Hurricanes, wildfires, mudslides and floods have once again highlighted theways that amateur radio operators serve their communities. Amateur radionot only provides a way for citizens to communicate for their own safetybut a way for them to assist others when cell phones and othercommunication systems fail or are overloaded. For those interested in obtaining an FCC amateur radio license, the GreeneCounty Amateur Radio Emergency Service (GCARES) is offering three AmateurRadio license classes starting February 20, 2022. The classes will meetfrom 7 to 9 p.m. each Sunday through April 24th. A test for all classes oflicenses will be given May 1st at…
Active Weather 2/16/2022
February Wavelengths
The February Wavelengths is now available! Thank you Jim for your work on the newsletter. KE8LTL
Virtual Weather Spotter Training Webinars
Spotter Webinar 1: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 (6 PM – 8 PM): https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8979512873121186060 Spotter Webinar 2: Thursday, March 24, 2022 (6 PM – 8 PM): https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4650246311892748044 Spotter Webinar 3: Monday, April 18, 2022 (7 PM – 9 PM): https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8239934073279106317
Hamvention 2022 Update
14 weeks and counting Hams and vendors hoping to attend Hamvention 2022 are asking questions about plans to deal with COVID. Hamvention management is monitoring the situation closely. General Chairman Rick Allnutt, WS8G, has issued the following statement: “We strongly anticipate that the Hamvention 2022 is a go. We cannot guarantee what government may decide about unknown changes in the pandemic. It has become obvious that the State of Ohio is very unlikely to call a halt to large gatherings anytime soon. Despite a recent large spike in Omicron COVID cases and hospitalizations, there is no move to restrict large…