VE Volunteers Needed

Posted on October 22, 2016 by

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: aa6xz@earthlink.net , if you can help. Candidates MUST pre-register.

Our last regular VE Session for 2016 is scheduled for Saturday, November 19 at 9:00AM. Contact Randy at: ka6bqf@gmail.com if you can help at that session. Walk-ins are accepted. RSVP is always appreciated.

MARS Exam Schedule

Posted in Club Events, Education, Regulatory

The Amateur Radio Parity Act, H.R. 1301- UPDATE

Posted on September 13, 2016 by

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 of
Representatives approved the bill in September, and the Senate must
follow suit if the bill is to succeed. If it fails in the Senate,
the entire process will have to be repeated in the new Congress. The
legislation is now in the Senate in two forms – as H.R. 1301 and
alternately in the packaged bill S. 253

Urging your US Senators’ support is simple: Go to our Rally Congress
page at:

https://arrl.rallycongress.net/ctas/urge-us-senate-to-pass-amateur-radio-parity-act

enter your ZIP code, fill in your name and address, press enter,
and e-mails will go directly to your Senators. Please do this now,
even if you have previously contacted your US Senators for support.

September’s victory in the US House culminated many years of effort
on ARRL’s part to gain legislation that would enable radio amateurs
living in deed-restricted communities to erect efficient outdoor
antennas that support Amateur Radio communication. The measure calls
on the FCC to amend its Part 97 rules “to prohibit the application
to amateur stations of certain private land-use restrictions, and
for other purposes.”

While similar bills in past years gained some traction on Capitol
Hill, it was not until the overwhelming grassroots support from all
of you for H.R. 1301, and our relentless efforts on Capitol Hill that
this bill made it this far.

Please take a few moments to send your e-mail to your Senators.

Thanks and 73,

——————————————————————–
ARRL Pacific Division
Director: Robert B Vallio, W6RGG
w6rgg@arrl.org
——————————————————————–

Original Post:
Our legislative efforts scored a major victory in our campaign when The Amateur Radio Parity Act, H.R. 1301, passed in the House of Representatives yesterday, September 12th. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where we need every Senator to approve the bill.
You are one of over 730,000 licensed Amateur Radio Operators living in the United States. Many of you already live in deed-restricted communities, and that number grows daily.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL HAMS TO GET INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS!
· If you want to have effective outdoor antennas but are not currently allowed to do so by your Home Owner’s Association, SEND THESE EMAILS TODAY!!
· If you already have outdoor antennas, but want to support your fellow hams, SEND THESE EMAILS TODAY!!
· If you want to preserve your ability to install effective outdoor antennas on property that you own, SEND THESE EMAILS TODAY!!
We need you to reach out to your Senators TODAY! Right away.
Help us in the effort. Please go to this linked website and follow the prompts:
ARRL Senate Support Page
Rick Roderick, K5UR
President
ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio®

Posted in Regulatory

General Upgrade Class Canceled

Posted on September 11, 2016 by

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 have enough students to continue.

Posted in Education

Christmas Party Date Set – December 08

Posted on September 9, 2016 by

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 get a door prize!   Grand Prize:  Fusion Digital Radio!   
Join us! Cost: $25.00 per person, on or before 11/30; $30.00 after 11/30 or at-the-door.  All are welcome!
Reserve your space at: RSVP@W6SG.NET.  Please RSVP to: rsvp@w6sg.net   All reservations made by 11/30 get the $25.00 per person price! (We need to update the caterer to have enough food.)
Pay Online (PayPal) at: Christmas Dinner : http://w6sg.net/christmas_dinner.php On the PayPal page click on the add-to-cart button. (1 works, 2 does not) You may edit the number of attendees in the cart.
2016 Flier:  2016-christmasparty
Cal is looking for volunteers for set-up and clean-up. Contact: Cal. angrycal@live.com

Posted in Club Events, Uncategorized

Marin Girl Scout Leaders to meet at Alto Clubhouse Though April 2017

Posted on September 9, 2016 by

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. The dates have been posted on the Calendar Page.
The meetings take place between 6 and 10 PM, on those evenings.

Posted in Uncategorized

PACIFICON 2016 – COMPLETED

Posted on August 31, 2016 by

pacificon16
The ARRL Pacific Division and the Mt. Diablo Amateur Radio Club Present:

PACIFICON 2016 – October 14, 15 and 16, 2016 COMPLETED

• The ARRL Pacific Division Convention!
• One of the Largest West Coast Vendor Shows of Amateur Radio Gear!
• Outstanding Technical Forums!
• Sunday Swap Meet!
And…Much, Much More!

Takes Place in San Ramon, California
San Ramon Marriott Hotel
2600 Bishop Drive
San Ramon, California, 94583

For Events, Schedules, Latest Updates, and Registration and Ticket Reservations go to
www.PACIFICON.org
Youth 17 & under free • College students $5 • Advance registration closes October 3, 2016.

If Hotel lodging is needed:
To make Hotel reservations on-line and get the special Pacificon rate, CLICK HERE. Or, call the Marriott Hotel Reservations Desk at 1-800-228-9290, and ask for the Pacificon rate. The special rate will be available until the Pacificon block is sold out.

Unique Forums Programs:
Pacificon 2016 features a long list of great Forums, including presentations from some of the most well-known and respected names in Amateur Radio.

PACIFICON 2016 Events, Forum Topics, and Exhibits Include:
All-Day Antenna Seminar on Friday • Saturday Morning Breakfast with Gordon West • Outstanding Technical Forums • Large Vendor Show of Amateur Radio Gear – All 3 Days • Get-on-the-Air W1AW/6 Special Event Station • Special Public MDARC Meeting on Friday Evening

Saturday Evening Banquet with Guest Speaker, new ARRL CEO Tom Gallagher, NY2RF • Excellent QRP Program • Ham License Testing • One-Day Technician License Class Followed by License Testing • Gordon West Ham Instructor Academy • Kit Assembly/Soldering for Youth and Adults • Daily Radio Prize Drawings • Parachute Mobile Radio Transmissions • Wouff Hong Ceremony

Great Sunday Swap Meet • Sunday Ham Radio 101/201 Seminar – What Every New Ham Needs to Know • Sunday Disaster Communications

Workshop • Sunday Annual ARRL Pacific Division Forum • Sunday Emergency Communication Exam (EC-001)

Come and Experience the Many Facets of Ham Radio!

For More Information Go To: Pacificon

Posted in Uncategorized

2016 Picnic Set for Saturday, September 10 – Complete

Posted on August 12, 2016 by

The date for the Annual Picnic is set for Saturday, September 10 at Piper Park on Doherty Drive in Larkspur. 11AM-3PM. Members and guests are welcome. Please RSVP to rsvp@w6sg.net or picnic@rfhell.com so we have enough food and drink.

The club will provide, charcoal, burgers, hot dogs, and beverages (soft drinks & water). Please bring a salad or desert to share.  ALL ARE WELCOME!  Please RSVP.

Picnic 2016 Flyer

Posted in Club Events, Uncategorized

Technician Class Starts September 07

Posted on August 9, 2016 by

Where?

  • Classes at the Marin Amateur Radio Society Clubhouse at 27 Shell Rd. Mill Valley (Google Map).

When?

  • Beginning on Wednesday, September 7 at 7PM we will be holding 7 weekly sessions to prepare you for your exam.
  • The exam session is scheduled for Wednesday, November 2, at 7PM.

Requirements

 

Sign up here:

What will we learn?

The Technician Class Amateur Radio License is the entry level license, and passing the Element 2 exam is a prerequisite to be issued a new FCC issued Amateur license. Subjects covered on the Technician exam include basic electrical theory, radio wave and propagation theory, basic operating practices, FCC rules and regulations, and safety. This is also the license class examination that is required to be passed for re-entering amateur licensees to reclaim some of the privileges that the previous license granted. See: Exam Element Credit for more information. It is NOT an instant restoration of privileges. The Element 2 Exam is a proctored 35 Question multiple-choice test.

There is a multiple-choice question proctored examination (Element 2) that must be passed in order for the FCC to issue you a new license.

SEE: MARS Education Page for more information.

Posted in Club Events, Education

KJ6WSV, DJ Ovida Needs Volunteers on Saturday, August 13

Posted on July 15, 2016 by

COMPLETED
I am a volunteer at the Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center and I have been asked to recruit monitors for the upcoming Rosie challenge to retake the title of most Rosies in one place at the same time. If you recall, Richmond had over a thousand Rosie’s at the marina. That lasted about two months and the folks in Ipsalanti, MI came back with over two thousand. Our goal this year is five thousand.
The rally will take place Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the Craneway Pavillion, Ford Assembly Plant, 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond, CA 94804 (Next door to the National Park Visitor Center), starting at 10:00AM. We are required to have one monitor for every fifty people attending. That’s 100 monitors. I am asking CERT’s and HAM radio operators to step up to this challenge. It will be a non disaster opportunity to serve the community and a great exercise and exposure for HAM and CERT groups. HAM’s not part of a CERT or RACES group are welcome, please RSVP.
If CERT members are not allowed to wear their vests and helmets the Park Service will provide vests.
I will use ICS protocol for communication and reporting. Their will be an IC for sign in and Net Control for radio communicators. Amateur and FRS radios are welcome.
DJ OVIDA, KJ6WSV Please RSVP to DJ!

To Volunteer, Contact: DJ Ovida, KJ6WSV

Rosie the Riveter Event

Posted in Uncategorized

Delay in Upgrades / New Licenses Issued

Posted on July 7, 2016 by

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 and applications. The stoppage, which began on June 28, initially affected the handling of all Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) and commercial license applications, said ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM, who alerted the FCC IT Department. Somma said that by June 30, it appeared that the FCC had corrected the broader problem, and processing of most Amateur Radio VEC and commercial applications and exam session files had resumed.

“The fix for the ARRL VEC remains elusive, however,” said Somma. “I assumed the issue would be cleared up quickly as the FCC has done in the past.” She added, that the FCC has been unwilling to reveal the extent of the problem, which she believes still could be affecting applications from outside the ARRL VEC.

According to Somma, resolving the problem has been escalated to Priority 1 at the FCC, and resources have been reprioritized to address the issue.

“I have been in contact with the FCC every day inquiring about their progress and will continue to do so until the problem is resolved,” Somma said. “I have also asked them to provide us with an alternate filing option as soon as possible.”

Somma said that as of July 6, the ARRL VEC had more than 900 applications and nearly 275 exam sessions in the queue and awaiting FCC processing.

“As soon as the FCC staff discovers and corrects the EBF system problem, we will immediately file the backlog, which would take only a day or so to release,” Somma estimated.

She said a lot of candidates and volunteer examiners have begun asking why new call signs or license upgrades have not yet been issued, and she is sympathetic with their concerns. “We usually transmit the exam sessions to FCC as soon as possible, which is 24 to 48 hours from the day they are received in our office,” she said. “Therefore, questions from the field about the delay are understandable.”

Posted in Regulatory, Uncategorized

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