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What do you think is the biggest problem the WMA section faces today?



Spectrum threats (BPL, PAVE PAWS, rebanding, etc.)

Age of hams

Decreasing motivation in the hobby

In-fighting

Other



Posted by WK1H
Votes: 36
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Saturday 07 November 2009 at 0900 - Amateur Radio Exam Session in Gardner
Posted by: WK1H  Category: Amateur Radio  Contact: -email- 
When: Saturday 07 November 2009 at 0900 Ends: Saturday 07 November 2009 at 1200
Location: City of Gardner EOC, 2nd floor, 61 East Broadway (intersection with Prospect Street)
The Worcester Area VE Team will be holding a special amateur radio test session for all license classes at City of Gardner EOC at 61 East Broadway (intersection with Prospect Street) on the second floor. This is a special requested session to finish up a Technician licensing course taught by W1SEX, but it is also open to the general public and all test elements will be offered.

Please bring:
  • AN ORIGINAL AND A PHOTOCOPY of your current license and any CSCE's or other paperwork you are submitting
  • A basic calculator
  • Two forms of state acceptable ID (one must be a picture ID)
  • $15 exam fee (if check, payable to "ARRL VEC")
  • Pen or pencil
The photocopies of your paperwork are very important as we must submit a copy of your records to the ARRL VEC if you are successful.

If you have never registered with the FCC's ULS system and received a FRN number, please read the notice below.

We will try to provide a talk-in on the Gardner N1EZD repeater (145.370 MHz, negative offset, PL 136.5).



*** NOTICE ABOUT PRIVACY CONCERNS - FCC REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS ***

Some amateurs have been concerned over the FCC's requirement for your Social Security Number (SSN). The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Public Law 104-134, requires all federal agencies to collect Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs) from all persons doing business with the agency. This includes all applicants and holders of FCC licenses. For an individual, your TIN is your SSN.

It is suggested that all applicants register in the FCC's Universal Licensing System to obtain an FCC Registration Number (FRN) prior to attending a VE session. When you register for an FRN, your SSN will not be disclosed to the public and it must be given only once. You may then use your FRN in place of your SSN on all future applications, including the Form 605 you will complete at the VE session. The Commission has taken several steps to ensure the privacy of your SSN. Electronic registration on the Internet is accomplished using the FCC's secure Web server.

To register for an FRN, go to http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls and click on REGISTER. Once you obtain your FRN, write it down and bring it with you to the VE session. Be sure to keep a record of your FRN and password for future use. If you do not register before the VE session, you will be required to provide your SSN on Form 605 at the VE session in order for your application to be processed.

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