[MarinTeams] CERT Radio License Class May 17

[Bill Smith]

The first step in joining CERT Radio is to obtain your Amateur Radio
License.  In addition to filling out a simple form, passing a test of basic
radio technology is all that is needed.   San Rafael CERT Radio and the
Hamilton Wireless Association are conducting  an Amateur Radio License Class
Saturday, May 17.  A study session will begin 9:00am., with a test to obtain
your  license scheduled at 1:00pm.

You will be given a booklet with  questions and correct answers which we ask
you to read up to the time of the test.  Experience indicates virtually
everyone who reads the materials passes the test.

Once you obtain your Amateur Radio license, we ask you to purchase a two-way
radio. Cost of the radio ranges between $125 and $180. Our recommended radio
is in the $180 range.

We also hold ongoing communications classes to assist you with using your
radio.  If you know any CERT member(s) who would like to join us in our
Radio group, please let them know about the class!

Pre-registration is necessary. If you wish to take the License Class, send
your name, address and phone number along with $25 to

Hamilton Wireless Association
PO Box 150635
San Rafael, CA 94901-0635

You will be asked to fill in your Social Security (or alternate) in an
application form at the time of the test. A $14 fee for the test is included
in the charge for the course.

Directions to Building 549, the Hamilton Wireless Association Clubhouse:

Hamilton Field is located north of San Rafael in Novato.  Building 549 is
located in the Coast Guard Housing section at Hamilton Field. A map can be
found at our clubhouse site <http://www.k6bw.org>.

If you are traveling from the south, Take the Hamilton Field/Nave Drive Exit
from Highway 101.  Continue on Nave Drive through one stoplight until you
reach the Hamilton Field Main Gate. Turn right into Hamilton onto Main Gate
Drive.

If you are traveling from the north, take the Hamilton Field exit and turn
right and take the overpass over Highway 101. Take the first right and
continue down the frontage road (Nave Drive) through two stoplights until
you reach the Hamilton Field Main Gate. Turn left into Hamilton onto Main
Gate Drive.

Continue on Main Gate Drive through one stoplight until you pass over a
white bridge. On the other side of the bridge, take the next right to
Crescent Dr. Drive a short block over another smaller bridge, then turn
right again to enter the Coast Guard Housing Area. Continue on Crescent
until you spot a large palm tree and a wye in the road. Turn left, and
continue up a small incline to San Jose Dr. Turn left again onto San Jose
drive. On the right you will see a small driveway with a white sign marked
building 549. Take the driveway to the top of the hill and to the
clubhouse.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call. The clubhouse
phone is 415-382-8135, and my phone is 415-456-4481.

73 (ham lingo for best wishes) from Bill, AB6MT
hbco2 at sbcglobal.net