Have you ever wondered what amateur radio will be like in the next 25 years?

We've put together a panel that will discuss where they think amateur radio will be in the next 25 years.

Our panelists were ARRL General Counsel, Chris Imlay W3KD and Ed Hare W1RFI for technical issues

Come and see if their thoughts are similar to yours.

The Narrow Band Emergency Message System (NBEMS) software is primarily designed for manned operations. In any emergency communications nets (phone, CW or digital), the Net Control Station (NCS) plays a critical role in maintaining order and prioritizing and directing the flow of traffic.

In the NBEMS Net webinar, we will discuss some of the challenges that are common to all NCS operations, regardless of modes, and some of the specific challenges that are unique to the NBEMS digital nets.

The presentation will start with a short PowerPoint presentation followed by a live, on-the-air NBEMS net simulation.

North Texas Section ARES meeting

Winlink 2000 is a voluntary world-wide digital messaging system providing through Amateur radio, and various government contingency communications services, enabling communications where Internet e-mail and other messaging services are not normally available, or appropriate for use.

Winlink 2000 provides a variety of solutions for the Amateur radio operator including VHF/UHF Packet, HF Pactor and Winmor, which come in different bandwidths, reliabilities, and speeds. Winlink 2000 is used a link to family, friends and weather information for the remote Amateur radio operator. In addition,

Winlink 2000 has proven itself as an effective emergency communications options for various non-commercial and government organizations, as well as Amateur radio operators, when normal emergency communications infrastructure is not otherwise available. Attendees will learn what Winlink is, catch up on the latest developments and get a look at some real world Winlink installations as well as some field examples.

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The ARRL Atlantic Division and the National Capital Region D-STAR Association will be presenting a two-part webinar discussion on D-STAR technology and its application to emergency communications (EMCOMM).

Part 1 (D-STAR Basics) provides a general introduction to the topic of D-STAR and compares the technology to existing amateur radio systems. Examples of D-STAR innovation are presented as well.

Part 2 (D-STAR and EMCOMM) provides a discussion on how D-STAR technology can benefit amateur radio EMCOMM scenarios. Examples of D-STAR applications to EMCOMM are presented as well as future growth ideas.

The National Capital Region D-Star Association is comprised of Amateur Radio Clubs, Amateur Radio Operators whom are interested in furthering the deployment of D-Star capabilities in the National Capital Region. For more information, refer to our web site at www.ncrdstar.org

Two highly acclaimed ARRL presenters, ARRL General Counsel Chris Imlay W3KD and ARRL Author and noted antenna zoning attorney Fred Hopengarten K1VR will present do a webinar presentation of covenants and restrictions of amateur antennas.

This is the second presentation by these in-demand speakers and a follow-up to the well attended Antenna Ordinances, You and the ARRL.

The ARRL Atlantic Division and the National Capital Region D-STAR Association will be presenting a two-part webinar discussion on D-STAR technology and its application to emergency communications (EMCOMM).

Part 1 (D-STAR Basics) provides a general introduction to the topic of D-STAR and compares the technology to existing amateur radio systems. Examples of D-STAR innovation are presented as well.

Part 2 (D-STAR and EMCOMM) provides a discussion on how D-STAR technology can benefit amateur radio EMCOMM scenarios. Examples of D-STAR applications to EMCOMM are presented as well as future growth ideas.

The National Capital Region D-Star Association is comprised of Amateur Radio Clubs, Amateur Radio Operators whom are interested in furthering the deployment of D-Star capabilities in the National Capital Region. For more information, refer to our web site at www.ncrdstar.org

This NBEMS webinar will cover advanced features such as the use of NBEMS FLWRAP and FLMSG for the use of sending and receiving spread sheet/database data and form-based messages such as the ICS-213 and NTS/Radiogram forms.

We will also be covering HF digital net procedures and protocols and hope to incorporate a live HF demonstration that will be viewable by all those attending the webinar.

This presentation will be given by Harry Bloomberg W3YJ and Dave Kleber KB3FXI, developers of the NBEMS system.

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This webinar will give basic information about why clubs may want to filed for a tax exempt non-profit status; how to file and how to keep your status good once having been issued your tax exempt status.

Our speakers includes the Chris Imlay W3KD - ARRL General Counsel; Marty Woll N6VI - ARRL Southwestern Division Vice Director and a CPA; and Larry Keller AB3ER, WPA Section Emergency Coordinator and former Skyview Amateur Radio Club board member who was active in that club applying for and receiving their tax exempt non-profit status.

The DVD contains the entire presentation with all of the slides shown by the presenters.

The PowerPoint presentations used for this presentation will be available for download here soon.

If you are a club officer or board member; Section Level leader; ARES Section Emergency Coordinator, District Emergency Coordinator or  Emergency Coordinator; RACES officer; Net Manager, this is a session for you! 

If you are not yet involved in a leadership position and would like to learn volunteer leadership fundamentals, this is a session for you!

Past Atlantic Division Director Bernie Fuller N3ENF is this evening's presenter.

This presentation will show you how to incorporate net control operations into the National Incident Management System.

The Amateur Radio community in the National Capital Region has been supporting the Marine Corps Marathon for over 32 years, providing over 100 Amateur Radio operators, four voice nets, and two digital nets.

This year the net control operations are being brought more in line with the National Incident Management System, utilizing the NIMS job descriptions for an Incident Communications Center Manager and utilizing the Resource Unit Leader position to track the status of the Amateur Radio operators.

Presentation PowerPoint Download Available

PDF of Presentation PowerPoint

This webinar is for amateur radio club officers or prospective club officers. This webinar presentation and panel discussion will be led by ARRL Corporate Counsel, Chris Imlay W3KD.  Joining Chris as panelists will be attorneys, Bob Famiglio K3RF and Mike Lazaroff K3AIR  This presentation will touch on legal issues for amateur radio clubs or organizations. The panel will cover club incorporation, liability issues, and legal issues for clubs.

We will have a question and answer period after the presentation.

PDF file of PowerPoint Presentation

Emotional Go Kit: Are you prepared?

As emergency/public service communicators we prepare our Go Kits and necessary gear to provide essential emergency/public service communications.  How prepared are you concerning your emotional wellness during one of these events? This webinar address's the emotional well-being and preparedness for those amateur radio communicators participating in emergency and public service situations. 

Chuck Blocher, Ph.D., KC2IQV, has been an member of the amateur radio community since 2001 and participates in emergency communications through both ARES and RACES with a keen interest in emtional wellness.  He has done extensive research in resilience and how individuals are able to survive and thrive through personal traumas.  Chuck is a certified professional life coach, researcher, and educator at a local college.

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On Friday, September 25, the ARRL Board of Directors adopted guidelines on the appropriate use of Amateur Radio on behalf of commercial, non-profit and government entities, as well as recommendations for additional steps to be taken by the ARRL to educate radio amateurs and others on how to prepare and train for public service and emergency communications while complying with the current FCC Rules.

ARRL General Counsel Chris Imlay W3KD and ARRL Regulatory Manager Dan Henderson N1ND will be our presenters for this session.

PDF of PowerPoint Presentation

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PA Act 88 is Pennsylvania's version of the Federal PRB-1, and now that Pennsylvania's Act 88 has been in force since December 2008, you should hear an update about this new law.

Pennsylvania ARRL Volunteer Counsel Mike Lazaroff K3AIR, will be giving an update on how Act 88 affects amateur radio legislation within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  There have been several occasions where this newly enacted legislation has assisted amateurs within Pennsylvania.

W3KD Letter to Bradford Zoning Board

This webinar is for amateur radio club officers or prospective club officers. This webinar presentation by ARRL Corporate Counsel, Chris Imlay W3KD at the ARRL Atlantic Division Cabinet Meeting will touch on legal issues for amateur radio clubs or organizations. Chris will cover club incorporation, liability issues, and legal issues for clubs.

We will have a question and answer period after the presentation.

Downloadable Presentation

This webinar is for emergency coordinators in the ARRL Maryland/DC Section and will show how the Washington, DC Council of Governments is updating its Tactical Incident Command Plan to include all emergency communications organizations. Interoperability among the organizations will be a key part.

Downloadable Presentation

Atlantic Division Digital Mode Webinar 

Club Officer Webinar

This webinar is for amateur radio club officers or prospective club officers.  This webinar will touch on what newly elected club officers can use to benefit your club.  We will have a question and answer period after the presentation and questions can be addressed to a panelists of successful club officers and Atlantic Division Leadership

Downloadable Presentation

HF Operations for New Hams

You don't have to be an electronics expert to build your own gear. Heathkit may no longer be in business, but there still are many good ham radio kits on the market. In this webinar, Dan Romanchik, KB6NU the Michigan Affiliated Club Coordinator, will show us where to get them and how to build them.
 

This is a free online presentation and teleconference. (The audio feed is available both by telephone and VOIP. VOIP will come through your computer speakers, however a telephone call to the conference center may be a toll call.)

There will be a question and answer period after the presentation.

Bob Bruninga WB4APR, developer of APRS will be presenting a multi-session presentation of APRS - Automated Packet Reporting System.

This webinar/teleconference is for anyone interested in APRS.

This is a free online presentation and teleconference. (The audio feed is available both by telephone and VOIP. VOIP will come through your computer speakers, however a telephone call to the conference center may be a toll call.)

There will be a question and answer period after the presentation.

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