You’ve earned your Technician license… now what?  The Story County ARES Winter Ham Radio Seminar will be a hands-on forum where you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about topics you may have only heard about.

Topics will include:

• Hands-on radio setup, usage and on-air operating procedures
• What should I buy as my first or next radio?
• APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System)
• “Fox Hunting” / Radio Direction Finding
• Introduction to digital modes (including PSK-31 and RTTY)
• Public Service event and ARES volunteer opportunities

NOTE: If you need help with specific radio equipment (such as programming or setup) please notify the event organizers in advance and we will attempt to coordinate assistance for your make/model of gear.

Location:
Mary Greeley Medical Center – Bessie Myers Auditorium
1111 Duff Avenue
Ames

Time:
Saturday Jan 16, 2016

8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Should significant winter weather be a factor, this event will be rescheduled to January 23^rd

 Cost/Registration:
There is no cost to participate, however we kindly request advance registration so we can track attendance and ensure we have contact information to enable advance notification of any event changes

Registration is available online at http://www.kb7vml.net/registration
Paul Cowley  KB7VML

Iowa District 1 Emergency Coordinator

Amateur Radio Emergency Service