{"id":9,"date":"2024-01-31T10:57:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T15:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/w4hpt.net\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-03-29T20:25:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T01:25:30","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/w4hpt.net\/?page_id=9","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">CALENDAR OF EVENTS-2026 will be posted as soon as available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Posted on this page are local events that may, not only interest HAM operators, but anyone in our surrounding communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-eada637c0fe788d9357cc118de2c7e06\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/w4hpt.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Class.png?resize=1024%2C789&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cartoon of classroom environment\" class=\"wp-image-1082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/w4hpt.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Class.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/w4hpt.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Class.png?resize=300%2C231&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/w4hpt.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Class.png?resize=768%2C592&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Amateur Radio Classes and Exam Sessions for 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gen class: 28 Feb \u2013 4 April<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exam sessions planned: 11 April<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technician&nbsp;class&nbsp;is scheduled to start the first Saturday in September<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classes&nbsp;and exams take place at the American Red Cross, 1323 West Pembroke Avenue, Hampton.&nbsp; Enter at the end of the building next to the generator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;class&nbsp;is free, other than the purchasing of the study manual:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ham Radio License Manual information (ISBN: 978-1-62595-156-4, 5th edition) is located at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67b8357c39618fd1fb68044b181ce96c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/home.arrl.org\/action\/Store\/Product-Details\/productId\/2003373064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/home.arrl.org\/action\/Store\/Product-Details\/productId\/2003373064<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp; or on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-024563044a5afc20f3e947d594316de2\">These classes are sponsored and organized by&nbsp;<strong>SPARK<\/strong>. If you are interested in attending a class or an exam session, please email Don Mertz at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:don.kj4mz@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">don.kj4mz@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4fd8c760af1fe4c81b6d09d6a44fdbb\">As a special bonus, individuals who complete our six-week course and pass their exam at the Red Cross will receive a&nbsp;<strong>free membership<\/strong>&nbsp;to SPARK for the remainder of the calendar year! Learn more at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/w4qr.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">w4qr.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"982\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/w4hpt.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png?resize=753%2C982&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tour de Cure 2026 flyer\" class=\"wp-image-1140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/w4hpt.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png?w=753&amp;ssl=1 753w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/w4hpt.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png?resize=230%2C300&amp;ssl=1 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">SKYWARN Training class<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bdeb1a3a8aea2747cdc028019224c7df\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/akq\/SKYWARN\">https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/akq\/SKYWARN<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"556\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/w4qr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2-1024x556.png?resize=1024%2C556&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"SKYWARN SPOTTER TRAINING CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1289\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center has-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad144f8b0fece6576742429a693ea31b\">Looking forward to Field Day 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">more information to come&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Ham Radio Fest 2026 \u2013 Ticket Sales have NOT started yet \u2013 updates and more to come\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4a319c54a24af1d3eac0883badf309ea\">This is a SPARK sponsored event &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/w4qr.org\/\">https:\/\/w4qr.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/w4qr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-4.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"HAMFEST FLYER AUG 8, 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1368\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"761\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/w4qr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-5-1024x761.png?resize=1024%2C761&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Birds eye view of Knight of Columbus Hall and parking\" class=\"wp-image-1373\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/w4hpt.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2.png?resize=1024%2C773&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"HAMFEST Floor plan\" class=\"wp-image-1142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/w4hpt.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2.png?resize=1024%2C773&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/w4hpt.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2.png?resize=300%2C227&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/w4hpt.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2.png?resize=768%2C580&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/w4hpt.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2.png?w=1275&amp;ssl=1 1275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CALENDAR OF EVENTS-2026 will be posted as soon as available Posted on this page are local events that may, not only interest HAM operators, but anyone in our surrounding communities. Amateur Radio Classes and Exam Sessions for 2026 Gen class: 28 Feb \u2013 4 April Exam sessions planned: 11 April Technician&nbsp;class&nbsp;is scheduled to start the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/w4hpt.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/w4hpt.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/w4hpt.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w4hpt.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w4hpt.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/w4hpt.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1150,"href":"https:\/\/w4hpt.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9\/revisions\/1150"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/w4hpt.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}