GMRS radio network check in
2025-09-29 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-10-06 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-10-13 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-10-20 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-10-27 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-11-03 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-11-10 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-11-17 20:00 - 20:15 (America/Vancouver) and 6 more dates | On the Air, Seattle, WA, United States
1st Monday of the month – Channel 1 repeater
2nd Monday of the month – Channel 2 repeater
3rd Monday of the month – Channel 4 repeater
4th Monday of the month – Channel 6 repeater
5th Monday of the month – Available for hubs to get on their assigned sector repeaters and test hub to hub communications, or practice per-sector nets.

This is a weekly on-air talk around to test our radios and antennas. There will not be a formal net, please come up on the weekly designated channel and connect with other GMRS hub radio operators. Share announcements, compare radios signal strength, meet new operators; this is to encourage participation and ensure our equipment is always in working order.

Seattle Senior Resource Fair 2025 - Magnuson Park
2025-09-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park (6310 NE 74th Street, 98115), 6310 NE 74th Street, Seattle, WA, 989115, United States
Hub Volunteers will be present at the second annual Seattle Senior Resource Fair!

Tuesday, September 30
11am to 2pm
Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park (6310 NE 74th Street, 98115)

Older adults and their families will be introduced to resources and services available in the Seattle community that cater to their specific needs and interests.
* Sponsored by Seattle Park’s Lifelong Recreation program, Aegis Living, NE Seattle Together (NEST), and others.

Earthquakes and Tsunamis 101 - free webinar!
2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00
Washington is Earthquake and Tsunami Country!
We have the 2nd-highest risk from earthquakes in the country. And, with more than 3,000 miles of shoreline at risk from tsunamis, an extremely high risk from these massive waves.
So what can we do about it? Plenty! And now is the best time to prepare for them!

Wednesday, October 1
Noon to 1pm (PDT)
Register HERE

Join the experts as they discuss the science behind these natural hazards, their potential impacts, and what to expect when they happen. Most importantly, the team will provide insights on what you can do to prepare, and how to keep yourself and your family as safe as possible when these events occur some day.
Please join us for this free webinar! The best time to learn about and prepare for these hazards, as always, is now – before they happen.
Can’t make the webinar? The recording will be posted on Washington Emergency Management Division’s YouTube Channel afterwards: www.youtube.com/EMDPrepare/videos

Wallingford Community Council - Hub presentation
2025-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North Lower floor Senior Center, Seattle, WA , 98103, United States
Wallingford neighbors gather to hear from several Public Safety organizations (Fire, SDOT, needle exchange program) to include the “Emergency Hub” network.
Join us!

Wednesday, October 1
7pm (social hour starts at 6:30pm)
Good Shepherd Center

4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Room 202

Introducing Hubs - Wallingford
2025-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North Lower floor Senior Center, Seattle, WA , 98103, United States
Wallingford’s Community Council is sponsoring a public safety meeting to include speakers from the Fire Department, SDOT, and the Emergency Hubs.

Wednesday, October 1
7pm – 9pm
Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Ave N.)

Room 202

Ham Connect for new & aspiring amateur radio operators
2025-10-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Meeting, WA
Hosted by Cascadia Radio you will meet other experienced hams and have an opportunity to learn how to use your new knowledge to participate more fully in the world of ham radio. This includes activities such as contesting, getting on HF, outdoor activities like Parks on the Air, DIY antenna building, and how to prepare for and participate in emergency communication (EmComm) either from home or in the field. This preparation often involves fun events that provide community service while expanding radio skills.
This is a virtual only event; the link will be found on the Ham Connect webpage http://www.hamconnect.org
Participating groups to give Ham Connect presentations:

Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS), http://www.seattleacs.org
Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs, https://seattleemergencyhubs.org
West Seattle Amateur Radio Club (WSARC), https://www.w7aw.org
Puget Sound Repeater Group (PSRG), https://web.psrg.org
West Washington Medical Services Team (WW7MST) http://www.ww7mst.org
Cascadia Radio, https://www.cascadiaradio.org

View Ridge contemplates an "Emergency Hub"
2025-10-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Northeast Branch Library, 6801 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Gather with View Ridge neighbors to understand how to establish an “Emergency Hub”. The “Emergency Hub” Coordinator for north Seattle will explain the process, talk about the time commitment, answer questions, etc.

Sunday, October 5
3pm
Public Library – Northeast Branch (6801 35th Ave NE)

ALL are welcome.
There is NO obligation for attending but we hope to close the meeting with a group of committed neighbors and a plan to move this project forward!

"Household Prep" and "Intro to Hubs" - Roosevelt
2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Cedar Crossing Community Room, 6620 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
You’re invited to a free presentation by a local “Disaster Educator”. You will learn…

How to prepare your household for disasters
How neighbors can, and will, work together to support one another

Join us!

Saturday, October 11
10am to 11:30am
Cedar Crossing Community Room (6620 Roosevelt Way NE, 98115)

Take the light rail – parking is challenging!
Enter the Cedar Crossing courtyard (66th or 67th)

All are welcome!

Amateur radio - Free Online Classes for "Technician" (beginners) License - Oct 16 thru Nov 8
2025-10-16 | Online via Zoom
The West Seattle Amateur Radio Club is Offering Online Amateur Radio Classes…

Technician License (beginner) – Oct 16 thru Nov 8
General License (intermediate) – Nov 7 thru Dec 14

Watch YouTube lectures at home. These will be followed every two days or so with question and answer sessions via Zoom.
There is no fee for the class, however, there is a $15 fee to take the license exam (which goes to the ARRL).
The FCC charges $35 for the license (renewable every 10 years).
Use the following link to register for the class: https://tinyurl.com/Technician-Class-Fall-2025
Email questions to the instructor: Dave Hillier at AA7XX@westseattlearc.org
Additional details available HERE!
Recommended text:

ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, level 1 Technician Class, 5th Edition. Be sure to get the 5th edition, with the 7/1/22 to 6/30/26 question pool.
This is available from online sellers or directly from the ARRL.
It may also be in your library. A Kindle version is available.

Great ShakeOut Day!!
2025-10-16 10:16 - 22:17
This year’s International ShakeOut Day is October 16, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home!
At 10:16 a.m. (local time) on 10/16, you can join millions of people across the world practicing earthquake safety.
While we encourage participation with everyone, you can register your ShakeOut drill for any day of the year, and drill at a time of your choice. You can also include people in multiple locations through video conferencing.
When you’re in bed – earthquake safety?

Deep Dive
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting, WA
We explore topics, in depth, to gain a greater understanding of our role after a large event (earthquake, power grid failure, etc.)
Every other 4th Thursday – Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct
On Zoom, link sent out via Hub Captains email

Amateur radio - Free Online Classes for “General” (intermediate) License – Nov 7 thru Dec 14
2025-11-07 | Online via Zoom
The West Seattle Amateur Radio Club is Offering Online Amateur Radio Classes…

General License (intermediate) – Nov 7 thru Dec 14

Watch YouTube lectures at home. These will be followed every two days or so with question and answer sessions via Zoom.
There is no fee for the class, however, there is a $15 fee to take the (in person) license exam which goes to the ARRL.
The FCC charges $35 for the license (renewable every 10 years).
Use the following link to register for the class: https://tinyurl.com/General-Class-Fall-2025
Email questions to the instructor: Dave Hillier at AA7XX@westseattlearc.org
Additional details available HERE!
Recommended text:

ARRL General Class License Manual, 10th ed – be sure to get the 10th edition with the 7/1/23 to 6/30/27 question pool.
This is available from online sellers or directly from the ARRL.
It may also be in your library. A Kindle version is available.

Hub info table at West Seattle Joiner Jamboree
2025-11-08 11:00 - 15:00 | St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 3050 California Avenue SW, Seattle, WA, 98116, United States
The Joiner Jamboree is a place you can come to find all the organizations active in the West Seattle area. This event is meant to help people connect with like minded folks in their community, no matter what your area of interest is, you should find a group here doing it! The Hubs, of course, hope to connect with people who would like to learn more and work on disaster preparedness for their family, their block, their neighborhood. Stop by and learm more about the Hubs and what else goes on in West Seattle.
More information about the Joiner Jamboree and it’s sister event at Meaningful Movies “Join or Die”, can be found here https://westseattleblog.com/2025/10/west-seattle-joiners-to-launch-with-join-or-die-movie-and/

Grand Opening - Ross Park!
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Ross Park, 4320 4th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
Ross Park neighbors mobilized to secure a new “Emergency Hub” box and upgrade their gear. The goal: more efficient support for their neighbors after a disaster. Join the group as they celebrate this accomplishment!! And, learn a little about how this “Emergency Hub” works…

Saturday, Nov 15
10am to noon
Ross Playfield Shelterhouse (4320 4th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107)

Snacks and Giveaways!
ALL are welcome!!

Household Prep event - (Pinehurst)
2025-11-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Pinehurst Playfield, 12029 14th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Learn what to do NOW to prepare your household to weather any disaster!! INDOORS, out of the rain!

Sunday, Nov 16
3pm to 4:30pm
Pinehurst Playground shelterhouse (12029 14th Ave NE)

ALL are welcome!!
Giveaways, of course!

Hub Captains meeting
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via Zoom
We gather to share information about citywide activities, what the Network is doing, and what each Hub is doing.
Zoom link will come out in the agenda.
If you are unable to attend, meetings are recorded. However, consider sending a representative from your Hub.
* This meeting was moved up 1 week because of the holiday.

Hub "Open House" - Haller Lake
2025-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
During the Haller Lake’s “Holiday Bazaar“, Hub volunteers will set up the Hub under (probably) inclement weather conditions.

Sunday, Dec 7
Time: 10am-3pm
Haller Lake Community Club (12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133)

Register to play a role in the event HERE
FREE!!!
Snacks! Of course there will be snacks!
Parking on Ashworth Ave N, just south of N. 128th St.
Bring warm, weather-resistant clothing, comfortable shoes, and perhaps a camp chair. (Please put your name on the chair.)
