House Resolution 1301 (The Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015) was introduced on March 4, 2015 to continue the effort begun in 2014 with HR 4969. ARRL President Kay Craigie and other ARRL officials visited Capital Hill to garner support and co-sponsors for this resolution, and to educate lawmakers on
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East Bay General Class April 14, 2015
Preparation for Amateur Radio License: General Class. April 14th thru end of May, 2015. The East Bay Amateur Radio Club and West Contra Costa Adult Education will offer a class to prepare applicants for the General Class Amateur Radio License, starting April 14th, 2015 and ending late May, 2015. The
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Silent Key: Bob Fajardo, WA6VOI
We are saddened to note the passing of Bob Fajardo, WA6VOI, a long time member of MARS. Bob passed on February 20, 2015. Bob was a Navy veteran, serving in WW II and Korea, and volunteered on the USS Pampanito submarine. Bob was also associated with training many Marin RACES
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Remembering John Butler KF6GNI
John Kenneth Butler KF6GNI passed away on 5 November 2014. He was long a member of our club. He served as our building manager and built the radio shack we use today. He also was a mentor, or as we say in the argot of ham radio an elmer, to
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March Board Meeting Date Change
The March 2015 Board of Directors has been moved up a week to Thursday, March 05 from March 12.
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East Bay Technician Classes
The East Bay Amateur Radio Club has announced an 8-week Technician class beginning January 06, 2015, Tuesday evenings, 6:30PM at the West Contra Costa Adult School, Alvarado Campus, 5625 Sutter St., Richmond, CA. Classes run through March 31. Students may join the class through week 3 (1/20). The Adult School charges a $15.00
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Audubon Bird Tracking Project
If someone is interested, the Audubon Society is trying to track bird migrations by attaching radio tracking equipment to birds. Message: I coordinate an Audubon Conservation Program involving a small bird that roosts in chimneys. In early Sept we hope to capture six of them in Yakima WA and attach
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Silent Key: George Klein WR6D
We are saddened to announce that George Kline, WR6D, passed away April 17th 2014 while hiking on Mount Tamalpais at the grand age of 98. George was a founding member of the Marin Amateur Radio Society (Club). If you have stories about George that you would like to share, please
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