BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//W 5 I A S - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:W 5 I A S
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://w5ias.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for W 5 I A S
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053521
CREATED:20241011T111409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T111409Z
UID:5592-1732356000-1732363200@w5ias.com
SUMMARY:TARC Testing - Become A Ham
DESCRIPTION:The Tulsa Amateur Radio Club will be hosting our next ARRL amateur radio license exam session at The University of Tulsa in Keplinger Hall – Room 3140 @ 10AM. We test all levels from Technician to Amateur Extra. If you would like please sign up at the form below! (not required\, walk-ins are always welcome) \nPlease click here to read the ARRL “what to bring to an exam session” before you sign up. \nClick here if you do not already have an FCC FRN number. (first register for a username and then register for your FRN #). \nFull instructions on getting your FRN number are provided here \nPlease bring cash to the exam session. ($15 for those over 18 and $5 for youths under 18) \nSign Up Form:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Date of exam session I would like to sign up for: *TARC is no longer offering VE testing. Thank you to those who tested with us in the past.Name *FirstLastCall Sign (amateur radio call signs only)If you do not have one\, just type "NONE".Mobile Phone Number *Just in case we need to call you.Email *Exam(s) you would like to take: *TechnicianGeneralAmateur ExtraI read the ARRL "what to bring to an exam session" page linked above: *YesI have an FCC FRN Number: *YesThis is required to take the amateur radio license exam. (Social security numbers are no longer accepted\, link is above)Comments/Questions/ConcernsSubmit  \nFill Out this Form 605 ahead of time and bring on test day to get your exam session started faster. \nIf you have any questions please reach out to David N5DMK.
URL:https://w5ias.com/event/tarc-testing-become-a-ham/
LOCATION:Keplinger Hall\, Room 3140\, 430 S Gary Pl\, Tulsa\, OK\, 74104\, United States
CATEGORIES:TARC,Testing,Testing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241027
DTSTAMP:20260503T053521
CREATED:20241011T114551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T114639Z
UID:5603-1729900800-1729987199@w5ias.com
SUMMARY:Ardmore Hamfest
DESCRIPTION:Texoma Hamarama 2024 Information\nA hamfest is a meeting of people interested in Amateur Radio. Hamfests offer exhibits\, forums\, and fleamarkets for Amateur Radio operators or “hams.” The 2024 Texoma Hamarama Hamfest will be held at the Ardmore Convention Center\, 2401 N Rockford Rd\, Ardmore\, OK 73066. Click here for directions. \nClick Here To Purchase Tickets Online\nTickets for admission\, raffle tickets\, flea market tables\, non-ham raffle tickets\, and scholarship donations are available online at https://hamarama.org/tix/. Click this link to order yours today! \nHours of Operation\nFriday\, October 25th – Vendor and flea market setup only from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, October 26th – Setup starts at 7:00 a.m. Open to all from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. \nFCC License Testing\nThe SCARS VE team will provide free FCC amateur radio license tests at 11:00 a.m. You will need to obtain a Federal Registration Number (FRN) at this link and then sign up for the test session at this link. All test sessions must begin by 11:30 a.m. Special offer for new hams. Pass a test for your first license here\, and we will refund your Texoma Hamarama ticket price or give you a free Hamarama ticket!!! Good luck! \nPre-Registration Prize Drawing\nIf you pre-register and buy your admission tickets before October 19th\, you will be entered into a drawing for a Buddistick PRO™ Deluxe Package with MilSpec RG58 Coax and an adapter! Enter to win today.
URL:https://w5ias.com/event/ardmore-hamfest/
LOCATION:Ardmore Convention Center\, 2401 N Rockford\, Ardmore\, OK\, 73401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Testing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053521
CREATED:20241011T124208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T124219Z
UID:5609-1728720000-1728734400@w5ias.com
SUMMARY:Sparkfest - Sedalia MO
DESCRIPTION:8am-12pm\nSaturday October 12th in Sedalia\, MO\nAt Our Savior Lutheran Church\n3700 W Broadway Sedalia\, MO\n“Central Missouri’s Biggest Hamfest”\nSparkfest 2024 will be bigger than before.\nLast year’s event sold out quickly.\nTesting will be offered at 10am\nFor further information contact:\nBret (w0vk) hota2@hotmail.com\nJoel (ke0wjx) tritonboy@live.com\nSetup Friday October 11th 3pm-8pm or day of at 6am
URL:https://w5ias.com/event/sparkfest-sedalia-mo/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:Event,Hamfest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053521
CREATED:20241012T150625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T150625Z
UID:5688-1727517600-1727524800@w5ias.com
SUMMARY:TARC Testing - Become A Ham
DESCRIPTION:The Tulsa Amateur Radio Club will be hosting our next ARRL amateur radio license exam session at The University of Tulsa in Keplinger Hall – Room 3140 @ 10AM. We test all levels from Technician to Amateur Extra. If you would like please sign up at the form below! (not required\, walk-ins are always welcome) \nPlease click here to read the ARRL “what to bring to an exam session” before you sign up. \nClick here if you do not already have an FCC FRN number. (first register for a username and then register for your FRN #). \nFull instructions on getting your FRN number are provided here \nPlease bring cash to the exam session. ($15 for those over 18 and $5 for youths under 18) \nSign Up Form:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Date of exam session I would like to sign up for: *TARC is no longer offering VE testing. Thank you to those who tested with us in the past.Name *FirstLastCall Sign (amateur radio call signs only)If you do not have one\, just type "NONE".Mobile Phone Number *Just in case we need to call you.Email *Exam(s) you would like to take: *TechnicianGeneralAmateur ExtraI read the ARRL "what to bring to an exam session" page linked above: *YesI have an FCC FRN Number: *YesThis is required to take the amateur radio license exam. (Social security numbers are no longer accepted\, link is above)Comments/Questions/ConcernsSubmit  \nFill Out this Form 605 ahead of time and bring on test day to get your exam session started faster. \nIf you have any questions please reach out to David N5DMK.
URL:https://w5ias.com/event/tarc-testing-become-a-ham-2/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:Testing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053521
CREATED:20241012T150730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T150730Z
UID:5690-1721469600-1721476800@w5ias.com
SUMMARY:TARC Testing - Become A Ham
DESCRIPTION:The Tulsa Amateur Radio Club will be hosting our next ARRL amateur radio license exam session at The University of Tulsa in Keplinger Hall – Room 3140 @ 10AM. We test all levels from Technician to Amateur Extra. If you would like please sign up at the form below! (not required\, walk-ins are always welcome) \nPlease click here to read the ARRL “what to bring to an exam session” before you sign up. \nClick here if you do not already have an FCC FRN number. (first register for a username and then register for your FRN #). \nFull instructions on getting your FRN number are provided here \nPlease bring cash to the exam session. ($15 for those over 18 and $5 for youths under 18) \nSign Up Form:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Date of exam session I would like to sign up for: *TARC is no longer offering VE testing. Thank you to those who tested with us in the past.Name *FirstLastCall Sign (amateur radio call signs only)If you do not have one\, just type "NONE".Mobile Phone Number *Just in case we need to call you.Email *Exam(s) you would like to take: *TechnicianGeneralAmateur ExtraI read the ARRL "what to bring to an exam session" page linked above: *YesI have an FCC FRN Number: *YesThis is required to take the amateur radio license exam. (Social security numbers are no longer accepted\, link is above)Comments/Questions/ConcernsSubmit  \nFill Out this Form 605 ahead of time and bring on test day to get your exam session started faster. \nIf you have any questions please reach out to David N5DMK.
URL:https://w5ias.com/event/tarc-testing-become-a-ham-3/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:Testing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053521
CREATED:20241012T150844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T150844Z
UID:5692-1716631200-1716638400@w5ias.com
SUMMARY:TARC Testing - Become A Ham
DESCRIPTION:The Tulsa Amateur Radio Club will be hosting our next ARRL amateur radio license exam session at The University of Tulsa in Keplinger Hall – Room 3140 @ 10AM. We test all levels from Technician to Amateur Extra. If you would like please sign up at the form below! (not required\, walk-ins are always welcome) \nPlease click here to read the ARRL “what to bring to an exam session” before you sign up. \nClick here if you do not already have an FCC FRN number. (first register for a username and then register for your FRN #). \nFull instructions on getting your FRN number are provided here \nPlease bring cash to the exam session. ($15 for those over 18 and $5 for youths under 18) \nSign Up Form:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Date of exam session I would like to sign up for: *TARC is no longer offering VE testing. Thank you to those who tested with us in the past.Name *FirstLastCall Sign (amateur radio call signs only)If you do not have one\, just type "NONE".Mobile Phone Number *Just in case we need to call you.Email *Exam(s) you would like to take: *TechnicianGeneralAmateur ExtraI read the ARRL "what to bring to an exam session" page linked above: *YesI have an FCC FRN Number: *YesThis is required to take the amateur radio license exam. (Social security numbers are no longer accepted\, link is above)Comments/Questions/ConcernsSubmit  \nFill Out this Form 605 ahead of time and bring on test day to get your exam session started faster. \nIf you have any questions please reach out to David N5DMK.
URL:https://w5ias.com/event/tarc-testing-become-a-ham-4/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:Testing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053521
CREATED:20241012T150413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T150413Z
UID:5683-1712908800-1713114000@w5ias.com
SUMMARY:Green Country Hamfest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer signup – https://volunteersignup.org/mklb9 \nMore info to follow\, but we will have our normal table at the Hamfest! \n\nFriday open to public at 4 PM to 9 PM\nSaturday open to public 8 AM to 3 PM\nSetup Friday 12:00PM.\nSetup at 7:00AM Saturday until 8:00AM.\n\n  \n· Premier & Largest Hamfest In Oklahoma\n· \n\n\n\nTest it before you buy it during the hamfest open hours.\nARRL VE-Testing Friday evening at 1800\nARRL VE-Testing Saturday at 1300\nTesting will be in the 4H Building on the west side of the Expo Parking lot.\n\n\n\n\nForum Schedule\n\n\nOKDXA table and they do Card Checking for DXCC/WAC/WAS/VUCC. \nNote:  Applicants should complete the award application on the ARRL website and bring all required paperwork?\nMeet ARRL Division and Section representatives.\nMark Kleine – N5HZR\, ARRL Oklahoma Section Manager\nARES Forum – Mark Conklin N7XYO Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator\nLarge selection of Vendors\nSaturday Forums\nDoor Prizes drawing every hour\n32\,000 square feet climate controlled facility\n280 Tables\nEasy access and free parking\nGreen Country Hamfest provides shuttle rides to and from the Expo Building and the parking lot.\n\nClaremore Expo Center\n400 Veterans Parkway\nClaremore OK 74017 \nTalk-In\n147.090 (+.600)\n88.5 PL Tone \nTickets:\nAdvanced : $ 8.00\nAt the door: $10.00\nTables: (No Limit) Advanced: $10.00\nAt the door: $15.00
URL:https://w5ias.com/event/green-country-hamfest-2024/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:Hamfest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053521
CREATED:20241012T150924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T150924Z
UID:5694-1710590400-1710601200@w5ias.com
SUMMARY:TARC Testing - Become A Ham
DESCRIPTION:The Tulsa Amateur Radio Club will be hosting our next ARRL amateur radio license exam session at The University of Tulsa in Keplinger Hall – Room 3140 @ 10AM. We test all levels from Technician to Amateur Extra. If you would like please sign up at the form below! (not required\, walk-ins are always welcome) \nPlease click here to read the ARRL “what to bring to an exam session” before you sign up. \nClick here if you do not already have an FCC FRN number. (first register for a username and then register for your FRN #). \nFull instructions on getting your FRN number are provided here \nPlease bring cash to the exam session. ($15 for those over 18 and $5 for youths under 18) \nSign Up Form:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Date of exam session I would like to sign up for: *TARC is no longer offering VE testing. Thank you to those who tested with us in the past.Name *FirstLastCall Sign (amateur radio call signs only)If you do not have one\, just type "NONE".Mobile Phone Number *Just in case we need to call you.Email *Exam(s) you would like to take: *TechnicianGeneralAmateur ExtraI read the ARRL "what to bring to an exam session" page linked above: *YesI have an FCC FRN Number: *YesThis is required to take the amateur radio license exam. (Social security numbers are no longer accepted\, link is above)Comments/Questions/ConcernsSubmit  \nFill Out this Form 605 ahead of time and bring on test day to get your exam session started faster. \nIf you have any questions please reach out to David N5DMK.
URL:https://w5ias.com/event/tarc-testing-become-a-ham-5/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:Testing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T053521
CREATED:20241012T151139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T151139Z
UID:5696-1705744800-1705752000@w5ias.com
SUMMARY:TARC Testing - Become A Ham
DESCRIPTION:The Tulsa Amateur Radio Club will be hosting our next ARRL amateur radio license exam session at The University of Tulsa in Keplinger Hall – Room 3140 @ 10AM. We test all levels from Technician to Amateur Extra. If you would like please sign up at the form below! (not required\, walk-ins are always welcome) \nPlease click here to read the ARRL “what to bring to an exam session” before you sign up. \nClick here if you do not already have an FCC FRN number. (first register for a username and then register for your FRN #). \nFull instructions on getting your FRN number are provided here \nPlease bring cash to the exam session. ($15 for those over 18 and $5 for youths under 18) \nSign Up Form:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Date of exam session I would like to sign up for: *TARC is no longer offering VE testing. Thank you to those who tested with us in the past.Name *FirstLastCall Sign (amateur radio call signs only)If you do not have one\, just type "NONE".Mobile Phone Number *Just in case we need to call you.Email *Exam(s) you would like to take: *TechnicianGeneralAmateur ExtraI read the ARRL "what to bring to an exam session" page linked above: *YesI have an FCC FRN Number: *YesThis is required to take the amateur radio license exam. (Social security numbers are no longer accepted\, link is above)Comments/Questions/ConcernsSubmit  \nFill Out this Form 605 ahead of time and bring on test day to get your exam session started faster. \nIf you have any questions please reach out to David N5DMK.
URL:https://w5ias.com/event/tarc-testing-become-a-ham-6/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:Testing
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR