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Operating Event for New(ish) Hams

May 10th 2025

Over the past four years, we’ve had great success helping new—and returning—hams get started (or re-started) in their ham radio journey.

This year’s event is set for May 10th at the Pathfinder Shelter in Black Creek Park. We’ll have access to the shelter starting at 10:00 AM, which is when setup begins. Our new(ish) hams will start arriving around 11:00 AM. The event typically wraps up between 3:00 and 4:00 PM, depending on how long the energy—and audience—lasts!

If you’d like to share your favorite part of the hobby with newcomers, this is a great opportunity!

I’d love to once again offer a variety of engaging topics. In past years, we’ve covered things like:

•  Antenna building

•  Portable operating

•  Digital modes

•  CW

•  Soldering

•  Programming HTs

•  Foxhunting

•  Throwing antennas into trees (safely, of course!)
        …and much more.

If you can spare a few hours to help inspire and support the next generation of hams, your time and effort will be greatly appreciated.

Want to participate?

Please send me an email (education@rochesterham.org) with the topic you'd like to present. If you're interested but unsure what to do, just let me know—I'd be happy to help you brainstorm.

 

Aaron Rombaut, KE2DYI

Education and Academy Coordinator

Location:

Pathfinder Shelter, Black Creek Park in Chili

Black Creek Park Map

Setup: Starts at 10AM

Operating:

Starts at 11 to mid afternoon

Contact: Aaron Rombaut, KE2DYI    education@rochesterham.org

Last revised: 04/09/25 08:41 PM


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