~~NOTOC~~ ** NEWS ** ==== UPCOMING MEETINGS ==== The monthly **McARCS** planning meetings are held via Zoom. The //next meeting// is scheduled for **September 9th 2024 at 6 PM**. *** Everyone is Welcome ***\\ **__Please Mute Mic when not speaking__** Join us on ZOOM [[https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83894184251?pwd=jjPjn2NxBTEXyTygkdNni3uxtqMGB7.1|https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83894184251?pwd=jjPjn2NxBTEXyTygkdNni3uxtqMGB7.1]]\\ Here is how [[https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting|https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting]] Meeting agendas and minutes can be found in the [[:resources|Resources]] section. ---- ==== EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING ==== The Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services, in conjunction with the Mendocino Auxiliary Communications Service (MACS), will be offering two one-hour ZOOM presentations on emergency radio procedures and on emergency radio documentation. Unlike our regular day-to-day chatting, emergency communications require special considerations to be efficient and to document what you have done. These two presentations will be offered twice in October on the following dates from 1800 to 1900 hours: *Oct 7 - Monday - Procedures *Oct 11 - Friday - Documentation *Oct 21 - Monday - Documentation *Oct 25 - Friday - Procedures You need only attend one presentation for each topic. When registering, please give me the dates you wish to attend. For those wishing to attend, please [[mgmcarter@outlook.com?subject=October emergency communications training|register with me]] so I can send you the invitation with the ZOOM meeting link and the appropriate forms for the practice sessions. Please share this information with other hams you know. 73,\\ Mike KC6MGM\\ MACS Coordinator ---- ==== SEPTEMBER 2024 TEST SESSION ==== A test session will be held at **10 AM** on **Saturday, September 21st** at the [[https://goo.gl/maps/NVU1HeuduXfgjSwN9|Redwood Collegiate Academy]] in Ukiah. If you are interested in testing, please contact [[tdhanna@msn.com?subject=September 2024 test session|Tim WB9NJS]]. If you would like to participate as a volunteer examiner, please contact [[ki6rit@gmail.com?subject=September 2024 test session|Nick KI6RIT]]. For links to video recordings of the technician and general-class license training sessions, click [[:training_resources|here]]. **ALERT**: Effective April 19th 2022, the FCC will be implementing a $35 application fee for new license applications. Upgrading an existing license to a higher class is exempt. The fee is in addition to the $15 test fee. Volunteer examiners (VEs) won't be collecting the application fee; you will need to make payment to the FCC directly. Click [[https://www.arrl.org/fcc-application-fee|here]] for more information. ---- ==== PETER KOOLS, NB6H, SK ==== It is with sadness that we report that our friend and colleague, Peter Kools, NB6H, passed away recently. Peter had recently joined the amateur radio world but in a short period, worked his way up to an extra-class license, became active on the VHF and HF bands, became accredited as a volunteer examiner (with participation in 10 sessions in a year!), gave presentations at our last general license training class, and stepped up to be the secretary for McARCS. He was known for his warm personality and willingness to help. The McARCS officers and members extend our condolences to Peter's family. ---- ==== JUNE 2024 TEST SESSION RESULTS ==== On Saturday, June 15th, a test session was held in Lakeport. Of the three people that tested, two passed - two upgrades from technician-class to general-class. ---- To view older news postings, click [[:news_archive|here]]. //{{counter}} visitors to this page since January 2020//