Will be on Feb 25 at the public service thank you meeting, there will a break out session for new operators and any one interested . 11:00 AM. RSVP to Kris Backenstose, KK6AYC
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FCC Dimisses Two Petitions
From ARRL: SB QST ARL ARLB002 ARLB002 FCC Dismisses Two Petitions from Radio Amateurs The FCC has turned down two petitions filed in 2016, each seeking similar changes in the Part 97 Amateur Service rules. James Edwin Whedbee, N0ECN, of Gladstone, Missouri, had asked the Commission to amend the rules
Posted in Regulatory, Uncategorized
Public Service Thank-You Lunch 2/25/17
The thank-you lunch for 2016 public service volunteers and an orientation for returning public service volunteers has been set for Saturday, February 25 at 11:00 AM at the clubhouse at 27 Shell Road in Mill Valley. Flier: PS-February-17 Reserve your space at: RSVP@W6SG.NET.
Posted in Club Events, Public Service, Uncategorized
FCC Denies Expert Linears’ Request for Waiver of 15 dB Rule, Petition Pending
From ARRL: SB QST ARL ARLB045 ARLB045 FCC Denies Expert Linears’ Request for Waiver of 15 dB Rule, Petition Pending The FCC has denied a request by Expert Linears America LLC to waive Part 97.317(a)(2) of the Amateur Service rules limiting amplifier gain. Expert, of Magnolia, Texas, distributes linears manufactured
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Mail Delays due to Holiday Volume Lead to Delay in Processing VE Sessions
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
Posted in Club Events, Education, Regulatory
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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