Upcoming Events for 2022-2023
January Through ...
Below are the scheduled events for Oxford County ARES.
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January 2023, February 2023, March2023,
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July 2023, August 2023, September
September 2023
September 4, 2023
In- person & ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
September 9, 2023 -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 8, 9, 10 2023 -QSO TODAY webinar
How is the QSO Today Academy different from the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo?
Well, let's rewind a bit. Back in August 2020, we envisioned the Virtual Ham Expo as a virtual substitute for a full-fledged amateur radio convention, complete with a bustling convention center, vendor booths, and an area for presentations on all things ham radio. However, what we found over six Expos and multiple experiments with virtual hosting technologies, was that our presentation strength shone through. Our Expo presentations were top-notch, offering an immense variety for a weekend conference, but the need for vendor exhibitor space faded as most ham radio vendors leaned more towards traditional "brick and mortar" styles.
In light of this, the Academy will zero in on enhancing these amateur radio presentations. We will use our sequel.io presentation rooms, equipped with the capacity to broadcast high-quality presentations to large audiences. These rooms also allow for audience participation, live Q&A sessions, and offer immediate playback of all recorded content.
While we're saying goodbye to the convention center and exhibitor hall, we'll be saying hello to a new form of vendor participation. Vendors will be invited to deliver presentations, engage in live forums, and conduct user meetings during Academy weekends. This will be complemented by roundtable discussions for any follow-up questions and answers.
Attention Amateur Radio Clubs!
The Academy offers a unique chance to promote your club. You'll have the opportunity to showcase a video commercial about your club and its activities, as well as host a virtual round-table to interact with members and prospective members.
List of Presentations: https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/presentations.html
List of Speakers for the event: https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/speakers1.html
September 11 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
September 16, 2023 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 18, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
September 21 & 22, 2023 Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM) Training Course
AUXCOMM course being offered out of the MEMA office in Augusta September 21 – 22 2023.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
• IS 100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
• IS 200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS 700: National. Incident Management System, an Introduction
• IS 800: An Introduction to the National Response Framework
COURSE LOCATION:
Course to be held at the Maine Emergency Management Agency at 45 Commerce Drive,
Augusta Maine. Classes will run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
REGISTRATION:
Interested applicants must be vetted prior to applying to this offering. Please email course prerequisite certificates to Jesse Farnham at jesse.farnham@maine.gov for consideration and to receive course enrollment details.
September 23, 2023
Dempsey Challenge
September 25, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
October 2023
October 1 -8, 2023
Fryeburg Fair
October 2, 2023
ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
October 9, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the N1BBK, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
October 16, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the N1BBK, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
October 23, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the N1BBK, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
October 27-28, 2023 - Quarterly Maine SET
This year, a change has been made in the Maine SET event. It will be an On Air 24 hour event. Net operations will start at noon on Friday and run to 20:00 (8:00pm) Net operations will resume at 06:00 Saturday and run until noon. More details will follow.
October 30, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the N1BBK, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
November 2023
November 6, 2023
In Person and ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EST(1900)
November 13, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the N1BBK, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
November 20, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the N1BBK, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
November 27, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the N1BBK W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
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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NHDN NBEMS Practice Net
FLdigi NH-ARES Standard versions
Current NH ARES standard versions for 2021 Q4
Fldigi - 4.1.20 /(FLarq 4.3.7 is built-in)
FLwrap - 1.3.5
FLmsg - 4.0.19
(must also download NH ARES & American Red Cross custom forms)
(and put them in Custom Forms folder in NBEMS.files)
FLamp - 2.2.07
The persistent links to download the FLDIGI suite installers are:
Windows installers download
Mac installers download
Linux installers download
Link to N1GB - Standard FLdigi Page
George Blakeslee
December 2022
December 5, 2022
ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
December 12, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
December 12-17, 2022
Work Days to be scheduled for the following tasks:
1. Putting VHF radio on the air
2. Shortening the cables to EMA radios and grounding each radio
3. Finish the antenna.tower, radio ground project
4. Find radio manuals and put on shelves in the radio room
December 19, 2022
- On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
- Scheduled move of EMA during the day
December 26, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
December 26-30, 2022
Work days to be scheduled for the following tasks:
- Complete the counter for the radio room
- Level the desks to standard height (30")
- Install wiring,grounding bar/cables and coax
- Install radios
January 2023
January 2, 2022 Zoom and Eyeball meeting
This will be our first meeting at our new location in South Paris. It will be a combination Zoom meeting and in person meeting. If you aren't traveling to South Paris and want to participate please make sure you have the Zoom invite from Wayne.
January 7, 2023 Kid 's Day ARRL
- Dates and Times-
- Generally the first Saturday in January, and the third Saturday in June, see the ARRL Contest Calendar for current Kids Day event dates at http://www.arrl.org/contest-calendar
Kids Day always runs from 1800 UTC through 2359 UTC. Operate as much or as little as you like.
January 9, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the Oxford County Repeater system.
January 11 or 12, 2023
Work Day at EMA.
- HF Antenna tests
- ground rods and wire (weather a dn temperature permitting.)
- Start on radio wiring and computer setups
Contact Wayne N1YIS if you can assist and which day.
January 16, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the Oxford County Repeater system.
January 23, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the Oxford County Repeater system.
January 28, 2023
ARRL Winter Field day
January 28, 2023
ARES Maine Quarterly SET -
0900-1200(noon) focus on communicating resource requests.
Oxford County amateurs please call to W1OCA ARES/ CERT Comm team at the EMA via the N1BBK,W1IF, W1OCA repeaters or on 146.550 simplex.
If you are unable to contact the ARES/CERT Team via VHF, please use 3.940 plus or minus 5Khz(3.935 to 3.945). Be aware there is a contest going on as well as other nets. We will move away from this traffic by either up or down 5 KHz .
We will be using Standard ARRL message forms and ICS form IC213 RR for short voice messages.
- If using the ICS 213 RR for voice please make sure it is both brief and concise!
- Longer requests must be sent via email or fldigi
- fldigi modes are:
- For HF, in New England, THOR22
- For VHF/UHF, PSK250RC5
January 30, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the Oxford County Repeater system.
February 2023
February 6, 2023
ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900 ) From the in person meeting at 9 Western Prom EMA ARES/CERT comm radio room.
February 11, 2023 -Augusta Maine Boat Anchor Hamfest
The Calumet HamFest - will held on Feburary 12th, 2022
at the Calumet Club
334 West River Road
Augusta, Maine 04330
Doors open from 8 AM to Noon
Admission is $5.00
Talk-in will be on the Maine DMR System "Talk Group Maine State Wide", the 145.490, 146.67 and 146.70 Analog repeaters as well as 146.520 Simplex.
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.
The free FCC Registration Number (FRN) is required for ALL examinees.
Go to the fcc.gov web page to get your free FRN number.
Sponsor: Augusta ARA
Date: Feb 11 2023
Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: Joseph G. Devonshire
(207) 549-0061
Email: trainbee@aol.com
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: Le Club Calumet
334 West River Rd
Augusta ME 04330
HamCation 2023 February 10-12, 2023
Come to one of the world's largest hamfest, where we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality event to our attendees. Join us February 10-12, 2023 in beautiful Orlando, Florida for HamCation 2023.
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February 13, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control W2GPJ George
February 16, 2023
Work session at the EMA to build console Starting at the EMA at 09:00 local time. Contact Wayne n1yis
February 18, 2023
Work session at the EMA to continue work on console and install equipment into the console. We will be starting at the EMA at 09:00 local time. Possible breakfast meeting at the Square -(formerly market Square restaurant) at 7:30 to go over plans. Contact Wayne n1yis
February 20, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control N1XYL Dan
February 22, 2023
Work sessions at the EMA to build console and install radios. Contact Wayne n1yis
February 27, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control KA1SG Norm
March 2023
March 6, 2023 ARES/CERT ZOOM and In-person Monthly Meeting
March 7- 12, 2023 Work Sessions at EMA
Work Sessions at EMA - Update:
- 220 radio has been programmed.
- Coax from box to center of room and up to table has been connected to:
- Icom IC 756 (one HF radio), Kenwood TM710, Anytone 9000(220 radio)
- Metal frame work for console is in the 'gathering' process. Revised diagram for assembly to be on site by Monday 03/13/2023.
- Both computers are functioning (missing part for the Windows PC came in and was installed March 11, 2023)
- Measurements for the second HF antenna were taken 3/10/2023
March 13, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF, N1BBK, W1OCA repeaters Net Control W1BKW Brian
March 13-19, 2023 Work Sessions at EMA
March 20, 2023 - Net 19:30 local
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1If, N1BBK, W1OCA Repeaters
March 24-25, 2023 - Maine ARRL Convention and Hamfest
Ramada Inn Pleasant Street Lewiston Maine
Friday Evening Sessions
Saturday morning Hamfest and Class sessions and License Testing.
March 25-26, 2023 - QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo
Exhibition Opens and Presentations Begin
Los Angeles (USA - California) Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 08:00:00 PST UTC-7 hours
UTC (Time Zone) Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at 15:00:00 UTC
2nd Day Exhibition Opens and Presentations Begin
Los Angeles (USA - California) Sunday, March 26th, 2023 at 08:00:00 PDT UTC-7 hours
UTC (Time Zone) Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 15:00:00 UTC - 7 hours. .
March 27, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF, N1BBK, W1OCA repeaters Net Control
March 27-April 2, 2023
Work Days at the EMA - scheduled by members. Please remember to sign in and out on the clipboard.
April 2023
April 3-10, 2023
Work Days-at EMA
Please remember to sign in and out on the clipboard.
April 10, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
April 11-16, 2023
Work Days at EMA - to be scheduled
Please remember to sign in and out on the clipboard.
April 15, 2023
Work Day at CERT Comm/ARES trailer - weather permitting
- 7:30 am Breakfast Planning Meeting - The Square in South Paris
- 9:00 am Work at the Comm Trailer site
- fix front door zipper and related hardware
- check antennas on trailer
- check feedlines for damage - repair as discussed
- plan the rehanging of antenna at site.
April 17, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
April 24, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
April 28-29, 2023 NEAR- FEST
Friday and Saturday at Deerfield Fairgrounds Gates open 9 am Friday and 7 am Saturday.
May 2023
MAY 1, 2023
In-Person & ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
Pre Meeting and Food - Time 5:15(ish) & Location Pending and TBA
MAY 6-7, 2023 NEW ENGLAND QSO PARTY
Times:
2000Z Saturday until 0500Z Sunday - (4pm EDT Saturday until 1am EDT Sunday)
1300Z Sunday until 2400Z Sunday - (9am EDT Sunday until 8pm EDT Sunday)
MAY 8, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30 local) Topic Recap of weekend events and chores.
MAY 13, 2023
Shelter cleanup ARES/CERT Trailer Saturday morning-weather permitting. Schedule is:
- 8:00 am - Breakfast at The Square(formerly know as Market Square)
- 9:00 am - work on shelter and check?repair trailer antennas and feedline.
- Noon - assessment of progress
MAY 13, 2023 - Annual Armed Forces Day Cross-Band Exercise
***Updated 04/04/2023 from :https://www.dodmars.org/mars-comex-information-website/armed-forces-day ***
Annual Armed Forces Day Cross-Band Exercise Set for May 12 &13th.
By K3PSG / February 12, 2023
- The Department of Defense annual Armed Forces Day (AFD) Cross-Band Test will be May 13, 2023. During this event Military stations will transmit on military frequencies and announce the amateur radio frequencies they are monitoring. Amateur stations are invited to then make contact on those monitored frequencies.
Event: AFD Cross-Band Test
Start : Saturday, May 13 at 6:00 AM EDT (1000 ZULU)
End: Saturday, May 13 at 7:59 PM EDT (2359 ZULU)
Modes: Phone (USB), RTTY, and CW
- In addition to the cross- band communications described above a one way message will be transmitted by MIL stations at 1400 ZULU and 2000 ZULU using the MIL-STD 188-110A/B data modem protocol (visit the DOD MARS website for details).
- For more than 50 years, military and amateur stations have taken part in the Armed Forces Day Cross-Band exercise, designed to include hobbyist and government radio operators alike.
MAY 15, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time - Net Control W1BKW Brian
MAY 22, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF repeater - Net Control N1XYL Dan
MAY 29, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time - Net Control: KA1SG Norm
MAY 31, 2023
Work Day at EMA
June 2023
June 3, 2023
Hermon Hamfest 8:00am EDT Hermon High School, Hermon Maine
June 5, 2023
Monthly Meeting in person and -Zoom 7:00pm EDT (1900)
Dinner at Applebee's 5:00 pm
June 5 through June 11, 2023
Work Days at the EMA - to be scheduled as needed
Work Days at the Comm Trailer - to be scheduled
June 12, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) . A 6 & 10 Meter SSB test to follow at the close of the regular net.
June 15 to 18, 2023
Trek Across Maine
June 17, 2023
Dave Hawke KQ1L Memorial Service - at 1:00PM at the North Monmouth Community Church, 151 N Main st, North Monmouth.
June 19, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30)
June 24-25, 2023 Field Day Oxford ARES / CERT Comm
Field Day - Will be held at the "Green" house - 9 Western Promenade in South Paris, EMA office.
We will be operating two stations (2F) from this location.
Due to the narrowness of the road - there will be no parking on Western Promenade. Parking in the driveway 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 24, 2023
Maine ARES Quarterly SET ( Simulated Emergency Test) 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 9:00 pm.
June 26, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30)
July 2023
July 3, 2023 - On air net
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the N1BBK, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters NCS N1YIS
July 10, 2023 Monthly Meeting
In Person and ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
Special presentation by KJ6RET
PreMeeting Supper at 5:00pm at Applebee's Oxford ME
New agenda will be emailed to group.
July 17, 2023 - On air net
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the N1BBK, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
July 24, 2023 - On air net
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the N1BBK, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
August 2023
August 5, 2023 - Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race
Amateur Radio volunteers to support the Medical Unit at the TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race on Saturday August 5, 2023 in Cape Elizabeth Maine. The race goes from Crescent Beach State Park to Portland Head Light and is completed in less than 3 hours.
For additional information please contact: John Bogner -W1JLB by phone or email.
Phone 207-776-2288, E-mail: john.bogner@gmail.com
August 7, 2023 - Monthly Meeting
In Person at EMA Office and ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
August 7 -11, 2023 - COMT Class
The Class is in Augusta. You must pre-register with Jesse Farnham AND send copies of completed courses(certificates) to Jesse before you can be selected to enter the class.
The following courses are prerequisites:
- IS 100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- IS 200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- IS 700: National. Incident Management System, an Introduction
- IS 800: An Introduction to the National Response Framework
August 12, 2023 - Radio Rodeo for State of Maine
The event is at the Piscataquis Fairgrounds Dover-Foxcroft Maine
- - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- - 7:00 am Leaving South Paris with the Comm Trailer
- - 6:45pm (approximately) Return to South Paris
August 14, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the N1BBK, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
August 21, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the N1BBK, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
August 24-27, 2023 - Bike Maine Weekend
This bike riding and camping event features a choice of long (50-60 mi) or short road (25-35 mi) routes with on-route support, routes are supported from 8:30 am- 4:00 pm daily, with roadside stops along the way.
August 25-27, 2023 - Northeast HamXposition, ARRL New England Division Convention
Marlborough, MA
Location: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Rd.
Marlborough, MA 01752
Website: http://hamxposition.org/
Sponsor: FEMARA
Type: ARRL Convention
Talk-In: 147.27/146.2, 223.94/103.5, 449.925/88.5
August 28, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the N1BBK, W1IF and W1OCA repeaters