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Arrowhead Amateur Radio Group / Garden Net
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Amateur Radio Group and Garden Net
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Contact: John Walling 424D
206-442-9611 
​wallingconsulting@gmail.com
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I made a presentation to the AGRC General Meeting on April 27, 2018 about forming an Amateur Radio Group and a campus radio net, named Garden Net.  I provided a document displayed below that you can download as a PDF file. The handheld radios displayed were the Retevis RT27 FRS radio, and the BTECH GMRS-V1 radio.  An audio file of my presentation is next.   -- John Walling - April 29, 2018
 Invitation to Join the Amateur Radio Group at Arrowhead Gardens
Revised April 15, 2018

Who: 
* has an FCC amateur radio license;
* would like to get an FCC amateur radio license (GMRS/Amateur Radio Service);
* would like to learn about using hand-held radio (FRS/MURS/CBRS) w/o individual FCC license;
* would like to learn about and participate in emergency communications;
* would like to investigate/start a campus AM/FM radio station.

Objectives:
* Provide a mutual support group;
* Learn basics of FCC Wireless Services; (learn your place in the wireless spectrum)
* Provide amateur/personal radio education resources;
* Help with selecting equipment;
* Help prepare for FCC license exams;
* Support Arrowhead Gardens campus emergency communications via AGRC Disaster Preparedness Committee;
* Provide emergency communications with Seattle Emergency Hubs; specifically the West Seattle Emergency Hubs  (RSS Feed);
* Collaborate in EmComm tests/exercises with West Seattle Amateur Club and Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service;
* Explore feasibility of AM/FM campus radio at Arrowhead Gardens and prepare a proposal for Shag Management. This would be a final leg for EmComm, as well as a resource for routine announcements and entertainment.

Contact:
John Walling 424D
* FCC Licensed for GMRS -- Call sign WRBK742
* Email: wallingconsulting@gmail.com
* Voice only messages: 206-442-9611
* Voice/Text messages: 206-384-9806

Resources:
TheGardensGazette.org > Resources > Health and Safety
TheGardensGazette.org > Resources > Health and Safety > Emergency Hubs
TheGardensGazette.org > Clubs > Amateur Radio Group
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REFERENCES
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Amateur Radio/Ham Radio FCC.gov
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Wikipedia
Family Radio Service (FRS) Wikipedia 
Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) Wikipedia
Amateur radio frequency allocations​ Wikipedia
Frequency Allocations ARRL 
Frequency Allocation Charts ARRL
Band chart of US Amateur Radio Technician Privileges ARRL
Radio Services Internal Codes FCC 
License searches FCC
Grid mapper for licensed ham operators GRZ.com 
       Arrowhead Gardens: Lat 47.520785 Lon -122.335306  Grid CN87tm 
Operating Tips ARRL
Buying Your First Radio ARRL
Get on the Air ARRL
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Products and Reviews

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BaofengTech BTECH GMRS-V1 (0.5W / 2W) | Amazon 
Baofeng UV-5R on Amazon: UV-5R Plus Qualette | Walkei Talkie UV-5R
 


Leixen VV 898SP (25W) Portable Battery Powered Backpack Radio | Amazon

CHIRP is a free, open-source tool for programming your amateur radio. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Tutorials for Windows 10 and Linux.

HAMFests 2018
Beginner Training Sunday April 15, 2018
Communications Academy 2018 - 20th Anniversary
HAMFEST/CONVENTION 
Start Date: 04/14/2018
End Date: 04/15/2018
Location: South Seattle College
6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98101
Website: http://www.southseattle.edu/
Website: http://www.commacademy.org
Sponsor: King County ARES, Seattle ACS, Bellevue ACS, WWA Medical Services Comm.
Type: ARRL Convention
Talk-In: 147.08 (PL 103.5)
Public Contact: Alan Jones , KD7KUS
PO Box 15624 Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: 425-736-4697
Email: AlanBJones@frontier.com

Note: Saturday is sold out

Sunday has a b​eginner track. (Track #4 - 6 sessions)

Registration is $35 for Sunday until April 8th.

Beginner Track: (most beginner sessions are sold out as of 3/28)
1) Session #5 Radio basics: How to Choose Your First Radio – Carl Leon, N7KUW 
2) Session #11 Radio basics: I have my Radio – Now How do I Turn It On? – Joel Ware, KD7QKK and Bill Thomassen, N6NBN 
3) Session #15 Radio basics: Radio Safety for Beginners – Jon Newstrom, KL7GT 
4) Session #22 Radio basics: But I am Afraid to Talk into the Microphone – Alan Jones, KD7KUS 
5) Session #27 Radio basics: This is Fun – What’s Next? - Don Marshall, KE7ARH 
6) Session #31 Radio basics: Where Do I Go from Here? – Carl Leon, N7KUW


Research Notes
Copied from resources > Community
The following legacy resources will added to the sections above.

Seattle Hazard Explorer

Seattle Emergency Communications Hubs | Map | 2018 Plans 

West Seattle Be Prepared
> Map locator
> Hub operations and roles
> West Seattle Resources
>  iCOM Portable radio VHF/UHF
​>> Video Communication Hub Radio Operator (GMRS)
> Locations of Emergency Communication Hubs 
The West Seattle emergency communication hubs are part of a citywide radio network that will be activated during an emergency. Even if phones, power, internet, roads and/or bridges are out, the hubs will be able to communicate with the Seattle Office of Emergency Management and from neighborhood-to-neighborhood.
The nearest hub is at Gmap
   South Highland Park
   Salvation Army, parking lot
   9050 16th Ave SW, Seattle WA 98106
 > Download PDF
Notes from radioreference.com and broadcastify.com
01:35 3/31/2018
FRS and GMRS Explained 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LsiQHk6pio
FRS/GMRS combined channel chart
https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/FRS/GMRS_combined_channel_chart
FRS Information:
https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/family-radio-service-frs
https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=3e26d1bf342e605693c2d473eaa6146f&mc=true&node=pt47.5.95&rgn=div5#sp47.5.95.b
GMRS Information:
https://www.fcc.gov/general-mobile-radio-service-gmrs
https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=3e26d1bf342e605693c2d473eaa6146f&mc=true&node=pt47.5.95&rgn=div5#sp47.5.95.a
Playlist
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RadioReference.com
https://www.radioreference.com/
Frequency Database https://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/
Amateur Radio Database https://www.radioreference.com/apps/ham/
West Seattle Amateur Radio Club https://www.radioreference.com/apps/ham/callsign/W7AW
FRS/GMRS combined channel chart https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/FRS/GMRS_combined_channel_chart

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