The Lodi ARC is sponsoring a website for the area’s VHF/UHF contest enthusiast. It’s called the “Nor Cali” VHF/UHF contest page and the url is www.n6sjv.org. The new ARRL Vhf contest rules now allow for “assistance”, regardless of entry category. The Nor Cali page is part EME/Pingjockey style chat and part
Monthly Archives: May 2015
FCC Eliminating the Vanity Call Sign Fee
From The ARRL Letter, May 28, 2015 “FCC Eliminating Vanity Call Sign Fee The FCC is dropping the regulatory fee to apply for an Amateur Radio vanity call sign. The change will not go into effect, however, until required congressional notice has been given. This will take at least 90
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New General Question Pool to Take Effect July 1
From the ARRL VE Newsletter, May 2015 “On July 1, 2015 a new Element 3 General class question pool will take effect for examinations. VECs and VEs will have new test designs available for use at exam sessions effective that date. The newly revised pool released in December 2014 (updated
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FCC Goes Paperless
From the ARRL VE Newsletter, May 2015: ” FCC Goes Paperless” In order to streamline procedures and save money, the FCC stopped routinely printing and mailing licenses in February. There are a number of ways a license holder can obtain an official copy of their license. The official license
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