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 […]
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 […]
WEARS RADIO MAIL SYSTEM BACK ON THE AIR!
The WEARS Radio Mail System is back on the air in its new and improved location at Bear Cave. This digipeater system operates on 147.480 MHz and allows you to send email over VHF to other hams without the need for the Internet, which could be very useful under emergency conditions. For a complete description […]
OCTOBER VE TEST SESSION
Sponsor: Westmoreland Emergency Amateur Radio ServiceDate: OCTOBER 24, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM (Walk-ins accepts / preregistration preferred) Contact: Abraham Smith (412) 357-0076Email: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 […]
WEARS UHF FM NET MOVING TO 442.275 MHZ REPEATER
Starting next Wednesday, October 7, we will be moving our UHF FM net to the 442.275 MHz repeater (PL 131.8). This machine has recently been returned to the airwaves and we’d like to give it a workout, check it’s footprint, and give everyone a chance to become reacquainted with “the 275”. For those unfamiliar, the […]
