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Ham Radio Licensing

OAUSA is now officially sanctioned to administer all levels of Amateur Radio License testing and we will be holding several test sessions per year at various locations. If you or your group are interested in getting licensed, contact any of our Volunteer Examiners.

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Winching and Recovery

Net Date:

Thu, 02/18/2010

We covered the dangers of the recovery equipment we use and the basic safety rules for winching. We discussed how to use a recovery strap, the pros and cons of synthetic winch rope, and the reason wire rope is so weak.

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2012 OAUSA Amateur Radio Test Dates

OAUSA will conduct at least 4 Amateur Radio testing sessions for 2012. Check back here for additional dates and information. When highlighted, you can click on the title below for specific information concerning the test session.

Ruby's Diner Redondo Beach CA 3/17/12
Summer Fest / Field Day 6/24/12
San Diego CA 8/18/12
Borrego Fest - Anza Borrego Desert State Park CA 10/21/12

Click here for general information regarding testing.

OAUSA Ham Radio Net

Our weekly Amateur Radio Net is held every Thursday evening at 7:30. You may access the Net:

Anywhere in the US via the Western Reflector at node 9251;
In the Southern California area via the Keller Peak Repeater (KE6TZG) at 146.385, (+), 146.2;
In the San Diego area via the KA6UAI Repeater at 449.300,(-), 100.0.

All Amateurs are welcome. Both the Western Reflector and Keller Peak are Echolink equipped.

If you would like your local repeater linked to the Nets, just drop us a line by using the contact us buttons.

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