The New Ham is faced with many decisions to actually get on the air. 

                We will cover many different topics to assist the new and "older" ham learn about
                new modes, antennas, selecting repeaters, which frequency is a could good one to reach a desired area
                Question and Answer Session, little tidbits of info that could take years to learn that could greatly enhance
                 your hobby.

                We are holding in the tradition of Amateur Radio - ELMER classes. A no pressure learning environment
                with hands on time and demostrations of equipment, modes, on-air operating skills etc.

                Young and old are welcomed, no charge

                Come be a part and learn something new about the best hobby in the world.

                The classes will be held Saturday May 17th 2008 at the South Carolina Forestry Commission Office
                 on Hwy 52 in Florence (next to Florence Darlington College).  Classes start at 9am and end at Non.
   

                        Talk-in will be on the 146.850 repeater in Florence, on two meters.

                Directions:  Exit 1-95 at the 164 exit, travel toward Darlington (west) for approx 2 miles to
                                 Florence Darlington Technical College on your right.  SC Forestry is right past the College.

                 From North of Darlington:  Take Hwy 52 South to Darlington, then toward Florence.  The SC Forestry
                                 will be just before Florence Darlington Technical College on your left   

                From South of Florence:  Travel to Hwy 52 toward Darlington then use directions above from I-95

                There will be something for all hams, regardless of your
                length in the hobby.

                If you are not licensed, please come and see what
                HAM RADIO is all about.

            Coffee and Doughnuts will be available....yes they will be Krispy Kreme doughnuts...