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SUMMARY:Hawthorne CERT Class Day 3
DESCRIPTION:OUR LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT IS PROVIDING ‘C.E.R.T.’ TRAINING CLASSES NEAR US IN HAWTHORNE BEGINNING OCTOBER 26th. PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP FOR ONE OF THESE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT\, INFORMATIVE\, AND REAL-WORLD EMERGENCY TRAINING CLASSES. PLEASE SEE THE ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT\, AND SIGN UP USING THIS >>>LINK<<<.
URL:http://www.pvpcert.org/event/hawthorne-cert-class-day-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241109T093000
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SUMMARY:Amateur (Ham) Radio Class\, Day 2\, Technician (Entry Level) and General (2nd Level)
DESCRIPTION:Each course is two sessions\, on November 2 and November 9 \n\n\n\nTechnician 9:30 am to 1:15 pm both Saturdays (Bring your lunch). General 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. \n\n\n\nThe FCC tests will be 10 am to noon on Saturday\, Nov 16\, 2024 \n\n\n\nPlease confirm your attendance to Walt Ordway\, K1DFO\, waltfordway@juno.com. \n\n\n\nWalt charges no fee for the classes. The FCC test fee is $15. After passing the Technician test\, the FCC will send you an email for paying the $35 license fee\, and then they will post your call sign. \n\n\n\nOptional materials: (sold at cost) Gordon West books with all the test questions: $30 for the Technician and $33 for the General. Paper copy of Walt’s Power Point charts\, $29 for the Technician and $26 for the General. \n\n\n\nFor classes sponsored by the Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club\, students through grade 12 who pass their examination at a PVARC VE test session will\, upon application to the club\, be eligible for reimbursement up to a maximum of $85 to cover the cost of materials and the examination fee. \n\n\n\nEveryone who obtains their first ham radio license through a PVARC VE test session\, regardless of age\, will receive a free membership in the Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club for the remainder of the current calendar year.
URL:http://www.pvpcert.org/event/amateur-ham-radio-class-day-2-technician-entry-level-and-general-2nd-level-2/
LOCATION:Fred Hesse Community Park\, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd\, Rancho Palos Verdes\, CA 90275
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241116T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20240720T064208Z
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SUMMARY:FCC Amateur (Ham) Radio License Exams
DESCRIPTION:The FCC test fee is $15. After passing the Technician test\, the FCC will send you an email for paying the $35 license fee\, and then they will post your call sign.
URL:http://www.pvpcert.org/event/fcc-amateur-ham-radio-license-exams-2/
LOCATION:Fred Hesse Community Park\, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd\, Rancho Palos Verdes\, CA 90275
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260331T060304Z
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SUMMARY:Amateur (Ham) Radio Class\, Day 1\, Technician (Entry Level) and General (2nd Level)Amateur Radio Courses
DESCRIPTION:FCC “Technician” (entry) Level Class \n\n\n\nEach course is two sessions\, on June 13 and June 20 \n\n\n\nTechnician 9:30 am to 1:15 pm both Saturdays (Bring your lunch). General 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. \n\n\n\nThe FCC tests will be 10 am to noon on June 27\, 2026 \n\n\n\nWhether for emergency communication\, communicating around the world\, or learning a bit about electronics\, there’s nothing else like amateur radio (also known as “ham radio”). Amateur radio operators have long provided communications “when all else fails” during disasters. With a short course they can join over 710\,000 men\, women\, and children in the United States from all walks of life who are license to operate ham radios.  At the start of the Technician license course\, a member of the Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club will give a 30-minute presentation on what ham radio is all about and what the many benefits of being a “ham” are. \n\n\n\nPlease confirm your attendance to Walt Ordway\, K1DFO\, waltfordway@juno.com. \n\n\n\nWalt charges no fee for the classes. The FCC test fee is $15. After passing the Technician test\, the FCC will send you an email for paying the $35 license fee\, and then they will post your call sign. \n\n\n\nOptional materials: (sold at cost) Gordon West books with all the test questions: $30 for the Technician and $33 for the General. Paper copy of Walt’s Power Point charts\, $29 for the Technician and $26 for the General. \n\n\n\nFor classes sponsored by the Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club\, students through grade 12 who pass their examination at a PVARC VE test session will\, upon application to the club\, be eligible for reimbursement up to a maximum of $85 to cover the cost of materials and the examination fee. \n\n\n\nEveryone who obtains their first ham radio license through a PVARC VE test session\, regardless of age\, will receive a free membership in the Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club for the remainder of the current calendar year. \n\n\n\nFor courses sponsored by the PVARC\, students through grade 12 who pass their examination at a PVARC test session will\, upon application to the Club\, be eligible for reimbursement for up to a maximum of $85 to cover their cost of class materials and the examination fee.
URL:http://www.pvpcert.org/event/amateur-radio-coursesamateur-ham-radio-class-day-1-technician-entry-level-and-general-2nd-levelamateur-radio-courses/
LOCATION:Fred Hesse Community Park\, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd\, Rancho Palos Verdes\, CA 90275
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260331T055944Z
CREATED:20260331T055917Z
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SUMMARY:Amateur (Ham) Radio Class\, Day 2\, Technician (Entry Level) and General (2nd Level)Amateur Radio Courses
DESCRIPTION:FCC “Technician” (entry) Level Class \n\n\n\nEach course is two sessions\, on June 13 and June 20 \n\n\n\nTechnician 9:30 am to 1:15 pm both Saturdays (Bring your lunch). General 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. \n\n\n\nThe FCC tests will be 10 am to noon on June 27\, 2026 \n\n\n\nWhether for emergency communication\, communicating around the world\, or learning a bit about electronics\, there’s nothing else like amateur radio (also known as “ham radio”). Amateur radio operators have long provided communications “when all else fails” during disasters. With a short course they can join over 710\,000 men\, women\, and children in the United States from all walks of life who are license to operate ham radios.  At the start of the Technician license course\, a member of the Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club will give a 30-minute presentation on what ham radio is all about and what the many benefits of being a “ham” are. \n\n\n\nPlease confirm your attendance to Walt Ordway\, K1DFO\, waltfordway@juno.com. \n\n\n\nWalt charges no fee for the classes. The FCC test fee is $15. After passing the Technician test\, the FCC will send you an email for paying the $35 license fee\, and then they will post your call sign. \n\n\n\nOptional materials: (sold at cost) Gordon West books with all the test questions: $30 for the Technician and $33 for the General. Paper copy of Walt’s Power Point charts\, $29 for the Technician and $26 for the General. \n\n\n\nFor classes sponsored by the Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club\, students through grade 12 who pass their examination at a PVARC VE test session will\, upon application to the club\, be eligible for reimbursement up to a maximum of $85 to cover the cost of materials and the examination fee. \n\n\n\nEveryone who obtains their first ham radio license through a PVARC VE test session\, regardless of age\, will receive a free membership in the Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club for the remainder of the current calendar year. \n\n\n\nFor courses sponsored by the PVARC\, students through grade 12 who pass their examination at a PVARC test session will\, upon application to the Club\, be eligible for reimbursement for up to a maximum of $85 to cover their cost of class materials and the examination fee.
URL:http://www.pvpcert.org/event/amateur-radio-coursesamateur-ham-radio-class-day-2-technician-entry-level-and-general-2nd-levelamateur-radio-courses/
LOCATION:Fred Hesse Community Park\, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd\, Rancho Palos Verdes\, CA 90275
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T101500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261015T103000
DTSTAMP:20261003T010946Z
CREATED:20261002T235940Z
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SUMMARY:The Great ShakeOut
DESCRIPTION:Take part in a State Wide Earthquake Exercise\, join the website and report in!! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat we do now will determine our quality of life after our next big earthquake. Are you prepared to survive and recover quickly? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Great California ShakeOut is an annual opportunity to practice how to be safer during big earthquakes: “Drop\, Cover and Hold On.” The ShakeOut has also been organized to encourage you\, your community\, your school\, or your organization to review and update emergency preparedness plans and supplies\, and to secure your space in order to prevent damage and injuries. ShakeOut is also a reminder for Californians to be prepared financially\, such as by exploring earthquake insurance. The not-for-profit California Earthquake Authority offers earthquake insurance throughout California for homeowners\, renters\, mobile home owners and condo-unit owners. \n\n\n\nSign up to participate and get all the information you need the Great ShakeOut web site …ShakeOut.Org
URL:http://www.pvpcert.org/event/the-great-shakeout/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261025T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261025T130000
DTSTAMP:20261003T011520Z
CREATED:20261003T005843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T011520Z
UID:319-1792922400-1792933200@www.pvpcert.org
SUMMARY:Prepared Peninsula Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Prepared Peninsula Expo is a great opportunity to learn from experts in emergency readiness about how to prepare your family and safeguard your home for an earthquake\, wildfire\, or other disasters. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Sunday\, October 25\, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as the four cities of the Palos Verdes Peninsula once again partner to educate residents and the broader community on emergency preparedness at the Annual Prepared Peninsula Expo held at the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School\, 27118 Silver Spur Rd\, in Rolling Hills Estates in partnership with the PV Farmers Market. \n\n\n\nThis free event will teach you how to protect yourselves\, your family\, and your pets in a disaster. The information-filled expo will provide a free lunch (while supplies last) and feature dozens of exhibitors\, e-bike safety education\, demonstrations\, and equipment displays. Exhibitors include local organizations giving tips and tools and retail vendors selling preparedness goods\, like extended life water\, emergency bags\, meals-ready-to-eat (MREs)\, and more.
URL:http://www.pvpcert.org/event/prepared-peninsula-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261107T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261121T170000
DTSTAMP:20261003T004303Z
CREATED:20261003T004302Z
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SUMMARY:Entry Level Technician Ham Radio Class
DESCRIPTION:Classes are scheduled on Saturday mornings\, November 7th\, 14th and 21st…see flyer below. \n\n\n\nFOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE ALREADY LICENSED HAM RADIO OPERATORS AND ARE NOT YET PART OF A PENINSULA HAM ORGANIZATION\, PLEASE CONTACT RAY DAY AT M: (310) 351-7679 OR EMAIL RAY AT rayday@cox.net TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HAM ORGANIZATIONS ON OUR PENINSULA. \n\n\n\nFOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE NOT LICENSED HAM RADIO OPERATORS AND WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE\, PLEASE CALL RAY DAY AT M: (310) 351-7679 OR EMAIL RAY AT rayday@cox.net.
URL:http://www.pvpcert.org/event/entry-level-technician-ham-radio-class/
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