FCC Investigating Amateur Radio, Commercial Application Processing Glitch From ARRL VEC – 07/07/2016 The FCC information technology staff is continuing to look into why the Universal Licensing System (ULS) Electronic Batch Filing (EBF) system has stopped processing at least some — and perhaps all — Amateur Radio exam session files
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NO MEETING ON FRIDAY, JULY 1
Because it falls close to the Independence Day Holiday (July 4), we will not meet on Friday, July 01, 2016. If you show-up expecting a meeting, you will be disappointed. There will be no food, no meeting, no presentation, and the clubhouse will be locked. COMPLETED The Board will still
Posted in Club Events
2016 Public Service Season Begins
Our 2016 Public Service Schedule begins with Ridge to Bridge on Saturday, April 30. Contact Michael Fischer, K6MLF; Rob Rowlands, NZ6J; or Randy Jenkins, KA6BQF to sign up. Event Date: Mars Organizer Description Upcoming events: Marin County Bicycle Coalition’s Dirt Fondo [mtn. bike ride] Sunday, August 28, 2016 Michael Fischer
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Amateur Extra Question Pool Changes 7/01
The question pool for the Amateur Extra is scheduled to change for exams beginning July 01, 2016. The last date that one can take an exam under the current pool is June 30, 2016. Our next exam session in Mill Valley is scheduled for May 15 at 2PM. If you
Posted in Club Events, Education, Regulatory
FCC Seeks Comments on Petition to Grant Lifetime Amateur Radio Licenses
From the ARRL Website: 02/24/2016 The FCC is seeking comments on a Petition for Rule Making (RM 11760) that asks the FCC to grant lifetime Amateur Radio licenses. Mark F. Krotz, N7MK, of Mesa, Arizona, filed his request with the FCC last November. He wants the FCC to revise §
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MDARC Announces a General Upgrade Class Beginning 3/31/16
COMPLETED Education & Training Classes – 2016 Location: The Salvation Army 3950 Clayton Road (at West St.), Concord The Salvation Army Team Emergency Network (SATERN) together with the Mt. Diablo Amateur Radio Club hold their classes at the Salvation Army Church at the above address. Registration: Registration is required. All
Posted in Education, Uncategorized
Guest Speaker 2016 Schedule
Presentations given in 2016: 2/5/2016 – Our guest speaker program for 2016 started off with a presentation by Brett Stewart, K6BPS. Brett talked about building a PAN adapter. 3/4/2016 – Antonis Papatsaras, AA6PP – SF club digital Fusion repeater Antonis Papatsaras spoke on the installation of a Yaesu Fusion digital
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Next Education Meeting Set for 7/10
We are planning a follow-up meeting on teaching classes again for Sunday, July 10 at 11:00AM. People who are interested in teaching classes are meeting with outgoing instructors, to plan a strategy to present classes. Please RSVP to rsvp@w6sg.net, if you plan to attend. COMPLETED
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