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To all,

A series (4) online presentations on a variety of subjects pertaining to Auxiliary Communications has been scheduled for those Amateur Radio enthusiasts interested in by confirming your registration before the deadlines provided by sending an email to reupva3rie@gmail.com:

Fusion 
April 16 2025 19:00 – 20:00 Hrs
Presented By Mike Crabtree VA3MCT
ACS GH Technical Resource & Support
Yaesu System Fusion (YSF) is a digital communications mode for amateur radio that transmits voice, data, and pictures. It uses C4FM 4-level FSK technology, which is a type of frequency modulation. YSF is designed to provide high-quality digital audio. Discussing the history and underlying technology, C4FM, DMR and D-Star compared, C4FM Digital Voice and Data, Transceivers, Repeaters, WIRES-X (for worldwide connections), Rooms, Nodes, and Hotspots.
Register before April 14 2025

APRS 
April 23 2025 19:00 – 20:00 Hrs
Presented By Eric Brown VE3EB
Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) is a radio-based system for real time digital communications.  Discussion of the APRS history, devices used and various applications.
Register before April 21 2025

Batteries & Solar Power 
May 7 2025 19:00 – 20:00 Hrs
Presented By John Leonardelli VE3IPS
Just in time for Field Day - Ham Radio use with batteries, solar panels, with a discussion on controllers and sizing.
Register before May 5 2025

GO KITS & PREPAREDNESS 
MAY 21 2025 19:00 - 20:00 Hrs
Presented By Jason Tremblay VE3JXT
RAC Community Services Officer
May 4-10 2025 is National Emergency Preparedness Week.  Protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency.  The theme this year is Be Prepared, Know Your Risks.  Jason is a renowned first responder, we encourage you to join us for a training presentation on preparing your personal and communications equipment kits that should be GO Ready for 72 hours up to and beyond 7 days.
Register before May 20 2025

I encourage each of you to register for these presentations.