[MarinTeams] Reminder - May 14th License Class. Spread the word!

[Bill Smith]

The first step in joining CERT Radio is to obtain an Amateur Radio License.
In addition to filling out a simple form, passing a test of basic radio
technology is all that is needed.   CERT Radio and the Hamilton Wireless
Association are conducting  an Amateur Radio License Class Saturday, May 14.
The study session begins at 9:00am., with a test to obtain your  license
scheduled at 1:00pm.

The License Class offered by the Hamilton Wireless Association is part of
the HWA-sponsored CERT Radio program.  We offer the License Class in
conjunction with a four-session follow-on Communications Class as an
independent extension to CERT (Community Emergency Resource Team)  training,
with the interest of forming an emergency radio network as part of a
neighborhood CERT response in the event of a disaster.  We also support
communications for members of MMRC (Marin Medical Reserve Corps).
Communications Classes are conducted on an ongoing basis to assist you with
using your radio.  There are four class sessions which are held in sequence
Thursday evenings at Hamilton from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.   If you know any MMRC
or CERT  member(so) who would like to join us in our Radio group, please let
them know about the
program!

At the License Class this Saturday, 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.

The cost of the License Class is $25.  You may pre-register, or pay at the
door.  If you would like to pre-register, send our name, address and phone
number along with $25 to

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

Please forward your name, address, email address and telephone number and
you will be subscribed to our "Marin Teams" mailing list.  The list provides
announcements of upcoming classes, and current information about the
program.  The list also provides a way to communicate among our CERT Radio
members.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email or call.

Sincerely,

Bill Smith, AB6MT
hbco2 at sbcglobal.net
415-258-0864

Driving Instructions are listed under "VE Examinations" at the
http://www.k6bw.org website.  They are also duplicated here:

Instructions to Hamilton Housing Administration Building 227:

Building 227 is located in the Coast Guard Housing section at Hamilton. We
anticipate we will return to Building 549 in the near future.

Hamilton Field is located north of San Rafael in Novato, Marin County. Take
the Hamilton Field/Nave Drive Exit from Highway 101.

If you are traveling from the south, 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
light 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 from the Main Gate on Main Gate Road through one stoplight. Main
Gate Road turns into Palm Drive. Continue on Palm Drive to the intersection
of Palm Drive and South Palm Drive. Turn right on South Palm Drive, past the
Hamilton Theatre and restaurant to Hamilton Parkway. Turn right on Hamilton
Parkway and drive south to the end where it meets San Pablo Avenue. Turn
right on San Pablo Avenue and enter a round-a-bout. Drive ¾ way around the
circle to South Oakwood Drive.

Building 227, the Housing Administration Building is visible to the south of
the round-a-bout on South Oakwood Drive. It is a square two-story office
building.

Our temporary meeting room is on the second floor, fourth door from the
north-end of the building. Steps to the second floor can be found in the cen
ter of the building and at the north end. We are meeting in room 208.  Look
for a paper sign as the door is not otherwise marked.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call. My cell phone is
415-572-2174. Or use the K6BW repeater, 146.775 (-) 127.3 PL.

Bill
hbco2 at sbcglobal.net