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This month\u2019s WVARA meeting will be held in-person at 7pm on Wednesday, October 11, in Meeting Room 3 at the Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, 2731 N. First Street at Plumeria Drive (southwest corner) in San Jose.   If you haven’t been to the Red Cross in a while, “talk-in” is usually available on the Association’s repeaters. Best choice would be 2m\/220.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jim Peterson, K6EI, will be giving this month\u2019s presentation, which will cover a topic relevant to all radio amateurs \u2014 reducing your RF exposure risk.  While the exposure risk associated with amateur radio is generally low, there are practical steps that every ham should take to quantify the risk associated with their equipment, and actions we can all take reduce our exposure risk.  We\u2019ll cover what the FCC recommends in terms of RF safety, as well as practical safety tips that every ham should consider.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 Since the west side entrance to the Red Cross Building is always locked, we recommend entering the Red Cross Building through the main entrance situated on the north side of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The Red Cross locks the main entrance at 7pm sharp, so please come early in order to get access to the building.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 We will be in Meeting Room 3 — about 100 feet from any entrance.  As a result, late comers who knock on an outside door won\u2019t be heard from our meeting room.  If you need help getting in the door, you can my cellphone:  408-636-6172.<\/p>\n\n\n\n