[IRCNews] Program and classes coming up in Terre Haute

[Ken Bandy, KJ9B]

I received this from the Wabash Valley ARA mail list.  In case anyone knows
someone west that is interested.

73,

Ken
KJ9B

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"Amateur Radio is Alive and Well -And Needs You!" will be presented at
Indiana State University's Cunningham Memorial Library on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at
7 p.m.
The interactive, hour-long event will provide the basics of amateur radio,
also known as ham radio, and how to become licensed, said Steve Hardin,
interim chair of the library's reference/instruction department.
John Van Sandt, the amateur radio emergency service coordinator for Clark
County, Ill., will be presenting.
Van Sandt, a resident of Marshall, Ill., has been interested in ham radio
since the late 1950s. He is a retiree of various engineering jobs and an
experienced ham operator.
"He's one of the most active amateurs in the area," said Hardin. "He has the
highest class of license."
Hardin emphasized the importance of ham radio, even with today's advanced
technology.
"Even with cell phones, there's still a place for ham radios," he said.
"When the cell phone towers go down, they're useful."
Hardin also dispelled stereotypes associated with the hobby."A lot of people
think ham radio is only for nerds or tech geeks, and ham radio isn't like
that," he said. "Ham radio is really fun. You can meet people from all
over."
Van Sandt will discuss the necessity of ham radio when disasters strike and
other communication systems become unusable. Special emphasis will be placed
on Amateur Radio Emergency Services.
The free program is open to students and community members of all ages.
During the week following the presentation, classes will be offered to
become a licensed ham radio operator. Classes will take place in the
evenings from Oct. 9 to Oct. 13, and end with an operator exam.
Contact: Steve Hardin, interim chair of Reference/Instruction Department,
Indiana State University Cunningham Memorial Libr

Chuck Procarione