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Hampton Public-service Team (HPT)
HPT is a group of FCC licensed Amateur Radio operators who volunteer their skills, equipment, and time to assist the City of Hampton, Southern Virginia Peninsula, and the Commonwealth of Virginia via radio communications. Our mission is to provide the City of Hampton, VA and its citizens free emergency radio communications (EMCOMM), emergency support, and community event radio assistance.
If you are interested in reading more about our non-profit organization, visit our About page. Thank you for taking the time to visit our site.
We have a NET every Monday night if you would like to listen or join in if you have an Amateur Radio license. Visit our NET page for more information.
The Hampton Public-service Team has a monthly breakfast meeting that is held at the Elks Lodge, 2204 Mingee Drive, in Hampton, at 0900 on the last Saturday of the month. Directions: Take Aberdeen Road to 60th St, turn left on Industry Drive, which curves into Mingee Drive and the lodge is on the left.
Do not worry about details and rules of order. Come join us, eat, and talk with the team members. Speak up if you have a comment. All ideas are worth hearing – we want yours too.
Breakfast is served by the Elks Lodge members for $12.
Check the calendar to make sure there are no Special Events that have changed the “Normal” meeting date, for example, Field Day, Christmas, etc.
Please consider a donation to assist HPT in supporting our community, as your generosity will enable us to make a meaningful impact and provide vital services to those in need.
Numerous HPT members are also part of the local Amateur Radio group known as the Southern Peninsula Amateur Radio Klub (SPARK). Feel free to explore the SPARK W4QR website.
Upcoming Open Exam Sessions
Saturdays from 9:00am to Noon
August 24th, October 19th and December 14th 2024
Location: Red Cross building, 1323 W. Pembroke Ave, Hampton
Organizer: Don (KJ4MZ)
Upcoming Amateur Radio Class
A Technician class will be given at the Red Cross location above for six consecutive Saturdays.
When: September 7th through October 12th, with an exam on the following Saturday on October 19th.
Class time is from 9am to Noon.
If you are interested in taking the Technician class, contact Don (KJ4MZ) at don.kj4mz@gmail.com