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SUMMARY:Introduction to Radio Class: Pinecrest Academy School in Cold Springs\, CA
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A FREE CLASS\, Limited to the first 25 people. REGISTER BELOW. \n\n\n\nLearn basic radio communications skills with a focus on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)\, Family Radio Service and Ham Radio (GMRS/FRS/HAM). A NO TEST LICENSE is required to transmit on the GMRS frequencies. However\, you can transmit without a license on the FRS frequencies that are used by some of our GMRS groups within Tuolumne County. Explore and learn all the details at this class. \n\n\n\nHands on skills training will get you up and transmitting right away\, with instructions on emergency communication. \n\n\n\nSTAY INFORMED when cellphones are down and power outages occur. \n\n\n\nRADIO CLASS AGENDA\n\n\n\n\nTypes of Radio Services\n\n\n\nPro and Cons of FRS/GMRS/HAM\n\n\n\nRadio Etiquette \n\n\n\nHow to talk on the Radio\n\n\n\nHow to listen to public safety channels (Fire/Sheriff/AirTankers\, etc)\n\n\n\nWhat is a Repeater?\n\n\n\nHow to join a Network\n\n\n\nCommon Radio Features\n\n\n\nUse Radio as a Scanner\n\n\n\nPractice Net Roster with Radio\n\n\n\n\nOPTIONAL: Tuolumne County has five GMRS repeaters on hill tops that allow wide communications across the county and the valley. A GMRS license is required for repeater usage. Apply for your GMRS license today. One GMRS license will cover your entire extended family\, even if they don’t live in the same home. There is NO TEST\, only a FCC $35. application fee. Follow these step by step instructions to get your NO TEST GMRS License. FCC processing time usually takes one to three days and has a $35.00 fee. START NOW. \n\n\n\nYou do not need to own a radio to attend this class\, reserve a seat with a free ticket and learn the basic skills of radio communication. There is no fee for the skills training. \n\n\n\n\nJuly 11th – 9:00 AM (about 2 hours) Please check in by 8:45\, thanks!\n\n\n\nLimited to the first 25 people\n\n\n\nPinecrest Academy School: 30433 Old Strawberry Rd.\, Cold Springs\, CA 95335 \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW AND SAVE YOUR SEAT!\n\n\n\n\nThis is the meeting location: \n\n\n\nPinecrest Academy School is at 30433 Old Strawberry Rd\, Cold Springs\, CA 95335 \n\n\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/introduction-to-radio-class-pinecrest-academy-school-in-cold-springs-ca/
CATEGORIES:Public Demonstration,TCARES,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T093000
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SUMMARY:TCARES Monthly Breakfast and Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\, JOIN US! Come to the back room around or just before 9 AM to order your breakfast…or just a cup of coffee. At 9:30 we will begin our formal agenda.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-monthly-breakfast-and-club-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260212T201253Z
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SUMMARY:TCARES Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:There will be a TCARES Board Meeting following the monthly club breakfast meeting. Feel free to attend!
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-board-meeting-6/
LOCATION:My Garden Cafe\, 14270 Mono Way\, Sonora\, California\, 95370\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T215900
DTSTAMP:20260730T033132Z
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SUMMARY:North American QSO Party!
DESCRIPTION:NAQP CW (August): August 1\, 1800Z to August 2\, 0559Z\, 2026.  \n\n\n\nThe North American QSO Parties are favorites of beginners and seasoned operators alike. The NAQPs are low-power only (no amplifiers allowed) which makes for a lot more breathing room on the bands. Small stations can generate very effective “runs” in the NAQP contests. Multipliers count once per-band\, which makes for an exciting format\, as multipliers can be “moved” from band to band. The NAQPs allow stations from all parts of North America to be in the running for the top spots. The 12 hour format allows participants to do some great contesting\, yet still have time for other activities during the weekend. Participants can enter in the single op or multi-op categories and also have the opportunity to combine up to five separate single op scores into a team score.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/north-american-qso-party/
CATEGORIES:TCARES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260809T073000
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SUMMARY:50th Annual PINECREST RUN!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 50th annual Pinecrest Run! The five-mile winds through the roads of Pinecrest and along the shores of Pinecrest Lake. The one mile is a quick race on pavement. This is a fundraiser event for Pinecrest Expedition Academy\, our local private school. Sorry\, pets are not allowed in the race. Get registered today! \n\n\n\nTCARES GMRS licensees are being asked to provide volunteer radio support for the 1 mile\, and 5 mile races. This is Tuolumne County’s oldest\, continually running foot race. We can use 5 or 6 volunteers. As we learned last year a couple of places have a hard time reaching the Pinecrest repeater\, so we will be operating on simplex\, and also using GMRS. This will be a good chance to work the Strawberry GMRS repeater. \n\n\n\nContact Rich Combs\, KK6RIC/WRMM317\, at combsrichard@sbcglobal.net if you have questions.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/50th-annual-pinecrest-run/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T093000
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SUMMARY:TCARES Monthly Breakfast and Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\, JOIN US! Come to the back room around or just before 9 AM to order your breakfast…or just a cup of coffee. At 9:30 we will begin our formal agenda.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-monthly-breakfast-and-club-meeting-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T103000
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SUMMARY:TCARES Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:There will be a TCARES Board Meeting following the monthly club breakfast meeting. Feel free to attend!
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-board-meeting-7/
LOCATION:My Garden Cafe\, 14270 Mono Way\, Sonora\, California\, 95370\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T200000
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SUMMARY:Ham Radio FCC Testing Session
DESCRIPTION:08/21/2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister at HamStudy.org. This will help streamline the process. \n\n\n\nSponsor: TCARES & the Motherlode VE TeamDate: August 21 2026 Time: 6:00-8:00 PM (Walk-ins allowed)Contact: Herb (209) 206-1962Email: herbert_lewis@sbcglobal.netVEC: Motherlode VE TeamLocation: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints1111 E A StOakdale\, CA 95361United States \n\n\n\nMAP \n\n\n\n 1.  MANDATORY BEFORE THE EXAM           FCC Registration Number (FRN):  Examinees are required by            the FCC to submit your FRN with your license application form.            New license applicants must create an FCC user account and            register their Social Security Number (SSN) in the FCC Commission            Registration System (CORES) before attending exam sessions.             Registrants will be assigned an FRN which will be used in all license           transactions with the FCC. For instructions on how to register your           SSN and receive an FRN from the FCC\, visit the CORES Registration           page and the FCC’s Registration instructions page.           Per FCC rules\, a valid email address is also mandatory on the            application form to receive FCC correspondence\, including the official           copy of your Amateur Radio license.      2.  One legal photo ID (identification):            a. State Driver’s License           b. Government issued Passport            c. Military or Law Enforcement Officer Photo ID card           d. Student School Photo ID card           e. State Photo ID card       3.  If no photo ID is available\, two forms of identification:           a. Non-photo State ID card (some states still have them)           b. Birth certificate (must have the appropriate seal)           c. Social security card           d. Employer’s wage statement or Minor’s work permit           e. School ID card           f. School or Public Library card           g. Utility bill\, bank statement or other business correspondence that                specifically names the person; or a postmarked envelope addressed               to the person at his or her current mailing address as it appears on               the Form 605.      4.  Students/minors without a photo ID need to bring only one of the            above items if a legal guardian presents their photo ID; otherwise             two non-photo IDs are required. ARRL will cover the one-time FCC            application fee for new license candidates younger than 18-years            old for tests administered under the ARRL VEC program.        5.  If applicable\, bring a printed copy of your Amateur Radio license           or be able to show proof of the license in the official FCC database.           Acceptable copies or printouts of licenses are available from the           following sources: the official license or reference license printed            from the FCC website or license data printed from the ARRL website            or QRZ website. The original(s) and photocopy(s) of any Certificates            of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) you may hold from            previous exam sessions. If your license has already been issued by            the FCC\, the CSCE showing license credit is not needed. The            candidate is require to show proof of the current license to the team             but the team is no longer required to submit the proof to the VEC.           Expired license proof must be submitted to the team and to the            VEC for processing to FCC. These photocopies will not be returned.            Instructions on how to obtain an official FCC license copy are on            our Obtain License Copy web page.       6.  Two number two pencils with erasers and a pen for in-person sessions.       7.  A calculator with the memory erased and formulas cleared is allowed.             You may not bring any written notes or calculations into the exam session.            Slide rules and logarithmic tables are acceptable\, as long as they’re free            of notes and formulas. Cell phone must be silenced or turned off during             the exam session and the phones’ calculator function may not be used.           In addition\, iPhones\, iPads\, Androids\, smartphones\, Blackberry devices            and all similar electronic devices with a calculator capability\, may NOT            be used.      8.  No need to bring a check\, a money order or cash to cover the exam\, since it is free.      9.  Be aware that some information about you will be made publicly available            on the FCC’s website (FCC Licensee Privacy) including a felony conviction            status. All applicants must answer the Basic Qualification Question (felony            conviction status question) on the 605 Form at the exam session.            Applicants that answer “YES” for the question must follow these FCC            procedures: FCC qualification question instructions
URL:https://tcares.net/event/ham-radio-fcc-testing-session-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T103000
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SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] TCARES Monthly Breakfast and Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month’s breakfast meeting is cancelled\, due to the Tri-County Ham Picnic\, in Angels Camp (see the “Upcoming Events” list for details). We’ll see you at Utica Park\, in Angels Camp!
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-monthly-breakfast-and-club-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T200343Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-County Ham Picnic & BBQ!
DESCRIPTION:Calaveras Amateur Radio Society (CARS) and the Tuolumne County Amateur Radio and Electronics Society (TCARES) are having a joint picnic & BBQ on September 19\, 2026 at Utica Park\, Angels Camp\, California\, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  \n\n\n\nCARS will provide hot dogs\, hamburgers\, condiments\, plasticware\, as well as the BBQs. TCARES will provide waters\, sodas\, ice\, sliced tomatoes and onions. Both CARES and TCARES members should bring side dishes and desserts. \n\n\n\nUtica Park has a beautiful covered seating area and the event will happen RAIN or SHINE. A table will be provided for the swap meet\, too\, so bring something to sell!  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, call Steven Airola\, W6RXK\, President of CARS\, at 209.770.3263.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tri-county-ham-picnic-bbq/
LOCATION:Utica Park\, 1075 Utica Ln.\, Angels Camp\, California\, 95222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,TCARES
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SUMMARY:TCARES Monthly Breakfast and Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\, JOIN US! Come to the back room around or just before 9 AM to order your breakfast…or just a cup of coffee. At 9:30 we will begin our formal agenda.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-monthly-breakfast-and-club-meeting-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T103000
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SUMMARY:TCARES Monthly Breakfast and Club Meeting & RAFFLE
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\, JOIN US! Come to the back room around or just before 8:30 AM to order your breakfast…or just a cup of coffee. At 9:00 we will begin our formal agenda. This month we will raffle off a NanoVNA\, donated by Dave\, AD6AE! 5$ per ticket to raise funds for the club! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditionally\, Steve\, N6VIN\, will be giving a video presentation on his recent “Asia Dive Vacation” with his wife. Come enjoy the fun!
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-monthly-breakfast-and-club-meeting-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T120000
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SUMMARY:TCARES Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:There will be a TCARES Board Meeting following the monthly club breakfast meeting. Feel free to attend!
URL:https://tcares.net/event/tcares-board-meeting-8/
LOCATION:My Garden Cafe\, 14270 Mono Way\, Sonora\, California\, 95370\, United States
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