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Amateur Radio
The Newberg Emergency Center is well equipped with HAM Radio Equipment for reliable communication during disasters. Amateur Radio operators (aka: Ham Radio) transmit using signals that reach long distances. When cellular phones, landlines, and internet connections fail - Amateur Radio Operators will be our link to outside resources. We Partner with volunteers from Yamhill County Amateur Radio Team. (https://ycares.org)
During Hurricane Ian September 2022, Amateur Radio technicians in Florida relayed information directly to Emergency Response centers about stranded people, washed out bridges, fires, flooding, and power outages. Click here to read more about how Amateur radio works and why its reliable during emergencies.
All communities need trained licensed radio operators using equipment as simple as HT Handheld units from home or volunteering with a County ARES Team to support their community communication center. We encourage all ages to learn about Ham Radio.
Prepare for the Amateur Radio License Test:
- Visit our staff at NEWBERG LIBRARY to find books or study guides
- hamstudy.org – free flashcard based study system for the Technician and General exam.
- HamTestOnline – web-based study software for Technician, General and Extra exams.
- Gordon West Books & Audio CDs – available at your favorite bookstore on online retailer.
Take the HAM RADIO LICENSE TEST LOCALLY
Register for the next Yamhill County Radio License Test or ask questions email: opus13adagio@gmail.com
Location: Newberg Public Safety 401 E Third St Newberg, OR 9713
- Saturday March 16th 2024 1:00pm
- Saturday May 18th 2024 1:00pm
- Saturday July 20th 2024 1:00pm
- Saturday Sept. 21st 2024 1:00pm
- Saturday Nov. 16th 2024 1:00pm
