Band Conditions
Become a Ham
Do you want to join the ranks of amateur radio operators? To help you pass the test to get your first license, we highly recommend watching the free YouTube series by Dave Kasler, KE0OG. A great free resource for quizzing yourself to test your knowledge is HamStudy.org.
VE Testing Locations
Once you’re ready to write your test, these clubs routinely hold testing sessions for all three license classes:
Anne Arundel Radio Club (ARRC) holds free amateur radio license exams the second Saturday of each month. Please visit their site for exam dates. http://www.w3vpr.org/
Kent Amateur Radio Society (KARS) holds both exam study classes and free license exams. Please visit their site for instructional sessions and exam dates. http://www.k3ars.org/
Laurel VEC located in Laurel, Maryland, holds both exam study classes and free license exams. Please visit their site for a complete listing of class and exam schedules. http://lauralvec.com
Area Nets
Local area amateur radio club “nets” are a great way to develop radio communication skills after receiving your Technician License. The club nets also provide information on upcoming club events, activities, and training.
Queen Anne’s Amateur Radio Club (QAARC)
Every Monday evening at 20:00 hrs. on the 146.940 (-) repeater, PL 107.2
Kent Amateur Radio Society (KARS), Chestertown, Maryland
Every Tuesday evening at 20:00 hrs. on the 147.375 (+) repeater, PL 156.7
http://www.k3ars.org/
Anne Arundel Radio Club (AARC), Annapolis, Maryland
Weekday mornings (Morning Commuter Net) at 6:00 hrs. on the 147.105 (+) repeater, PL 107.2
Every Wednesday evening (AARC Talk Net) at 20:00 hrs. on the 147.105 repeater, PL 107.2
http://www.w3vpr.org/
Easton Amateur Radio Society (EARS), Easton, Maryland
Every Tuesday evening at 20:00 hrs. on the 147.045 (+) repeater, PL 156.7
(except the 3rd Tuesday of each month which is their meeting night.)
http://www.k3emd.com/
Kent Amateur Radio Society (KARS), Chestertown, Maryland
Every Tuesday evening at 20:00 hrs. on the 147.375 (+) repeater, PL 156.7
http://www.k3ars.org/
Anne Arundel Radio Club (AARC), Annapolis, Maryland
Weekday mornings (Morning Commuter Net) at 6:00 hrs. on the 147.105 (+) repeater, PL 107.2
Every Wednesday evening (AARC Talk Net) at 20:00 hrs. on the 147.105 repeater, PL 107.2
http://www.w3vpr.org/
Easton Amateur Radio Society (EARS), Easton, Maryland
Every Tuesday evening at 20:00 hrs. on the 147.045 (+) repeater, PL 156.7
(except the 3rd Tuesday of each month which is their meeting night.)
http://www.k3emd.com/
Mid-Atlantic DMR Net: The “Mid-Atlantic DMR Net.” Is held on Maryland State Talkgroup 3124 TS 1, on Thursday evenings at 8:00 PM. TG 3124 is an always on channel so you will not have to kerchunk it to hear the net. Net control operators are seeking net control hosts, on a rotating basis, for the net. If you are interested in hosting the net please contact Ross – KC3LUV (rrhodesjr99@gmail.com).
Boy Scouts of America – Radio Merit Badge
Queen Anne’s County is located within the Boy Scouts of America’s Delmarva Council and and is served by two Boy Scout Troop Districts; the Chop Tank District and the Two Bays District.
http://www.delmarvacouncil.org/openrosters/view_homepage.asp?orgkey=1515
Boy Scout Merit Badge Requirements can be found at the following link:
https://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Radio
QAARC invites Boy Scouts to attend our club meetings, Field Day, and other activities. We encourage all Scouts to work toward the Radio Merit Badge.