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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T164402Z
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SUMMARY:ARRL Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Every June\, more than 40\,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science\, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service\, emergency preparedness\, community outreach\, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933\, and remains the most popular event in ham radio. \nMany groups in Mississippi will be hosting public Field Day Operations. Use the ARRL Field Day locator tool to find one near you and join in the fun!!
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/arrl-field-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231018T143043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T163844Z
UID:625-1778176800-1778180400@arrlmiss.org
SUMMARY:Monthly EMCOMM Checkin on 3.862MHz
DESCRIPTION:This net meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. All Mississippi Hams are invited to checkin and participate.
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/monthly-emcomm-checkin-on-3-862mhz/
LOCATION:On-Air 3.862Mhz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231013T152118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T202439Z
UID:615-1775293200-1775336400@arrlmiss.org
SUMMARY:2026 Mississippi QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi QSO Party (MSQP) is held the first weekend of April each year. The 12 hour event encourages ALL Mississippi hams to get on the air handing out Mississippi QSOs to hams around the world. This is also an excellent event for county hunters since many participants will operate mobile or portable from rare counties around the state. High scoring participants in each category will receive a beautiful solid wooden plaque recognizing their accomplishment. \n2026 MSQP Dates April 4 2026 9am-9pm Central Time (1400 April 4 – 0200 April 5 UTC)
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/2024-mississippi-qso-party/
LOCATION:On-Air
CATEGORIES:Operating Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Malcolm%2C W5XX":MAILTO:w5xx@cablelynx.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20250217T164940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T195054Z
UID:1380-1774080000-1774101600@arrlmiss.org
SUMMARY:Columbus Hamfest
DESCRIPTION:Hamfest sponsored by the American Legion ARC on March 21\, 2026 at the Columbus Post 69 Legion\nHall. \nDoors open at 0800\, 7am for vendors. Vendor tables $10 each or 3 for the price of 2. General Admission $5. \n308 Legion Drive\, Columbus\, MS 39705 \nContact Kenneth Phelps KC5KPG at (662) 630-0050 for more information.
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/columbus-hamfest/
LOCATION:Columbus Post 69 Legion Hall\, 308 Legion Drive\, Columbus\, MS\, 39705\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20240801T173935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T195545Z
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SUMMARY:Jackson County Hamfest
DESCRIPTION:Please visit https://jcmsara.org/hamfest/ for more details as the event get closer. \nIf you have any questions please send them to club vice president Charlie Hardt\, N2PKW or jchamfest@gmail.com  \nStart/end times approximate at this time. Updates to be posted as more info is provided.
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/jackson-county-hamfest/
LOCATION:St. Martin Community Center\, 15008 Lemoyne Blvd\, Biloxi\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jackson County ARA":MAILTO:JCARA.Treasurer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20260216T162818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T162818Z
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SUMMARY:Simulated Emergency Test (SET)
DESCRIPTION:SEC KC5IMN advises that the upcoming Mississippi Section Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Simulated Emergency Test (SET)\, codenamed ‘Operation Undead\,’ is scheduled for Saturday\, March 14\, 2026\, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The scenario involves a disruption of commercial communications infrastructure\, coupled with a localized biological threat that requires specialized public health coordination for quarantine and resource allocation. The mission for Mississippi ARES will be to coordinate amateur radio operators to support overflow and emergency communications for Public Safety\, Public Service\, and State and Local Government entities\, focusing on the Public Health sector. The exercise will utilize various Amateur Radio networks including HF\, VHF\, UHF\, Analog\, SSB\, and Digital modes\, with the primary goal being to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of emergency preparedness and demonstrate Amateur Radio capabilities to served agencies and the public.
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/simulated-emergency-test-set/
ORGANIZER;CN="KC5IMN":MAILTO:rbhmds@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231215T163416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T164140Z
UID:948-1771664400-1771693200@arrlmiss.org
SUMMARY:CMARA 3rd Saturday Event
DESCRIPTION:Ham operators and non-operators\, please come join CMSARA (Central\nMississippi Amateur Radio Association) at the Pearl Park and Recreation\nfacility in Pearl\, MS. The entrance to the park is located at HWY 80 and\nCenter City Drive\, on the east side of Pearl. Follow Center City Drive\nin the South direction to the Pirate Park Walking Trail at the corner of\nCenter City Drive and Legion Lake Road. Set up area will be at the\nparking lot for the walking trails. \nThis is a wide open area with plenty of parking and sunshine\, but\nlimited access to trees. Good opportunity to practice set up without\nbenefit of tall trees. \nBring your portable ham radio setup including batteries\, radios\, tuners\,\nantennas\, etc. that you can use to set up your portable operations\nstation or just show up and we will get you on the air via HF/VHF/UHF.\nYou can bring a chair to sit on if desired. I did not see any bathroom\nfacilities but there may be some. Be aware there may be other\nactivities going on in the park so respect their space. Invite them over\nto play ham radio with us. \nThe purpose of this outing is to have fun\, fellowship with others and\nmake contacts. Looking forward to seeing y’all there on February 21\,\n2026 at approximately 9 AM. I will be there early\, hopefully. \nEugene\nN5CMA
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/cmara-portable-operation/
LOCATION:Pearl Park and Recreation Center\, 850 Center City Drive\, Pearl\, MS\, 39208\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Mississippi ARA":MAILTO:CentralMSARA@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231107T123630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T200122Z
UID:888-1771077600-1771084800@arrlmiss.org
SUMMARY:VE Test Session - Tupelo
DESCRIPTION:Saturday February 14 is our regularly scheduled quarterly VE test\nsession at 2:00 pm. The test location will be the 118 Lemons Drive at\nthe Tupelo Airport. This is the building occupied by UAM\, south of the\nNational Guard Armory\, where the Tupelo Amateur Radio Club has met in\nthe past. If you know of anyone who has been planning to take an exam\,\nplease pass a reminder to them. \nThose taking exams need to bring photo ID\, any valid CSCE’s\, and $10\nexam fee. Since May 20\, 2021\, all amateur examination applicants are\nrequired to provide an FCC Registration Number (FRN) to the Volunteer\nExaminers (VEs) before taking an amateur exam. Applicants who already\nhave an FCC license\, whether for amateur radio or in another service\,\nalready have an FRN and can use the same number. All prospective new\nFCC licensees\, however\, will be required to obtain an FRN before the\nexamination and provide that number to the volunteer examiners on the\nForm 605 license application. I can provide instructions to anyone\nneeding to obtain an FRN number. \nThose wishing to take exams should notify me of their intention to sit\nfor an exam at dannyrgrimes@gmail.com or 662-322-2201. Our standing\npolicy is that\, if by the Friday before the test\, we appear to have no\nexaminees planning to test\, the test session is subject to\ncancellation. \nVE’s please email me if you can attend so that I will know that we have\nenough examiners to cover the session. \nThanks\, \nDanny \nKB5YJG
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/ve-test-session-tupelo/
LOCATION:Tupelo Airport\, 118 Lemons Drive\, Tupelo\, MS\, United States
CATEGORIES:VE Testing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231013T151318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T204910Z
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SUMMARY:Capitol City Hamfest
DESCRIPTION:At the Trademart on the Fairgrounds\n1200 Mississippi St JACKSON MS 39202\nAdmission: $10/person\nTables $25 each\nChildren under 12 free\n• Hourly Door Prize drawings\n• Grand Prize Drawing Saturday \nSchedule of events: \nFRIDAY\, JANUARY 30\n——————————\n5:00 P.M. Forum Room A\nDRONES AND THE FAA\n(Kerry N5KLT – FAA Licensed Commercial Drone Pilot) \n6:00 P.M. Forum Room A\nSIMPLE ANTENNAS: EMCOMM & POTA\n(Eugene N5CMA\, Scott KJ5ET & Johnny W5PFR) \nSATURDAY MORNING JANUARY 31\n————————————————-\n8:00 A.M. Forum Room A\nVE TESTING (Jim AE5SK) \n9:00 A.M. Forum Room B\nDIGITAL MOBILE RADIO\n(General KD4VVZ & Robert KC5IMN) \n10:00 A.M. Forum Room A\nREPEATERS IN MISSISSIPPI\n(Frank K4FMH & Chris AF5OQ) \nForum Room B\nUSEFUL HAM RADIO WEBSITES\n(Drew KG5OVR) \n11:00 A.M. Forum Room A\nARRL FORUM\n(K5UZ\, K5JMR & W5XX) \nForum Room B\nDISASTER SERVICES\nTECHNOLOGIES\nRED CROSS \nSATURDAY AFTERNOON\, JANUARY 31\n——————————————————-\n12:30 P.M. Forum Room A\nARES\nRobert KC5IMN \n1:30 P.M. Forum Room A\nMISSISSIPPI SECTION NETS\nBobby KF5BA & Jeff W5JGW \nForum Room B\nPUBLIC LIBRARIES AS A TRAINING GROUND FOR YOUNG HAMS\nTamra KJ5KEX & Frank K4FMH
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/capitol-city-hamfest/
LOCATION:Mississippi State Fairgrounds Trademart\, 1200 Mississippi St\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamfest/Junk-in-the-trunk
ORGANIZER;CN="Jackson Amateur Radio Club":MAILTO:hamfest@msham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T235900
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231002T202206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T194903Z
UID:488-1767222000-1767225540@arrlmiss.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Eve On-Air Party
DESCRIPTION:Join our Section Manager\, Malcolm – W5XX on the air beginning Dec 31 at 11pm CST on 75M (3.862MHz). All ham radio operators are welcome to join-in. The more the merrier.
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/new-years-eve-on-air-party/
LOCATION:On-Air 3.862Mhz
CATEGORIES:Operating Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Malcolm%2C W5XX":MAILTO:w5xx@cablelynx.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231002T195507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T183611Z
UID:482-1763337600-1763855999@arrlmiss.org
SUMMARY:Southern Miss Pow-Wow Special Event Activity
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi hams will be operating in week-long Special Event Station (SES) using callsign W0W (W-ZERO-W) in celebration of the annual Southern Miss Pow-Wow event. From 0000 UTC Nov 17 through 2359 UTC Nov 17 Mississippi hams will operate using callsign W0W from their home stations.  Coordinators are: Curt\, N5CW and Randy\, W5UE. For details on how to participate please email to w0w@arrlmiss.org for more information. This email address will reach all three of the above. Special QSL available via N5CW with SASE or SAE+ adequate funds for postage.
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/southern-miss-pow-wow-special-event-activity/
CATEGORIES:Operating Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20240917T165238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T151422Z
UID:1287-1761980400-1762023600@arrlmiss.org
SUMMARY:2025 Repeater Roundup
DESCRIPTION:The Magnolia ARC will host the 2025 Repeater Roundup on November 1\, 2025\, from 7AM to 7PM. That’s 12 hours to work as many repeaters as possible\, log lots of QSOs\, and snag some helpful multipliers. All call signs are welcome to participate; club membership is NOT required to take part. \nWe’d like to see as much of North Mississippi as possible take part\, which means adding more repeaters. It needs to be a challenge\, but still something a new ham can enter and not only have fun but also rack up some serious points. This is a contest for all Hams\, regardless of experience or gear. A handheld Baofeng can do just as well as an Icom 820H\, if the Ham is willing to put in the miles and the effort. \nLast year\, some folks wanted to see more repeaters added to the list\, so here is your chance to shape the future. If you’d like to suggest a 2 meter or 440 repeater for the Roundup\, email your suggestions to ag5nd@arrl.net. Last year’s repeater list is available from ag5nd at the same email address. \nThree files have been uploaded to the FILES section of the Magnolia ARC Facebook page\, and these are the files you will need to download and print. They are Instructions\, Log Sheet\, and Repeater List. The link to the files page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/497073537139477/files/files 
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/2024-repeater-roundup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231002T194510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T145253Z
UID:478-1760778000-1760796000@arrlmiss.org
SUMMARY:ARRL Day in the Park
DESCRIPTION:The Jackson ARC invites you to this year’s ARRL Day in the Park Saturday October 18\, 2025 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at Old Trace Park.  The folks at Ridgeland Parks and Recreation graciously allowed us to use their Recreation Center adjacent to the main parking lot. This will be a fun time of fellowship and food (Dutch Treat from Food Truck).   At noon there will be a few comments by W5XX followed by multiple door prizes. In addition\, Flea Market tables will be available\, or you can tailgate in the parking lot.  For those interested\, the Mississippi State Fair will be open for “after Day in the Park fun and games.” \nOld Trace Park is located at 422 Post Road in Ridgeland. Parking Gate code of\n0123#. To get there follow the signs to the Bill Waller Craft Center on Rice Road and then continue on Rice Road a short distance until you get to a stop sign at the intersection with Post Road.  Take a right on Post Road and Old Trace Park will then be the second right.  The Rec Center will be on the right side of the large parking lot as you drive in.  For further information contact AK5J at cell 601-709-6740 or email ak5j@arrl.net.    Talk-In: 146.64 (77 Hz) linked to 146.76 (77 Hz)
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/arrl-day-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Old Trace Park\, 422 Post Road\, Ricdgeland\, MS\, 39157\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jackson Amateur Radio Club":MAILTO:hamfest@msham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231030T191522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T152858Z
UID:860-1760774400-1760796000@arrlmiss.org
SUMMARY:Papa Jack Trade Day - Pontotoc
DESCRIPTION:The Tupelo Amateur Radio Club will host its annual Papa Jack Trade Day\non Saturday\, Oct 18 from 8 am until 2pm. This will be at\nthe Tanglefoot Trail Pavilion on 139 West Reynolds Street in\nPontotoc. All vendors are welcome to set up for the sale or trade of\nHam related items. For more info contact WJ5K at wj5k@yahoo.com
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/papa-jack-trade-day/
LOCATION:Tanglefoot Trail Pavilion\, 139 West Reynolds Street\, Ponotoc\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20250410T160938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T160938Z
UID:1432-1745053200-1745064000@arrlmiss.org
SUMMARY:VE Testing - Fulton Area
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Mississippi Radio Amateurs\, Inc will be holding a testing session on April 9th\, 2025 at 9am at the Old Fulton Grammar School located at 603 S. Cummings St. in Fulton\, MS\, in the NEMRA clubroom. Look for the red testing sign for the entrance to the old schoolhouse (south side).\nThere is NO FEE for the testing; please bring at least 2 types of ID; one needs to be a state-issued photo ID\, a copy of your current license\, and any CSCE’s not reflected in your current license (example: you took the general test yesterday\, passed\, and want to take extra today\, and the general upgrade has not been processed and posted yet).\nAs of Jan 1\, 2021\, Laurel VEC will no longer accept social security numbers; FRN only. The SS# entry has been removed from the application process and the session report. YOU MUST HAVE AN FRN OR A VALID CALL SIGN OR YOU CANNOT TEST. \nALL TEST SESSIONS WILL REQUIRE AN RSVP\, OR THE SESSION WILL CANCEL DAY BEFORE. THE COST OF FUEL AND TIME LOST BY THE VOLUNTEERS ON A NO-SHOW SESSION HAS CAUSED THIS CHANGE. WALK INS ARE STILL WELCOME IF WE HAVE A SESSION OPENED FOR SOMEONE WHO RSVP’D.  \nPlease contact Bobby at w1law@yahoo.com or John at k5fy.usa@gmail.com for more information or notification that you intend to test that day.
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/ve-testing-fulton-area/
LOCATION:Old Fulton Grammar School\, 603 S. Cummings St.\, Fulton\, MS\, 38843\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NEMRA%2C Inc":MAILTO:nemra.inc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20250106T165149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T165149Z
UID:1352-1744444800-1744480800@arrlmiss.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Parks On The Air
DESCRIPTION:As of this writing\, there at least 133 reference entities in the POTA database. Not all of them are parks. Only those with “Park” in the name will be used for MSPOTA. \nThere are twenty-one (21) State Parks in Mississippi\, and we need to have most\, if not all\, of those 21 state parks activated by as many amateur radio operators as possible on the day of the event. This will entail the efforts and cooperation of multiple Mississippi clubs. \nExcept where noted in this document\, POTA rules will apply. See https://pota.app/ for more details. All MSPOTA activators will operate as if they were activating a State Park for POTA. Co-activating is allowed. When activators mail their adi file to the certificate coordinator\, please include the co-activators call signs\, if applicable. \nAs in POTA the guidelines\, all rules and regulations of the MS State Parks\, will be followed. Fees need to be paid where they are required. If you use Pavilions then those need to be reserved and paid for. \nKudos go to the Jackson County Amateur Radio club\, and the Area 51 Radio group for their fine cooperation\, in making this happen for our State. Special thanks to all the Activators for the State Parks from whatever club or organization they come from\, and of course\, without all the hunters\, this would not be an event!
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/mississippi-parks-on-the-air/
ORGANIZER;CN="Jackson County ARA":MAILTO:JCARA.Treasurer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20241001T141640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T144945Z
UID:1300-1733059800-1733065200@arrlmiss.org
SUMMARY:VE Testing Dec 2024 - Flowood/Jackson
DESCRIPTION:The Jackson Amateur Radio Club is finally able to resume license testing sessions. The Red Cross has reopened their facility at 9 River Bend Pl in Flowood\, MS to us. The schedule for the rest of this year is: \n6 October 2024 at 1:30pm. \n1 December 2024 at 1:30pm. \nContact Jim\, AE5SK at ak5j@arrl.net for more info.
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/ve-testing-dec-2024-flowood-jackson/
LOCATION:Red Cross\, 9 River Bend\, Flowood\, MS\, 39232\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jackson Amateur Radio Club":MAILTO:hamfest@msham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20241001T141227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T145003Z
UID:1296-1728221400-1728226800@arrlmiss.org
SUMMARY:VE Testing Oct 2024 - Flowood/Jackson
DESCRIPTION:The Jackson Amateur Radio Club is finally able to resume license testing sessions. The Red Cross has reopened their facility at 9 River Bend Pl in Flowood\, MS to us. The schedule for the rest of this year is: \n6 October 2024 at 1:30pm. \n1 December 2024 at 1:30pm. \nContact Jim\, AE5SK at ak5j@arrl.net for more info.
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/ve-testing-flowood-jackson/
LOCATION:Red Cross\, 9 River Bend\, Flowood\, MS\, 39232\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jackson Amateur Radio Club":MAILTO:hamfest@msham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20240417T145744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T145744Z
UID:1113-1714208400-1714233600@arrlmiss.org
SUMMARY:Corinth MS Hamfest 2024
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/corinth-ms-hamfest-2024/
LOCATION:Crossroads Arena – Corinth\, 2800 South Harper Road\, Corinth\, MS\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Harold Bullard - K5WHB":MAILTO:harold.bullard@me.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20240301T182132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T182132Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Ham Radio
DESCRIPTION:The Jackson Amateur Radio Club (msham.org) wants to show you that Ham\nRadio is far different than you might think. “Hams” save lives\, talk\nto astronauts\, some are famous\, and all make friends everywhere.   \nYou are invited to attend a presentation about Ham Radio at the Madison\nPublic Library. \nMarch 2\, 2024\n10am – Noon\nRebecca Baine Rigby Library – Madison MS\n994 Madison Avenue\nMadison\, MS 39110 \nBring along as many potential Hams as possible.
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/intro-to-ham-radio/
LOCATION:Rebecca Baine Rigby Library\, 994 Madison Avenue\, Madison\, MS\, 39110\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jackson Amateur Radio Club":MAILTO:hamfest@msham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20240208T185016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T185016Z
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SUMMARY:Storm Spotter Class - Brandon
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has declared the week of Feb 11-17 as\n“Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week”\, and the Central Mississippi\nAmateur Radio Association is preparing with\na Storm Spotter Class presented by the National Weather Service from\nJackson\, MS.  The class will be held on Tuesday\, February 13\, 2024 at\nthe Rankin County Tornado Shelter\, 651 Marquette Road in Brandon and is\nopen to the public.  Be ready for the severe weather by attending this\nclass and learning about the storms that come our way in the spring\,\nsummer and fall.  \n7pm\, 651 Marquette Road in Brandon on Tuesday\, February 13th sponsored\nby the Central Mississippi Amateur Radio Association.  You do not have\nto be a ham radio operator to attend this class but you are welcome to\nbecome one.
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/storm-spotter-class-brandon/
LOCATION:Rankin County Tornado Shelter\, 651 Marquette Road\, Brandon\, MS\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Mississippi ARA":MAILTO:CentralMSARA@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231120
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231113T001919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T003230Z
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SUMMARY:POTA Campout - Gautier
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/pota-campout-gautier/
LOCATION:Shepard State Park\, 1034 Graveline Rd\, Gautier\, MS\, 39553\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry%2C WF5W":MAILTO:wf5w@arrl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231110T010121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T033552Z
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SUMMARY:CMSARA November Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Next Central Mississippi ARA (CMSARA) meeting will be on November 14th  at 7pm\, 601 Marquette Drive and the program will be presented by Eugene\, N5CMA on White\nlightening…which should be interesting knowing Eugene….
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/cmsara-november-meeting/
LOCATION:Rankin County Extension\, 601 Marquette Drive\, Brandon\, MS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Mississippi ARA":MAILTO:CentralMSARA@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231111T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231110T004723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T033450Z
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SUMMARY:VE Test Session - Jackson
DESCRIPTION:VE TEST SESSION SaturdayNovember 11th\,  2023 \nCentral MS Amateur Radio Association. \nDate: Saturday November 11th\,  2023 \nTime: 1pm \nAll License class tests will be available. \nContact: Brian P. Alexander  (601) 741-0873 Text preferred \nEmail: QSO.W5SSJ@GMAIL.COM \nLocation: Crossroads of Life Church Gym \n6775 S. Siwell Road\, Byram\, MS. 39272 \nPlease RSVP by text or email!!
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/ve-test-session-jackson/
LOCATION:Crossroads of Life Church Gym\, 6775 S. Siwell Road\, Byram\, MS\, 39272\, United States
CATEGORIES:VE Testing
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Mississippi ARA":MAILTO:CentralMSARA@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231110T032313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T033412Z
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SUMMARY:VE Test Session - Meridian
DESCRIPTION:The Meridian Amateur Radio Club (MARC) is hosting a ARRL testing session\nthis Saturday\, November 11\, 2023 at the Lauderdale County LEMA office at\n10:00AM. The LEMA office is located at 2525 14th Street in Meridian\, Ms\n39301. Point of contact is Eldon Richardson\, W4IOS. Talk in frequency is\n146.520. Phone number: (601)227-6690. Email:\neldon.richardson79@gmail.com \nWalk-ins are welcome! Testing all classes of Amateur Radio!
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/ve-test-session-meridian/
LOCATION:Lauderdale Emergency Management Assoc\, 2525 14th Street\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:VE Testing
ORGANIZER;CN="Meridian ARC":MAILTO:eldon.richardson79@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231105T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231111T233000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231018T144257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T033618Z
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SUMMARY:Air Force MARS (AFMARS) 75th Anniversary Event
DESCRIPTION:AFMARS is celebrating its 75th anniversary by reaching out to the\nAmateur Radio community for a special event.  The event will kick-off on\nNovember 5 at 0000 Zulu and end on November 11 at 2359 Zulu.\nRepresentative stations located in each of the ten geographical AFMARS\nCommunications Wings will be on-the-air calling CQ and identifying\nthemselves as special event station callsigns.  In addition\, K4AF\, the\nMARS station located at the Pentagon\, will be on  the air as a part of\nthis event! \nThis event will take place on all HF bands (except 60m) using common\nmodes\, including SSB\, CW\, and digital.  The technician part of the 10m\nband WILL be active for this event.  Participants should monitor\nfrequencies and respond to QSO calls.  Stations that receive an\nacknowledgment and authentication code will be registered in the\nofficial log. \nUpon completion of the event\, those stations that have been officially\nlogged in all ten Communication Wings will receive a QSL document.\nStations that make contact with the Pentagon MARS station will receive a\nsecond QSL document.  Details on how to get a certificate can be found\non the AFMARS official website (https://www.mars.af.mil) and the QRZ\nevent call sign page (https://www.qrz.com/lookup). \nContact KD5SBP for additional info.
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/air-force-mars-afmars-75th-anniversary-event/
LOCATION:On-Air
CATEGORIES:Operating Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231018T162537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T162537Z
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SUMMARY:Brashears Stand (Natchez Trace Pkwy) POTA Activation
DESCRIPTION:Ham operators and non-operators\, please come join CMSARA at Brashears\nStand on the Natchez Trace Parkway for our 3rd Saturday Ham Radio\nportable setup. Brashears Stand is located northeast of Jackson\, MS on\nthe Natchez Trace Parkway\, at mile marker 104.5 {approximately 5 miles\neast of I-55 interchange}. Brashears Stand is well shaded and has a\nfairly large circle drive with large trees on the inside and outside of\nthe circle. Plenty room for several antennas.  This location also\nqualifies for POTA activations using Natchez Trace Park number K-0642. \nBring your portable Ham Radio setup including batteries\, radios\, tuners\,\nantennas\, etc. that you can use to set up your portable operations\nstation or just show up\, and we will get you on the air via HF/VHF/UHF.\nYou can bring a chair or plan on using the picnic table.  There are NO\nbathroom facilities at the site. Be aware there may be other activities\ngoing on in the park so respect their space. Invite them over to play\nHam Radio with us. \nThe purpose of this outing is to have fun\, fellowship with others\, and\nmake contacts.   Looking forward to seeing y’all at Brashears Stand\nOctober 21\, 2023\, at approximately 9 AM.  I will probably be there early\nso come early if you want.  In the event of bad weather\, we will\nreschedule to another weekend.
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/brashears-stand-natchez-trace-pkwy-pota-activation/
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Mississippi ARA":MAILTO:CentralMSARA@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043300
CREATED:20231002T193042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T193042Z
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SUMMARY:Scratching Post QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arrlmiss.org/event/scratching-post-qso-party/
LOCATION:Lucedale City Park\, Lucedale\, MS\, 39452\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="George County ARES":MAILTO:foxcis@yahoo.com
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