ARRL  Maine Section Web Page

Update: 6/07/2024

Thank you for visiting the Maine ARRL section official web site, where you will find the latest news, upcoming test sessions, hamfests and other events, bulletins, and links to Maine's ARRL affiliated ham radio clubs. Check back often for the latests updates!

MAINE ARRL CONVENTION & HAMFEST

Maine ARRL State Convention & Hamfest June 15th at Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Dr, Augusta off Exit 112/112A. Doors open to the public at 8 AM, goes til 5 PM. Vendors can start setting up at 5 AM. General Admission $10 (Ages 18 and younger are free). Come join us for a day of buying & selling, talks and VE tests – 2 Sessions: 9 AM and 2 PM, Walk-Ins taken. Camping is free, no water hookup, if you need electricity there is a $50 charge. No tent camping. Campers please check in on Friday no later than 3:00 PM with the front office. Vendors, get your table early. $20 per table in advance and $5 vendor admission. Tables go up to $25 each day of the convention. Door prize brand-new Icom 7300! For More Information visit http://w1npp.org/convention

HamXpo 2024

One of New England's largest ham radio events is HamXposition, which is Aug 22 - 25 in Marlborough, MA. Here is a link with all sorts of great info. Check it out! https://hamxposition.org/northeast-hamxposition-press-release/

Worked All Maine Award

The Pine State Amateur Radio Club sponsors a "Worked All Maine" award where if you get a confirmed contact in all 16 Maine counties, you can apply for a Worked All Maine certificate. If you need more wallpaper, here is your chance! Details are listed at https://n1me.org/home/all_maine_award.php

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 TESTING SESSIONS

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Bring a legal photo ID or two alternate forms of ID as listed at (http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session) and your FRN (FCC Registration Number) gotten prior to the testing session. web page: fcc.gov  for free. Bring the FRN and any certificates of successful completion of examinations, and copy of amateur radio license if applicable. The photocopies will not be returned. Persons needing special accommodations should check with the contact person. Face Masks may be required. Check with contact person for details and to confirm session dates, pre-registration, etc.

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EXAM SESSIONS

6/15/2024

Maine ARRL Convention & Hamfest at the Civic Center in Augusta.

Walk-ins allowed for the two VE Test Sessions. Testing is 9 AM and 2 PM.

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06/29/2024

Sponsor: Lincoln Cty ARC
Date: Jun 29 2024 
Time: 9:30 AM (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead)
Contact: Joseph G. Devonshire
(207) 549-0061
Email: trainbee@aol.com
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: Whitefield Fire and Rescue CALL AHEAD
24 Townhouse Rd
Space is limited!
No walk-ins allowed
Whitefield ME 04353-3437
Website: http://k1lx.org/

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BULLETINS

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ELMERS/MENTORS NEEDED

If you would like to assist a new or perspective ham or even an experienced ham in need of help, please ask N1EP to add you to the Maine Statewide Mentoring list. You can provide advice, actual physical assistance or whatever level of amateur radio help you are comfortable with. Your name and local region of Maine will be listed at https://www.mainearrl.org/mentors-elmers BUT your contact info will remain private. If someone needs help from your region, we will put you in contact with them.

PLEASE become an Elmer! Contact person Phil Duggan, N1EP Maine Section manager, email  n1ep@arrl.net 598-5397 

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Maine ARRL Affiliated Clubs

Androscoggin Amateur Radio Club

Ellsworth Amateur Wireless Association

Maine Ham Radio Society

Merrymeeting Amateur Radio Association

Pen Bay Amateur Radio Club

Pine State Amateur Radio Club

Piscataquis Amateur Radio Club

Portland Amateur Wireless Association

Saint Croix Valley Amateur Radio Club

Saint John Valley Amateur Radio Association

Waldo County Amateur Radio Association

Waterville Area Wireless Association

Wireless Society of Southern Maine