Restructuring for Dummies
By Ed, W1NXC

Most Hams I know don't really fall into the "Dummies" category, but since the FCC restructuring  has caused some confusion, here are some guidelines. If you already  have an Extra class license you may skip reading further. Everyone else-pay attention!

For Sale


FARA has for sale:
Ham IV Rotator only (no control box)
$95

3 Rohn 25 "GA25GD" guy brackets
$35 ea

Telrex TB6EM
6 element monster tribander
$350
See picture in December Circuit and Web Site
Contact Peter, KA1AXY

NO MORE EXCUSES!


Sign up now for the FARA 5 wpm code class.   Starting Sat Feb 19 at Club shack 9:30 am.  Six sessions thru Mar 25 exam at Flea Market  March 26, 2000. Make the move now to get HF privileges and/or upgrade to Extra!

Call 881-2301 or 879-8097 to register

[email protected]

The FARA email reflector is working well. It provides us with an easy way to reach all our members who have email. You have to sign up it will reach you, though. See the instructions on the FARA web page, and remember that, once you sign up, anything you send must come from the address you signed up with. If you change email addresses, you won't be able to post until you repeat the signup process from your new address.

NOTES:

Grandfathered Techs (licensed as Technician BEFORE Mar 21, 1987 qualify for upgrade to General-no test required but need proof licensed prior to that date. Apply at VE session with necessary credentials.
The new question pools have not been released as of this writing. The new exams will have 35 questions for both the Tech and General class and 50 questions for the Extra class. Keep in mind that as of April 15, 2000, the Novice, Tech-plus and Advanced licenses will no longer be available. No frequency privileges will be lost however and Tech and Tech-plus licensees will be grouped as one license class.

Change of Address

If you would like to change the address on your Circuit label, please email [email protected]. Or, you can call the Club at 508-879-8097

FARA Horizons


Feb 3: Club Meeting
Feb 21: Board Meeting

Mar 12-14: License in a Weekend

Membership Dues

Annual membership dues are as follows: (Make checks payable to FARA)
Regular FARA $15
Student / Retired $10
Repeater (voluntary) $10