"We need to help ourselves and each other when disaster hits. Learn the basics of ham radio operation to pass the tech class for amateur radio.
When: March 25th From 9 AM—5 PM
Where: Church of the Redwoods, La Honda
***Lunch will be provided***
Amateur Radio License Class
Disaster. No one wants to be in one. But as we have seen in the past year with hurricanes, earthquakes, and landslides, they come whether we want them or not. One of the chief problems in a disaster is communications. Normal means of communications can and will break down in a disaster. Amateur Radio has the capacity to keep going and communicating. This does not replace emergency services (i.e. fire department , state and county law enforcement), but it works in conjunction with those agencies and the community in the time of need. We, in La Honda, would like to see several interested people get their licenses for Amateur Radio and be a link to communications if the time arises that we should find ourselves in the middle of a crisis. But in addition to all of this, Amateur Radio provides a lifetime hobby, community service, and cordial friendships. Come to the class held March 25th at the Church in the Redwoods in La Honda and receive the instruction that will prepare you to pass the exam for a Tech License. The exam is held on April 1 in Sunnyvale. (There is a fee for the exam.) The class will begin at 9:00 am and go to 5:00pm. A lunch will be provided at no cost to you. Please bring $20 for materials. This is open for anyone who can read and take a test, male or female.
What to Bring:
Pad of paper
Pen/Pencil
$20 for materials
Call: Jack Eddy @ 650-747-9782 for more info
Church in the Redwoods
Po. Box 196
8910 La Honda Road
La Honda, CA 94020
Phone: 650-747-0797
Please, let us know if you can come by MARCH 11."
(posted by Laurie McLean, message 10373 on La Honda message board)
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