July 2025
June 30, 2025 Zoom Planning Meeting for HORSES ACROSS MAINE Firecracker Ride
Planning meeting for:
July 5th and 6th Communications for the Event
that goes from North Waterford ME to Sweden Maine along ATV/snowmobile trails/ old abandon RR beds.
The event:
- operations at the comm trailer and
- ham radio operators at locations along the course.
Equipment recommended at this time(May 5,2024):
- Mobile radio 25 to 50+ watts
- Vertical antenna with gain on a mast with good quality coax
- Battery or battery with solar panels -(gas generator may be too loud for the site and the horses)
- Bug spray, sunscreen, snacks (some of the locations are in the woods.)
Contact Wayne N1YIS if you are able to assist or do not have the Zoom link.
July 5-6 2025 HORSES ACROSS MAINE Firecracker Ride
Set up on July 5th the Communications Trailer at the Fairgrounds
July 5th and 6th Communications for the Event
that goes from North Waterford ME to Sweden Maine along ATV/snowmobile trails/ old abandon RR beds.
The event could use a few more volunteers to cover:
- operations at the comm trailer and
- at locations along the course.
Equipment recommended at this time(May 5,2024):
- Mobile radio 25 to 50+ watts
- Vertical antenna with gain on a mast with good quality coax
- Battery or battery with solar panels -gas generator may be too loud for the site and the horses
- Bug spray, sunscreen, snacks (some of the locations are in the woods.)
Contact Wayne N1YIS if you are able to assist
July 7, 2025 - Monthly Meeting
In Person and ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
PreMeeting Supper at 5:00pm at Applebee's Oxford ME
New agenda has been emailed to group.
July 14, 2025 - On air net
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the K1EM, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
July 18-20, 2025 - Waterford World's Fair
The communications trailer will be at the fairgrounds throughout the weekend. Both Oxford County EMA and our group will be on display. If you would like to do one day and perhaps even a demonstration of amateur radio in action ( new category perhaps? FOTA - Fairs On The Air). We are still looking for at least one more member of our group to be there for one day.
July 21, 2025 - On air net
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the K1EM, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
July 28, 2025 - On air net
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the K1EM, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
August 2025
August 2, 2025 - Maine ARRL State Convention
Augusta Civic Center 8:00 am - Noon
Tickets available at the W1NPP website
August 4, 2025 - Monthly Meeting
In Person at EMA Office and ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
August 9, 2025 OHHS Project Graduation Car Show
Setup time between 7:30 am to 8:00am
The car show starts at 10am and runs to 3pm (15:00).
We are there to demostrate what we can do in the event of an emergency as well as promote and show off the hobby. We are looking for three members of our group to be present to meet the public and operate on the air. A clear list of third party allowable countries will be near the HF radio.
August 11, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the KE1M, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
August 18, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the KE1M, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
August 25, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the KE1M, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
Other Events and Nets
New England ARES Academy YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMzRyHawnFlIQ0j4CbXPVQ
SKYWARN GYX Virtual
Winter Spotter Training
New Hampshire & Western Maine https://www.weather.gov/gyx/skywarn
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Hospital Amateur Radio Program Net
1st and 2nd Wednesdays 1600LMt. Washington, NH Repeater 146.655MHz-100.0Hz
4th Wednesday 1600LBuckfield, ME 146.880MHz-100Hz
FYI: http://gblakesl.net/N1GB/N1GB_HARP.html
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Presentations from Feb.3rd 2025 Meeting
Below are links to the notes from the meeting
September 2024
September 2, 2024
In- person & ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (19:00)
Dinner at Applebee's in Oxford at 5:00pm EDT (17:00)
September 7, 2024 -Windsor Hamfest
Augusta Amateur Radio Association, Windsor Fairgrounds, 82 Ridge Rd. Windsor, ME 04363
Talk-In: 146.67 100
Contact: Bill Crowley, K1NIT
150 Maple St. Farmingdale, ME 04344
Phone: 207-512-0312
Email: k1nit@arrl.org
September 9, 2024
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
September 16, 2024
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
September 21, 2024 St. Croix Valley Amateur Radio Club Hamfest
Alexander Elementary School
1430 Airline Rd.
Alexander, ME
Talk-In: 147.330 + 118.8
Public Contact: Roger Holst , W1LH
70 Cooper Road Alexander, ME 04694
Phone: 207-214-9260
Email: holst@midmaine.com
September 20, 2025 Dempsey Challenge
Dempsey Challenge- Paul Leonard KE6PIJ contact
September 20, 2025 Radio Rodeo
Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds Dover-Foxcroft ME
September 23, 2024
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
September 30, 2024
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
October 2024
September 29, -October 6, 2024
Fryeburg Fair
October 4 & 5, 2024 NEAR-Fest XXXIII
NEAR-Fest XXXIII Hillsborough County Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, 17 Hilldale Lane, New Boston, NH
October 7, 2024
In Person and ZOOM Meeting EMA Office South Paris 7:00pm EDT (1900)
October 14, 2024
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on theK1EM, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
October 21, 2024
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the K1EM, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
October 26, 2024 - Maine SET -Simulated Emergency Test
Maine SET will start at 8:00 am and run until noon
October 28, 2024
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the K1EM, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
November 2024
November 4, 2024
In Person and ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EST(1900)
Pre Meeting Dinner @ 5:00pm (1700)
November 11, 2024
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the K1EM, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
November 18, 2024
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on theK1EM, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
November 25, 2024
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the K1EM, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
December 2024
December 2, 2024
In person & ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
- Review of VHF radios in remote sites in Oxford County
- Rejoining the Hospital Net HARP Net
- Year in review
- Planning for 2025
December 3, 2024
LEPC Meeting at the EMA
December 7, 2024 25th Annual SKYWARN Recognition Day
SKYWARN Recognition Day is December 7, 2024. The annual event is celebrating its 25th anniversary. SRD was established in 1999 by the National Weather Service and ARRL® to commemorate the contributions of SKYWARN volunteers.
There will be a SRD special event from 0000 – 2359 UTC on the day. The objective is for all amateur stations to exchange QSO information with as many Amateur Radio SKYWARN Spotters and National Weather Service Stations as possible on the 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6, 2-meter and 70-centimeter bands.
December 7, 2024
Remembrance Of Pearl Harbor Hawaii is preparing for the 83rd commemoration of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. The 83rd anniversary of Pearl Harbor theme of "Forging Ahead" emphasizes not only the historical significance but also the vital role of the younger generation in preserving and honoring this legacy. This year’s event will take place December 07, 2024, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM HST at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, HI. The event will also be live streamed. ARRL requested, and has received, a waiver from the Federal Communication Commission’s Part 97 rules to communicate with military stations as part of Pearl Harbor Day commemorations December 7 – 8.
December 9, 2024
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the K1EM, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
December 16, 2024
- On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the K1EM, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
December 23, 2024
- On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the K1EM, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
December 30, 2024
- On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the K1EM, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
January 2025
January 3, 2025 Signup Deadline for Digital Meeting in Waldo County
January 4, 2025 Kids Day
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® Kids Day runs January 4, 2025 from 1800 UTC - 2359 UTC. Operate as much or as little as you like.
The event is designed to give on-the-air experience to young people, to foster interest in getting a license of their own, and give older hams a chance to share their stations and love for amateur radio with their children. You can share the excitement with your own kids, grandkids, a Scout troop, a church, or the general public!
All participants are encouraged to post their story and thumbnail photos to the Kids Day Soapbox page. Tell the world about your operations, the fun you had, and the contacts you made! Remember, ARRL must have a completed release form in order to include youth photos (younger than 18 years of age) in ARRL publications.
From: https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-kids-day-january-4-2025
January 6, 2025 Zoom and Eyeball meeting
This will be our first meeting of 2025.
At 17:00 (5:00 pm) Dinner at Applebees in Oxford.
At 18:30 Set up and testing of HF and UHF/VHF radios
At 19:00 Monthly Meeting - combination of an in person meeting and Zoom meeting . If you aren't traveling to South Paris and want to participate, please make sure you have the Zoom invite from Wayne.
At 20:00 (8:00 pm)
- Tenative 160m test from EMA to a Zoom participant
- Test IC 7300 on 80m and 40m (see January agenda email for frequencies)
- Test simultaneous operation of IC 756 and IC7300 on different bands
- ensure clear comms
- eliminate interference between both HF stations
If the in-person meeting is snowed out, we will use Zoom to cover the agenda portion of the meeting. On January 13 we will include the radio tests at the EMA at 19:00 (7:00 pm) before the regular weekly net.
January 7, 2025 Aroostook, Penobscot, and Waldo County EMA/RACES Meeting
- Meeting starts at 1100 and will go to 1300 or longer
- If you are interested in attending RSVP is required by 3 Jan - see Oxford ARES/CERT comm email
The session will cover: - Near Vertical Incidence Skywave propagation,
- digital modes (JS8Call, VARA HF, VarAC, Winlink),
- equipment requirements, and training.
January 13, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the Oxford County Repeater system.
January 20, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the Oxford County Repeater system.
- 160 meter county wide radio test on 1.935 (plus or minus 5KC)
January 25-26, 2025 - Winter Field day
ARRL Winter Field day is always on the last full weekend of January, beginning at 19:00 UTC on Saturday and running though 18:59 on Sunday.
You can operate on the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meter HF bands and all bands above 50 MHz.
To be considered for scoring, all participants must submit their log entries before 11:59 UTC on March 1st . All logs must be submitted in the Cabrillo formation and contain the proper exchange data. Late entries cannot be accepted.
WFD participation and results are tallied and posted on the website for future reference. Winter Field Day team goal is to have logs scored by May 30th and posted the first week of June.
January 27, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the Oxford County Repeater system.
February 2025
February 3, 2025 - Monthly Meeting
Dinner at Applebee's in Oxford at 5:00pm EST( 17:00 R)
In person & ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900 ) at 9 Western Prom EMA Conference Room next to the ARES/CERT comm radio room.
See the links at the end of this February calendar for direct links to slides.
February 7-9, 2025. Florida's HamCation 2025
Florida's HamCation 2025 for more information click the link below,
February 10, 2025 7:30pm (19:30R)
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF, KE1M and W1OCA repeaters -160 meter test following the net 1.935 (+ or - 5 kHz)
February 10, 2025 7:45pm to 8:00pm(19:45 -20:00R)- 160 Meter Communications Test
The focus of this brief net will check communications within the county. Others from outside Oxford county are invited to call in. Listen for W1OCA, KA1SG, KE1M, N1YIS, N1MRE. Relays maybe needed. If you are listening only, please send your report to either Wayne N1YIS or to the Oxford CERT Communications Unit Facebook page.
February 15, 2025 -Augusta Maine Boat Anchor Hamfest
The Calumet HamFest - will held on Feburary 15th, 2025
at the Calumet Club
334 West River Road
Augusta, Maine 04330
Doors open from 8 AM to Noon
Website: http://W1TLC.ORG
Sponsor: Augusta Amateur Radio Association
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.52
Public Contact: George Szadis, K1GDI
Augusta, ME
Phone: 207-530-6357 cell
Email: GRSZADIS@AOL.COM
On I-95 travling either North or South take the right at Augusta exit 113 on to Rt 3. Head East to Belfast to the first set of lights. At the lights take a right and within a quarter mile the Calumet club is on right top of the hill.
February 17, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF, KE1M, and W1OCA repeaters
February 24, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF, KE1M and W1OCA repeaters Following the net at 7:45 pm (19:45R) we will test:
2 meters on the :
- 146.550 Mhz to be followed on our secondary frequency 147.435 Mhz.
a 10 Meter test on:
- 28.375 Mhz (+or – 5khz) USB (Please note that this is in the Technician portion of the 10 meter band).
6 Meter test on:
- 51.20 Mhz (+or – 5khz)USB &
- 52.54 FM (Simplex Calling).
March 2025
March 3, 2025 ARES/CERT ZOOM and In-person Monthly Meeting
Meeting 7:00pm (1900)
Dinner at Applebee's at 5:00pm (17:00)
Meeting Agenda - some highlights:
- Review of communications tests from February
- Updates on radios in the EMA
March 10, 2025 - Day Schedule
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF,, KE1M, W1OCA repeaters
The final test will be for:
- 40 meters at 7.262 ( and the frequency is subject to change depending on time of day and foreign broadcasters on frequency.)
- The 60 meter test will be on voice channel 2 (5.3465 Mhz USB) with a backup of channel 3 (5.3570 Mhz USB) - Please note the current EMA HF radios now have 60M capability.
March 14, 2025 Pi Day -PI Day -David Sarnoff Radio Club, 2:00pm-9:00pm EDT(14:00-21:00 R)
- This from n2re.org website:
Mar 14-Mar 15, 1800Z-0100Z, N3P, Princeton, NJ. David Sarnoff Radio Club. Don Corrington, AK2S, 7 Pinewald Lane, Burlington, NJ 08016-3421. n2re.org
Contact N3P on Pi Day, 2025
Time for Princeton Pi Day Celebration 2025! The DSRC celebrates 3.14 with an on-the-air festival of contacts with our special event callsign celebrating the number PI — N3P. Hope to talk to you then!
March 14 is important in the Princeton area because it was said that Albert Einstein’s birthday was on Pi Day, and he lived in Princeton later in life.
We will be using CW and SSB, two modes in existence during his lifetime. Listen for N3P near these HF frequencies:
- 14.031 CW,
- 14.314 USB
- 7.031 CW,
- 7.227 (Pi is approximately 22/7th) LSB
David Sarnoff Radio Club will QSL with this year’s QSL card
March 17, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1If, KE1M, W1OCA Repeaters
March 19, 2025
Planning session for the ARRL OPEN HOUSE via Zoom -for the World Amateur Radio Day on April 18, 2025.
March 24, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF, KE1M, W1OCA repeaters
March 31, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF, KE1M, W1OCA repeaters
April 2025
April 5, 2025 - Ellsworth Symposium
Ellsworth Symposium - noon to 4 p.m.
- OSCAR satellite presentation by Jeff Hanscom, KA1DBE,
- Raspberry Pi 5 For Radio Amateurs by Phil Duggan, N1EP
- Create a digital voice hotspot (Fusion, DMR, DSTAR) using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 and WPSD, by Guy Mason, KN0O
- Emergency Preparations for the Ham Shack, by N1EP.
The symposium is Saturday, April 5 from noon until 4PM. Admission is by donation (any amount) and will benefit the host facility. Location
Meadow View Apartments Phase IV Dining Hall, 25 Tweedie Lane, Ellsworth.
Talk-in is on the 146.910- (pl-151.4) repeater. Door prizes and
refreshments.
April 7, 2025
ZOOM Meeting and in-Person Meeting 7:00 p.m. EDT (19:00) Pre dinner meeting at Applebees in Oxford Maine @ 5:00 p.m. (17:00)
April 13, 2025
On Air ARES - Maine Emergency Communication Net Monthly Message Training 5:00 pm (17:00) local time on 3.940 MHz
April 14, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the KE1M, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
April 15, 2025 Drone Symposium
Put on by Cumberland County EMA and Bridgton, Registration required to attend.
April 18, 2025 World Amateur Radio Day
April 20-27, 2025 Work Days
Scheduling days and time - please check the Oxford County CERT Facebook page and your email for details.
April 21, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the KE1M, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
April 23, 2025
Work day at the EMA and Comm Trailer - 8:00 am breakfast plannng meeting
April 28, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the KE1M, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
May 2025
MAY 2 & 3, 2025 -NEAR-Fest
Hillsborough County 4H Fairgrounds
17 Hilldale Lane
New Boston, NH
MAY 5, 2025
In-Person & ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
Pre Meeting Dinner at Applebee's in Oxford at 5:00pm (17:00)
MAY 12, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the KE1M, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
MAY 16,17.18 2025 -Dayton Hamvention
- Greene County Fair and Expo Center
210 Fairground Road, Xenia 45385
Coordinates are 39.702 N – 83.9420 W
MAY 19, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the KE1M, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
MAY 26, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the KE1M, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
MAY 27, 2025 - LEPC Meeting
MAY 31, 2025 - Hermon Hamfest
Hermon High School- The Hamfest is one week earlier this year due to High School Graduation on the first weekend of June
June 2025
June 2, 2025
Monthly Meeting in person and -Zoom 7:00pm EDT (1900)
Dinner at Applebee's 5:00 pm
June 9, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) . A 6 & 10 Meter SSB test to follow at the close of the regular net.
June 12 to 15, 2025
Trek Across Maine
June 16, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30)
June 23, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30)
June 28-29, 2025 Field Day Oxford ARES / CERT Comm
Field Day - Will be held at the "Green" house - 9 Western Promenade in South Paris, EMA office. See the maps below for details to the EMA office and radio room.
Talk in Frequency is 146.550 MHz FM analog
The actual number of stations and designator will be determined at 2:00 PM (14:00R) on June 28th. We will be operating either one station(1F), two stations (2F) or three stations (3F) from this location.
We will be using N3FJP's logging software for the event.
To find us: https://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator
Due to the narrowness of the road - there will be no parking on Western Promenade.
Parking in the driveway at the green house and in the upper parking lot that is to the left of the courthouse on Western Avenue.
Overflow parking is in the large lower Western Avenue parking lot in front of the courthouse. It is nearby and a short walk to the house.
More on parking details to follow on our Facebook page.
Please check the Oxford CERT Facebook page for updates as well.
June 30, 2025
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30)