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Jun 6, 2026
Category: Club News
Posted by: K1JO - John Owens
Saturday July 11 8am-Noon at Herman High School - 7am Tailgaters - General Admission $5 - Ham License Exam at 8am register in advance at https://ham.study/sessions/69b1b963f36220a4fbca3383/1
Jun 6, 2026
Category: Club News
Posted by: K1JO - John Owens
June 27-28 at the Bangor PAL Center Watchmaker Street off Essex St. Volunteers needed for setup and take down. Three stations (CW, SSB, GOTA) If you've never been on the air, you can try your hand at the Get-On-The-Air (GOTA) station, even without a Ham license. There will also be a tech workshop during the event, assembling electronic devices. Hope to see you there.
May 12, 2026
Category: Club News
Posted by: K1JO - John Owens
Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 PM on our ‘94 repeater Please join us on the 146.940 repeater at 6:30 PM, then we will move to simplex. See (hear) you there!
Apr 7, 2026
Category: Club News
Posted by: K1JO - John Owens
April 11 10:30 Am Husson University Dickerman Dining Commons 116 Kagan Drive Bangor Meet a few minutes before at the main entrance. Ed will have HT in case anyone needs directions.
Apr 7, 2026
Category: Club News
Posted by: K1JO - John Owens
Wednesday April 8, 11:00 AM - Husson University Dickerman Dining Commons 116 Kagan Drive Bangor
Jul 8, 2025
Category: Club News
Posted by: K1JO - John Owens
At the July 7, 2025 monthly in person meeting the club approved adding the West Australia VHF Group as our sister(mate) club. You can visit their site at: http://wavhf.org/wp/.
Sep 14, 2023
Category: Club News
Posted by: K1JO - John Owens
Due to ham fests this month, the club breakfast will be Saturday September 23rd at 8 am at The Coach House in Brewer. All are welcome to attend. Come have breakfast with your club members to get to know them better.
Jul 16, 2023
Category: Club News
Posted by: K1JO - John Owens
Passed on by Dave N1DAE: Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency Radio Rodeo on Saturday, August 12th, 2023.
Jul 13, 2023
Category: Exam Sessions
Posted by: K1JO - John Owens
Next PSARC Sponsored Exam Session August 19, 2023
Mar 9, 2022
Category: Silent Key News
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman
It is with sadness that we inform you that Rev. Richard Mellerup - KB2YDH has become a Silent Key on March 04, 2022
Feb 26, 2022
Category: Silent Key News
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman
It is with sadness that we inform you that Tom Lambert - KA1TKS has become a Silent Key on February 23, 2022.
Feb 9, 2021
Category: Silent Key News
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman
It is with sadness that we inform you that Roger W Dole - KA1TKS has become a Silent Key on February 09, 2021
Mar 16, 2019
Category: Exam Sessions
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman

8 Participants examined nets 5 New Technicians, a Generals, and an extra.

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Dec 15, 2018
Category: Exam Sessions
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman

UPDATED-Calls Now In--10 Participants examined nets 7 New Technicians and Three Generals, and a club exam attendance record.

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Sep 15, 2018
Category: Exam Sessions
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman

4 Participants examined nets three Technicians and one General.

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Apr 20, 2018
Category: Silent Key News
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman
It is with sadness that we inform you that Steven B. Brant - W1WT has become a Silent Key on April 19, 2018
Apr 15, 2018
Category: Silent Key News
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman
It is with sadness that we inform you that James R Sturgeon - N1MCT has become a Silent Key on April 14, 2018
Apr 14, 2018
Category: Exam Sessions
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman

Saturday Apr 14 exam session nets new General Class Ham. Click the more link to read on.

Feb 17, 2018
Category: Exam Sessions
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman

Saturday Feb 17 exam session nets 2 new hams (Technician Class).Click the more link to read on.

Jan 4, 2018
Category: Silent Key News
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman
It is with sadness that we inform you that Alfred L. Cormier - K1ONY has become a Silent Key on January 03, 2018
Dec 11, 2017
Category: Silent Key News
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman
It is with sadness that we inform you that Donald E. Gaudreau - WA1AKV has become a Silent Key on December 10, 2017.
Nov 27, 2017
Category: Silent Key News
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman
It is with sadness that we inform you that Col. James A Elliott Jr. USAR (RET) - KC1CWE has become a Silent Key on November 24, 2017
Nov 19, 2017
Category: Exam Sessions
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman

Saturday Nov 18 exam session nets 6 new hams (4 Tech/2General) and one upgraded to general. One of which was a YOUNG PERSON!. Click the more link to read on.

Sep 11, 2017
Category: Club News
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman
The Bangor Fire Department retired its log running Gamewell Fire Alarm box system and honors the 343 firefighters that lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
Aug 12, 2017
Category: Exam Sessions
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman

8 Participants examined nets one "Express" Amateur Extra.

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Jul 16, 2017
Category: Club News
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman
Open for a message from W1JFF
Jun 28, 2017
Category: Silent Key News
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman
It is with sadness that we inform you that Jean M Dole - N1PRB has become a Silent Key on June 28, 2017
Jun 3, 2017
Category: Exam Sessions
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman
Call Signs are in - 06-07 -- Pine State Amateur Radio Club HamFest 2017 Test Session Results in New Licensees, upgrades and a Zero to Extra. Great Job to all.
Feb 3, 2017
Category: Exam Sessions
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman
The test session held on February 02 at the University of Maine was a success with 19 new Hams and 2 upgrades. Open for more information.
Feb 3, 2017
Category: Exam Sessions
Posted by: W1KMC-Kevin M. Carman
The Pine State Amateur Radio Club held an Amateur Radio Exam Session on April 01, 2017 from 9:00 Am to 12:00 Noon - Open for more details



Maine section of ARRL news

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This is where to find Amateur Radio News for the State of Maine. It has Testing sessions reported to the Public Information Coordinator K1SEW - Joy Foss. Her information can be found on the right column of the page.



Amateur Logic News Feed

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AmateurLogic 220: It's Going To Get Meshy

15-08-2026 06:00
Our latest experiments with Mesh Networking. Tommy builds a Solar Powered Mesh Node. Emile talks about the rapidly growing Gulf Coast Mesh Network and demonstrates his equipment. George unboxes an Elecrow Solar Powered M6 Thinknode. And Mike opens up his new solar powered AM/FM/SW/BT radio to see what makes it tick. 1:10:43
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Ham College 142 - General Class Exam Questions Part 3

01-08-2026 06:00
G1C – Transmitter power regulations; data emission standards; 60-meter operation requirements. Demonstration of PEP vs Average Power. Effective Radiated Power. 49:22
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AmateurLogic 219: Field Day 2026

18-07-2026 06:00
Field Day 2026 at Pearl River County Amateur Radio Club and W5AXC. Antennas, radios, and hams make for a fun weekend. Mike’s SenseCAP K1100 and the Helium network. 1:01:19
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Ham College 141 - General Exam Questions Part 2

11-07-2026 06:00
G1B – Antenna structure limitations, good engineering and good amateur practice, beacon operation, prohibited transmissions, retransmitting radio signals. 33:32
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AmateurLogic 218: No Static At All

20-06-2026 06:00
Major elimination of static and noise in HF radio reception using neural networks and machine learning. Sodium ion battery tests. Hurricane season preparation. 1:08:20
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Amateur Radio Newsline Feed

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2547 for Friday, August 21st, 2026

20-08-2026 15:52

- SWEEPING REVIEW PLANNED FOR FRENCH POTA DESIGNATIONS
- RHODE ISLAND POTA ENTHUSIASTS PLAN 'ACTIVATION-A-THON'
- ACTIVATOR LIST GROWS FOR CHURCHES AND CHAPELS EVENT
- DXPEDITIONERS SHARE PREVIEW OF CAMBODIA 2027
- CHRISTMAS ISLAND YOUTH DXPEDITION GETS GRANT
- TIME RUNS OUT FOR SPACE STATION ANTENNA SWAP
- DISASTER DRILL TRAINS INDIA'S NEWEST HAMS
- AMSAT CANADA BEGINS MEMBERSHIP EFFORTS
- WORLD OF DX
- KICKER: LIKE MOTHER, LIKE SON - OR NOT

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2546 for Friday, August 14th, 2026

13-08-2026 15:04

- AMATEUR RADIO RESPONDS TO COLOMBIAN EARTHQUAKE
- FCC CHARGES GMRS NETWORK FOUNDER WITH VIOLATIONS
- 'FOUR DAYS IN AUGUST' RETURNS TO HUNTSVILLE
- CUBESAT RECEIVES CANADA'S FIRST OSCAR DESIGNATION
- SILENT KEY: AUTHOR, ANTENNA INNOVATOR JOHN PORTUNE, W6NBC
- PENNSYLVANIA AMATEURS ADD STRENGTH TO RED CROSS EFFORTS
- WORLD OF DX
- KICKER: WHEN SOFTWARE GOES THE DISTANCE

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2545 for Friday, August 7th, 2026

06-08-2026 17:01

- SPACE STATION LOGS HISTORIC FIRST ARISS CONTACT WITH KENYA
- HAM STATION HONORS BRAZILIAN PRIEST AS RADIO PIONEER
- SCHOOL FOR DEAF IN PAKISTAN HOSTS EMERGENCY RADIO TRAINING
- TEN-YEAR-OLD YL CELEBRATES CQ DX MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP
- RADIO D A R C MARKS 600TH EPISODE
- SATURDAY MEET-UPS TO CONNECT RADIO TO HISTORICALLY BLACK CAMPUSES
- AMAZON EYES SATELLITE SERVICE FOR SMARTPHONES
- GOVERNMENT GRANTS ACCESS FOR TOKELAU DXPEDITION
- WORLD OF DX
- KICKER: CAMPERS IN AUSTRIAN ALPS REACH NEW HEIGHTS

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2544 for Friday, July 31st, 2026

31-07-2026 08:47

- COMMITTEE RE-EVALUATING RESULTS OF WRTC 2026 COMPETITION
- SILENT KEY: NOTED DXER, KIYOSHI "KAN" MIZOGUCHI, JA1BK/VP6BK
- FATHER-AND-SON DXPEDITION TEAM ADDS AN APRS MISSION
- UK'S LEADING OBSERVATORY EARMARKED FOR SHUTDOWN
- INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY AND CAT DAY TEAM UP
- MILITARY JAMMING EYED AS FACTOR IN FATAL PLANE CRASH
- PAPERS NEEDED FOR ZERO RETRIES DIGITAL CONFERENCE
- SPAIN'S WILDFIRES SPARE DEEP SPACE NETWORK STATION
- FIRESATS LAUNCHED TO TRACK WILDFIRES FROM THE SKY
- POLAR OBSERVATORY TO HOST HEISS ISLAND DXPEDITION
- WORLD OF DX
- KICKER: CHANNELING THEIR FRIENDSHIP AND PERSPECTIVES

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2543 for Friday, July 24th, 2026

23-07-2026 17:43

- YOUNG OPERATORS TO LEAD 'MILESTONE' DXPEDITION TO CHRISTMAS ISLAND
- 'BROADCAST DATACASTING' EYED FOR DELIVERY OF US WEATHER ALERTS
- SILENT KEY: JERRY LEBOW, K2SMC, BROADCAST OWNER, EMERGENCY-ALERT ADVOCATE
- HAMSCI NEEDS OPERATORS FOR METEOR SCATTER QSO PARTIES
- NEVADA TO GET 'WORLD'S MOST SENSITIVE' RADIO TELESCOPE
- ADVOCATES FOR DISABLED ATHLETES GETS BOOST FROM AMATEURS
- TAKING THE CHALLENGE ON 12 METERS
- FOUR YLs AWARDED YLRL SCHOLARSHIPS
- WORLD OF DX
- 2026 YHOTY FINDS FUN IN OUT-OF-THIS WORLD EXPERIENCES

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ARRL News Feed

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Entrepreneur and Amateur Radio Operator Invests in the Next Generation of Problem Solvers

21-08-2026 06:19

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® announced today a historic and transformational $1 million gift from Dr. James M. Galm, W8WTS. An entrepreneur and amateur radio operator who spent his career solving complex energy and engineering challenges, Galm is now investing in the next generation of problem solvers through his support of ARRL.

The gift will directly support ARRL programs a...


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Kopernik Observatory Seeks Amateur Radio Operators to Track August 19 Balloon Flight

18-08-2026 11:01
Amateur radio operators in western New York and other northeastern states have an opportunity to help track an educational balloon. Drew Deskur, KA1M, Director of the Kopernik Observatory, a public observatory and informal STEM education center in Vestal, New York, said the balloon was expected to be launched August 19 at 10 AM Eastern (1400 UTC) with Automatic Packet Reporting System (ARPS) an...
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The ARRL Solar Update

17-08-2026 14:10

Weekly Highlights and Forecast, August 17, 2026, by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center:

Solar activity ranged from very low to low levels throughout the
period. No R1 (Minor) or greater events were observed. The largest
flare was a C8.2/Sn at 16/1928 UTC from Region 4506. An associated
CME was observed in LASCO C2 imagery following the C8.2 flare, but
analysis is ongoing in order to determine an...


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Colombian Amateurs Help in Earthquake Response; Clear Frequencies Requested

14-08-2026 14:15

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® reports that amateur radio operators in Colombia are providing significant communications support following the major earthquake and aftershocks that struck the country on August 10, 2026. The death toll has reportedly exceeded 200 people, with many more still missing, and major damage is reported to buildings and infrastructure.

International Ama...


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ARRL Year of the Club Contests Celebrate Outstanding Club Websites and Newsletters

14-08-2026 14:07

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