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Tri-Cities VE Testing Sept 20

Posted Wed, 08/26/2020 - 10:37am by Mike Tesky KC7CCK

VE TESTING
We are going to try to have a test session in the Tri-Cities on Sept 20, 2020. Here are the requirements for those wishing to test. There will be a limit of 15 people allowed to test. You must call me to preregister, at which time you will be given the test time and location. You will be required to provide and wear a face-mask and gloves while at the test site. You will have to pay the required test fee of $15. Please be prepared with EXACT cash, as no change will be provided. Also, a check payable to the ARRL will also serve as payment, for a cash-less transaction. You will need to go to the ARRL web site, and print out the following forms and number of copies each to complete in advance, and bring to test session.

Along with above you will be required to bring your own pens, pencils and calculator. You can not use your cell phone for a calculator. Please be prepared with your PHOTO ID. If upgrading your current license, you will need to provide a photocopy of your current license, as it is sent in with the rest of your paper work. You will be allowed to take only 1 test and no more. Testing will be outside, at a established business following state and local business requirements which will include, a medical history, your temp will be taken, while social distancing directions will be adhered to.

YOU MUST HAVE ALL OF THE ABOVE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR TESTING! If you arrive without any of the above, or show up NOT preregistered you will not be allowed to test.

To preregister call 509-783-6236 Mike Tesky KC7CCK

New Call Signs and Upgrades

Posted Thu, 08/06/2020 - 10:19pm by Mike Tesky KC7CCK

Call signs and upgrades from our July 19th test session have just been posted. Those upgrading are: Robert KC0CYL Extra: Suzan KJ7OED General: Joshua KI7AND General: William KB7HCZ General. The following are all new Hams and New Technicians: Eric KJ7PNQ; Cole KJ7PNR: Phillip KJ7PNS: Christopher KJ7PNT: Sabrina KJ7PNU: Matthew KJ7PNV. Congratulations to all the upgrades and welcome to Ham Radio to all new Techs. Thank all of you for a very interesting and different test session.

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Social Nets

Posted Wed, 08/05/2020 - 5:39am by W6OLA

I want to invite you all to take part in our "Social Nets". We have casual nets mornings and evenings on the 146.62 repeater. The repeater has a negative offset and a tone of 123 hz. Grab a cup of coffee and a donut and join me on Saturday mornings at 07:30 for my crazyness. Jokes, Trivia, and good old friendship. It is a casual net and the fun happens when my listeners take part. You make it happen. This is your invitation to join in.
I would love to add your name and call sign to my log. See you there.....Keep Healthy!
And God Bless you and God Bless America.
Ed W6OLA

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Virtual Online Club Meeting

Posted Mon, 08/03/2020 - 10:00am by Richard Bogert

THIS MONDAY NIGHT!! It's TCARC meeting time again!! Dust off your 2 meter rigs! Due to the Covid-19 virus, the Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club meeting is not going to happen at the Red Cross Office. It is being replaced with a 2 meter social net and meeting at the same 7PM time but using the 146.64 W7AZ repeater. The repeater uses a NEGATIVE offset and a TONE of 100 htz. For those that have participated in the past, the repeater has had some repairs since last month and is working much better.
This is the 5th On the Air" meeting the club has had since the Covid-19 pandemic began and it is going pretty well but I am looking forward to seeing all of you again. Perhaps we can meet in September. We will have to wait and see.
There will be a short business meeting followed by a social net. During the net, you will be able to share what you have been doing with Ham Radio recently. It might have been a great DX QSO, Meteor Scatter contacts, you're studying for an upgrade or you got some new equipment working.
You do not need to be a member of the Tri-City Amateur Radio Club to participate. New Hams are encouraged to participate. - Richard Bogert KI7OOM

Results July VE Testing

Posted Mon, 07/20/2020 - 9:14am by Mike Tesky KC7CCK

VE testing today in the Tri-Cities saw 11 people come in to test. 4 folks were already Lic. Hams, 3 took the Gen test and passed and 1 took the Extra test and passed it as well. 7 folks came in as non Hams and 6 of those left as new Techs. 1 young man came close but says he will do it, for being 12 years old he will do it. Congratulations to all for a job well done. And thank you to those VEs that helped as well. I by all means I want to thank Richard, KI7OOM for hosting the test session at his place of business. It was a different session with masks and gloves. Thank you everyone.

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New Morning Net on WF7S 146.62 7:30AM

Posted Sat, 03/28/2020 - 8:02am by Richard Bogert

Everyone is feeling a little isolated these days and for good reason but you don’t have to be isolated. You can be social, make friends and still be safe at the same time. There is a new 2 meter social net in town.
If you’re a NEW HAM or an Old HAM you are invited to participate in a new morning social net on the 146.62 repeater WF7S. The purpose of this net is to help new hams get involved and give old hams a way to stay involved in the exciting world of amateur radio. The net is every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 7:30 AM. This is a social net open to anyone with a valid FCC amateur radio license. The conversation will be light and casual. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about ham radio operations. The 146.62 repeater uses a standard NEGATIVE offset and a TONE of 123 Htz. Come join the fun! You can also join via Echolink Node 835368 or Wires-X room #21979.

You do not need to be a member of the Tri-City Amateur Radio Club to participate. New Hams are encouraged to participate. - Richard Bogert https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2999824720083254&set=gm.29080593...

Welcome To The Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club Website

Posted Mon, 06/15/2009 - 11:22pm by admin
This site is devoted to providing a forum for helping the club members, as well as anyone interested in amateur radio, receive the assistance needed to get the most enjoyment out of the many facets of amateur radio. The Tri-City Amateur radio club serves ham radio operators in southeast Washington state including the cities of Pasco, Kennewick, Richland; Benton and Franklin Counties and the surrounding towns.

Club members with the proper permission can create, edit and publish the content using the tools of the website and without a webmaster middleman. Registered non-members may post new forum topics and comments. Anonymous (non-registered) users may view most site content, but may not post information

The main menu is in the upper right corner.

Regular Club and Business Meetings start at 7:30 pm and are held at the Red Cross Building, 7202 W Deschutes Ave, Kennewick.

Top Menu Button "Information"-- contains the bulk of information on what's happening with Tri-City Amateur Radio Club, including area repeaters and packet nodes. It has special announcements, the President's Corner, meeting minutes, events schedule, event reports, and a variety of articles about amateur radio subjects.
Top Menu Button "Calendar"--provides a calendar view of club and other events of interest.
Top Menu Button "Forums"-- a typical forum-based area where subjects can be broached and others can comment.
Top Menu Button "Photos"-- an area where members can contribute photos, organized into albums, for viewing by all.
Top Menu Item "Swap Meet"-- a Buy-Sell-Trade classified ad tool for use of area amateurs.
Top Menu Item "About"-- a page providing an overview and history of Tri-City Amateur Radio Club.
Click HERE For Site Registration & TCARC Member Instructions
Send your mail and donations to--
Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club
P.O. Box 73
Richland, Washington 99352

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Equipment for sale

Posted Fri, 06/01/2018 - 3:04pm by W6OLA

ALINCO TWINS FOR SALE...
Alinco DX-SR8T HF Transceiver 160-10 meters. Purchased new May 2020 for $479.95. With Hand Mike and Instructions. Selling for $400.00
Alinco DX-R8T/E Communications Receiver covers from 150 KHz to 34,99999 MHz. Purchased new October 2017 for $399.95. Less than 2 years old. With Instructions. Selling for $295.00. Complete Alinco Twins station for less than $700.00.

COMPLETE AMATEUR STATION FOR SALE. COMPLETE HF/UHF/VHF STATION READY FOR "FIELD DAY" OPERATIONS OR USE AS AN EMERGENCY "GO STATION". STATION CONSISTS OF:
1. ALINCO DX-70 HF AND 50 MHZ TRANSCEIVER. SSB, CW, FM. 100 WATTS / 10 WATTS. AM 40 WATTS, 4 WATTS. INCLUDES HAND MIC.
2. LDG AT-100 AUTO TUNER
3. QYT KT-8900 UHF/VHF TRANSCEIVER (VHF 25 WATTS, UHF 20 WATTS). INCLUDES HAND MIC.
4. RADIO SHACK MODEL # HTA VHF AMPLIFIER AND RX PRE-AMPLIFIER.
5. POWERWERX VOLTAGE/CURRENT USAGE IN-LINE METER.
6. WEST MOUNTAIN RIG RUNNER POWER STRIP MODEL # 4005H WITH ANDERSON PLUGS.
7. MFJ 25 AMP POWER SUPPLY MODEL MFJ-4225.
8. THE UNIT HAS A PRE-MOUNTED COPPER PIPE FOR ALL GROUND CONNECTIONS.
9. TWO SEPARATE SPEAKERS. ONE EACH FOR ALINCO TRANSCEIVER, AND QYT TRANSCEIVER.
10. IN-LINE PWR/SWR METER.
11. UNIT CAN BE POWERED BY HOUSEHOLD POWER, BATTERY, OR A SMALL GENERATOR.
12. THE ENTIRE STATION IS MOUNTED ON A WOODEN FRAME AND A TWO WHEEL LUGGAGE CARRIER PROVIDES MOBILITY.
THIS IS A $1400.00 VALUE FOR $900.00.

RIGBLASTER PRO TOP OF THE LINE RADIO INTERFACE (NEW - STILL IN THE BOX) $100.00

CUSHCRAFT RINGO VERTICAL AR-10 TEN METERS $30.00

MFJ-1279 SOUND CARD INTERFACE. $30.00

SWAN WM-3000 PEAK READING WATT METER,SWR METER. $60.00

HEATHKIT HW-32 20 METER SSB TRANSMITTER WITH MATCHING SB-600 SPEAKER AND HP-23A POWER SUPPLY. POWER SUPPLY HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO SOLID STATE. $300.00

CONTACT ED W6OLA FOR EQUIPMENT INFORMATION AT 509-586-8652 OR w6ola@arrl.net

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2020 Amateur Radio Testing (VE Testing)

Posted Sat, 02/24/2018 - 6:18pm by admin

‎Amateur Radio Testing (VE Testing) for the Tri-Cities area is held every other month at the Boy Scout Office building, 8478 Gage Blvd Kennewick, WA 99336 (across Gage Blvd to the north from Costco.)

Doors open at 1:30pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but it is good if we have some idea as to numbers that will be there. The doors are locked and testing starts at 2:00pm sharp. If you have special needs to test please notify the area coordinator Mike Tesky (contact info below) at least a couple weeks before the test date. Cost is $15. Please bring some form of picture identification (driver's license, passport, school ID, etc.) If you are testing for a license upgrade you must bring a photocopy of your current amateur license, for which the examiners must send in with the paperwork.

Dates

More Info Contact Testing Coordinator Mike Tesky:
Phone(509) 783-6236
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Pacific Northwest Hamfairs and Swapmeets

Posted Wed, 01/14/2015 - 9:00am by admin

This is by far the most comprehensive list of amateur radio related events in the pacific northwest. Much thanks to N7CFO .....

Pacific Northwest Hamfair webpage at http://www.n7cfo.com/amradio/hf/hf.htm

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