Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club

12 people came into test today for the Tri-Cities first test session of 2021. One came in as a Tech. and left as a new Gen. Eleven came in as non Hams, 9 left as new Techs, and 2 left as new Gen. Congratulations to everyone and thank you to the Tri-Cities Volunteer Examiners group for another great test session.

Ham Radio VE Testing! TESTING, we are going to be testing in the Tri-Cities on January 17th at 1 PM. Here are the requirements for those wishing to test. There will be a limit of 15 people allowed to test. You must call me to preregister, at which time you will be given the test location. You will be required to provide and wear a face-mask and gloves while at the test site. You will have to pay the required test fee of $15. Please be prepared with EXACT cash, as no change will be provided. Also, a check payable to the ARRL will also serve as payment, for a cash-less transaction. You will need to go to the ARRL web site, and print out the following forms and number of copies each to complete in advance, and bring to test session.

• NCVEC 605 Download and print 1 copy of this form, complete down to your signature.
  http://www.arrl.org/files/file/VEs/NCVEC%20Form%20605%202017%20Sept%20Interactive.pdf
• CSCE Form Please download 3 (THREE) copies of the following CSCE Form. Complete the form with the test site as Pasco, Washington.
  http://www.arrl.org/files/file/VEs/NCVEC%20Form%20605%202017%20Sept%20Interactive.pdf
• Test Sheet Download 1 copy of the following ARRL Test Answer Sheet. Complete the left side of sheet with test site being Pasco Washington.
  IMPORTANT: Please do NOT scale the printing of the form, as the templates used to grade your test will not fit.
  http://www.arrl.org/files/file/VEs/Candidate%20Answer%20Sheet%202018.pdf

Along with these the FCC is strongly suggesting that if you have no license that you go to the FCC web site and request a FRN number that you will then use on both the 605 and answer sheet instead of your social security number which the FCC will no longer except in the next couple months, http://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do
To request a number. Also there is a new privacy statement which is posted at, http://www.arrl.org/fcc.licensee-privacy
And 1 last thing go to http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session
Review, print out the forms request and obtain a FRN number.
With above, you will be required to bring your own pens, pencils and calculator. You can not use your cell phone for a calculator. Please be prepared with your PHOTO ID. If upgrading your current license, you will need to provide a photocopy of your current license, as it is sent in with the rest of your paper work. You will be allowed to take only 1 test and no more. Testing will be at a established business following state and local business requirements which will include, a medical history, your temp will be taken, while social distending directions will be adhered to. YOU MUST HAVE ALL OF THE ABOVE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR TESTING! If you arrive without any of the above, or show up NOT preregistered you will not be allowed to test. You will be given the address and reporting time when you preregister.
To preregister call 509-783-6236 Mike

Monday 01-04-2020 is the first Monday of the month and time for the Tri-Cities Amateur Radio Club Meeting. (7PM). The meeting will be held on the air once again do to COVID concerns. (I really hope we can meet in person again soon). The meeting will be held on the 146.64 repeater (W7AZ) at 7PM. All licensed amateurs are welcome. The 146.64 repeater uses a negative offset and a tone of 100 Hz. This would normally be the time we elect club officers. If you have an interest to serve as President, Vice President, or Secretary please send me an email. Richard.Bogert@bogertgroup.com

Call signs and upgrades from our Sep. 20th test session were just assigned, in fact I caught them just as they were being assigned. Those upgrading: Matthew KJ7PNV up grade to General, Weston W7WHW Up Grade to Extra, Steven KG7LXG Upgrade to General. New Hams and calls are: Brian KJ7RDY, Donald KJ7RDZ, James KJ7REC, Kerry KJ7REE, Gilmar KJ7REF, Clifton KJ7REG.

Everyone is feeling a little isolated these days and for good reason but you don’t have to be isolated. You can be social, make friends and still be safe at the same time. There is a new 2 meter social net in town.
If you’re a NEW HAM or an Old HAM you are invited to participate in a new morning social net on the 146.64 repeater W7AZ. The purpose of this net is to help new hams get involved and give old hams a way to stay involved in the exciting world of amateur radio. The net is every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings at 7:30 AM. This is a social net open to anyone with a valid FCC amateur radio license. The conversation will be light and casual. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about ham radio operations. The 146.64 repeater uses a standard NEGATIVE offset and a TONE of 100 Htz. Come join the fun!

You do not need to be a member of the Tri-City Amateur Radio Club to participate. New Hams are encouraged to participate. - Richard Bogert https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2999824720083254&set=gm.29080593...