Accessed on 11 October 2018, 0552 UTC, Post #723.
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Comment: Here are some of the top Amateur/Ham Radio news stories compiled by QRZ NOW (http://qrznow.com). Views expressed in this news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.
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Hawaii Island Amateur/Ham Radio notes:
Don’t forget to participate in the 2018 ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET) on Saturday, 13 October 2018, from 0900 to 1200 HST.
The final round of Amateur Radio Technician Class License classes begins on 01 November 2018 at the Keaau Community Center in Keaau (Hawaii Island). The VE-administered test will be given on 06 December 2018. A test fee of $15.00 will be collected at the time of the exam. For more information, please contact Doug Wilson (KH7DQ) at douscelle@aol.com.
For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please check the blog sidebars and links. These news feeds are updated daily and weekly. Thanks for joining us today.
Aloha es 73 de
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Public Information Coordinator
Hawaii County, ARRL Pacific Section