7:00PM
if you have any questions please let my self cq52simplex@arrl.net or Bob WB0DSF (WB0DSF@far.midco.net )
10 Meter Beacon arrives in the FM Area!!
The 10 meter beacon that has been planned since late last summer is now on the air.
It is using the call WØILO on 28.2865 CW from the tower site between Kindred and Walcott.
Of course we are hoping to get reception reports from all sorts of distant states and DX locations, but any observations in the local area are also encouraged.
Send any reports to Alan AIØQ at, ai0q@arrl.net


