The Marin Amateur Radio Society is partnering with the long-established San Francisco Two-Meter Critical Mass to create a monthly opportunity for Marin and Sonoma hams to get together and practice radio protocol. Michael Fischer K6MLF, Doug Slusher KF6AKU, and other local experienced hams will be there with an entertaining program.\u00a0 10am until noon on the third Sunday of each month, beginning on August 19th<\/sup>.<\/b><\/p>\n The North Bay Two-Meter Critical Mass sessions will be most useful for newly-licensed amateur radio operators. But it\u2019s also a chance for experienced hams to gather and learn new tips. And to become an Elmer to assist those hams who are just learning how to operate their new radios.<\/p>\n Please come to join us\u2014here\u2019s the basic information:<\/p>\n About 2 Meter<\/b><\/p>\n 2 Meter Critical Mass Amateur Radio Practice<\/b><\/p>\n What:<\/b>\u00a0 An opportunity to practice Ham radio communications<\/p>\n When:<\/b>\u00a0 3rd Sunday of the month, 1000 hrs to 1200 hrs<\/p>\n Where:<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Marin County Civic Center Lagoon, SE corner near the fountain.\u00a0 <\/b>Civic Center Drive and Armory Road\u2014park in the Jury Parking lot there.<\/p>\n Who:<\/b>\u00a0 Licensed Amateur Radio Operators, any experience level, bring your radio and manual, paper and pencil<\/p>\n Why:<\/b>\u00a0 There are not many opportunities to practice with your radio; so come to the Lagoon to practice, learn from an Elmer or be an Elmer<\/p>\n How:<\/b>\u00a0 Use your radio, practice with other Hams; learn more about your radio and Amateur Radio Communications<\/p>\n What\u2019s more fun than being with other Amateur Radio enthusiasts of\u00a0varying experience levels talking\u00a0on the radio?<\/p>\n So, come on out.\u00a0 Be an Elmer.\u00a0 Ask an Elmer for help.\u00a0 That\u2019s what Amateur Radio is all about.<\/p>\n Contact Michael Fischer at: \u00a0fischer (at) igc.org or Doug Slusher at KF6AKU (at) hotmail.com for more details (and type \u201c2 Meter Practice<\/i>\u201d in subject line)<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Calling all hams! Attention all stations, attention all stations: The Marin Amateur Radio Society is partnering with the long-established San Francisco Two-Meter Critical Mass to create a monthly opportunity for Marin and Sonoma hams to get together and practice radio…<\/span><\/p>\n