Our recent VE Session (November 19) was mailed off on Saturday morning (the same day), from San Rafael. Because the US Postal Service is inundated with holiday mailings, ARRL-VEC is telling us that we should expect delays in processing the session results. The VEC will process a session when they get
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Mail Delays due to Holiday Volume Lead to Delay in Processing VE Sessions
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VE Volunteers Needed
We have our special VE Session for the Technician class scheduled for 7PM on Wednesday, November 02. Contact Randy at: ka6bqf@gmail.com , if you can help. Candidates MUST pre-register. There is a special VE Session for students at Cal on Thursday, November 03, at about 6PM. Contact Sharon, AA6XZ, at:
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The Amateur Radio Parity Act, H.R. 1301- UPDATE
From ARRL News: It’s now down to the wire: This is the last opportunity for you to urge your US Senators to support the Amateur Radio Parity Act (H.R. 1301) when it comes up during the “lame duck” session of Congress that adjourns in a couple of weeks. The House
Posted in Regulatory
General Upgrade Class Canceled
The East Bay Amateur Radio Club was to begin a General upgrade class on Tuesday, September 13, 6:30 PM, at the WCCUSD Adult School, Alvarado Campus, in Richmond, CA. The class has been canceled due to a lack of students. The Saturday Technician class at 9:30AM at the same location, does
Posted in Education
Christmas Party Date Set – December 08
The Board of Director’s approved setting the Christmas (Holiday) Party date for Thursday, December 08, 2016. Planned Menu: Salad, Turkey, Ham, Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread, Deserts, Appetizers, Soft Beverages Membership in MARS is not required to attend this event. COMPLETED! You may be encouraged to join. Reserve your space at: RSVP@W6SG.NET. All attendees
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Marin Girl Scout Leaders to meet at Alto Clubhouse Though April 2017
Because their normal meeting place is un-available because of renovation, the Board of Director’s approved the Girl Scouts Leader Support group using the Alto Clubhouse for their monthly meetings on Tuesday evenings on the following dates: September 13, October 18, November 15, January 17, February 07, March 14, April 18.
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PACIFICON 2016 – COMPLETED
The ARRL Pacific Division and the Mt. Diablo Amateur Radio Club Present: PACIFICON 2016 – October 14, 15 and 16, 2016 COMPLETED • The ARRL Pacific Division Convention! • One of the Largest West Coast Vendor Shows of Amateur Radio Gear! • Outstanding Technical Forums! • Sunday Swap Meet! And…Much,
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2016 Picnic Set for Saturday, September 10 – Complete
The date for the Annual Picnic is set for Saturday, September 10 at Piper Park on Doherty Drive in Larkspur. 11AM-3PM. Members and guests are welcome. Please RSVP to rsvp@w6sg.net or picnic@rfhell.com so we have enough food and drink. The club will provide, charcoal, burgers, hot dogs, and beverages (soft
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Technician Class Starts September 07
Where? Classes at the Marin Amateur Radio Society Clubhouse at 27 Shell Rd. Mill Valley (Google Map). When? Beginning on Wednesday, September 7 at 7PM we will be holding 7 weekly sessions to prepare you for your exam. The exam session is scheduled for Wednesday, November 2, at 7PM. Requirements
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KJ6WSV, DJ Ovida Needs Volunteers on Saturday, August 13
COMPLETED I am a volunteer at the Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center and I have been asked to recruit monitors for the upcoming Rosie challenge to retake the title of most Rosies in one place at the same time. If you recall, Richmond had over a thousand Rosie’s at the
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