The FCC has released their final Report and Order increasing the Amateur Radio License fee to $35 from the current $15 fee (see pages 11-16 for the relevant info). This will apply to all new license applications, as well as renewals, vanity call requests, etc. This will NOT take effect immediately, but will take effect […]
Category: Announcements
JANUARY VE TEST SESSION
Sponsor: Westmoreland Emergency Amateur Radio ServiceDate: JANUARY 23, 2021Time: 10:00 AM (Walk-ins accepts / preregistration preferred) Contact: Abraham SmithEmail:n3bah@arrl.netLocation: Marguerite Fire Department, 138 Continental Drive, Latrobe, PA Note: the $15 testing fee may be paid by check payable to “ARRL”. Will accept cash, but prefer a check. Test takers must supply their own pen, pencil […]
145.15 MHz Repeater Back on Air!
The 145.150 MHz repeater is back on the air from its new location at Bear Cave, Derry Twp.! This is an FM only machine. The offset is -600 kHz, PL is 131.8 Hz.
FCC SEEKS TO INCREASE LICENSE TEST AND RENEWAL FEES TO $50 –TAKE ACTION NOW!
From the ARRL: ARRL will file comments in firm opposition to an FCC proposal to impose a $50 fee on amateur radio license and application fees. With the November 16 comment deadline fast approaching, ARRL urges members to add their voices to ARRL’s by filing opposition comments of their own. The FCC Notice of Proposed […]
NOVEMBER VE TEST SESSION
Sponsor: Westmoreland Emergency Amateur Radio ServiceDate: NOVEMBER 28, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM (Walk-ins accepts / preregistration preferred) Contact: Abraham SmithEmail:n3bah@arrl.netLocation: Marguerite Fire Department, 138 Continental Drive, Latrobe, PA Note: the $15 testing fee may be paid by check payable to “ARRL”. Will accept cash, but prefer a check. Test takers must supply their own pen, […]
