From ARRL: AMSAT Vice President-Operations Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, has declared that Fox-1D (AO-92) is now open for general Amateur Radio use. That word followed an announcement from AMSAT Vice President-Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY, that AO-92 had been commissioned and formally turned over to AMSAT Operations. Initially, the U/v FM transponder
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Kristen McIntyre, K6WX, Appointed ARRL Pacific Division Vice Director
From ARRL: Kristen McIntyre, K6WX, of Fremont, California, has been appointed Pacific Division Vice Director, ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, has announced. The appointment came upon the recommendation of Director Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT, who succeeded long-time Pacific Division Director Bob Vallio, W6RGG, upon Vallio’s election as ARRL Second Vice President.
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Congratulations to the Fall Technician Class
Congratulations to the Fall Technician Class, who got the following licenses. They are also members. Edward J Achtner – Technician – KM6OEJ Anne-Marie M Cowsill – Technician – KM6OEK Peter E Gilmore – Technician – KM6OEL Steve C Ira – Technician – KM6OEM Teodorico S Ira – Techincian – KM6OEN
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Board of Directors Election
At the November 01 General Membership two Board of Directors candidates were nominated. The candidates were nominated; including the slate nominated by the Nominating Committee are: (listed in alphabetical order by last name) [incumbents are indicated] Kris Backensotse, N5HIT, incumbent John Boyd, KE6ORI David Chaney, AA6AE, incumbent Steve Smith, WA1TOV
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Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday 11/05
Fall back, Sunday, November 05, 2017! Set your clocks back one hour, Saturday night, before you go bed; the time changes at 2AM Sunday, set back the clock one hour to 1AM. The Sunday Morning Nets, move back, Sunday.
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Board Member Nominations Are Open COMPLETED
The nominations are open for the Board of Directors for 2018. See: Our By-Laws [Article 13, Section 11], for further information on how to nominate a member. Contact Us at: http://w6sg.net/site/contact/, to make your nomination. Or bring the nomination to the November Membership Meeting. At the November 01 General
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Password Changed
Our Membership Chair, Curtis, has changed the password to the restricted-to-members parts of our website. (Roster & Club Logo Merchandise) Look for an e-mail from Curtis (QSA-5 Mailing List), or contact us. Randy
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Christmas Party Date Set – December 06
Updated: 12/07/2017 9:00AM The Marin ARS Board of Director’s approved setting the Christmas (Holiday) Party date for Wednesday, December 06, 2017. COMPLETE! Planned Menu: Turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed sweet potatoes, scalloped potatoes, gravy, asparagus, deserts. (Depends on the caterer selected. Our previous caterer went out-of-business.) Membership in MARS is
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NCVEC Form 605 & FCC Form 605 Will Be Updated
From ARRL-VEC The form NCVEC 605 and FCC form 605 will be updated (Federal requirement) to include a statement (check box) that the applicant has never been convicted of any felony. VE Teams should dispose of (throw away or recycle) all previous versions on or after August 20, 2017; do
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UPDATE: Marin ARS Picnic Date Set 9/30 COMPLETED
Saturday, Sept. 30, at Piper Park. COMPLETED The Marin ARS returns to Piper Park, on Saturday, September 30, 2017, 11:30 – 15:00. The club will provide charcoal, burgers, hot dogs, buns, and water. Bring a Salad or Desert to share. See you there! MARIN AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY P.O. BOX
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