[MarinTeams] License Class Tomorrow (Saturday)

[Bill Smith]

The Hamilton Wireless Association encourages those who are interested in
emergency communications, or perhaps just interested in personal radio
communications as a hobby to participate in the upcoming Amateur Radio
license event.   In addition to filling out a simple form, passing a test of
basic radio technology is all that is needed.  For those who have taken CERT
(or have a firm commitment to do so in the near future), or are members of
the Medical Reserve Corps, HWA offers a license preparation class on the
same day as the examination.  

 

The preparation class and examination will be held Saturday, May 10.  The
study session begins at 9:00am., with an examination to obtain your license
scheduled at 1:00pm.

 

The License Class offered by the Hamilton Wireless Association is the first
step in the HWA-sponsored CERT Radio program.  Once you have obtained your
license, we invite you to attend a four-session Communications Class as an
independent extension to CERT (Community Emergency Resource Team) training.
We would like you to help us build an expanding emergency radio network in
your neighborhood as part of a neighborhood response in the event of a
disaster.   We actively support communications for members of MMRC (Marin
Medical Reserve Corps).

 

At the Saturday License Class, 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.   If you would like to pre-register,
send your name, address, email and phone number along with $25 to

 

Hamilton Wireless Association

PO Box 150635

San Rafael, CA 94901-0635

 

Our "Marin Teams" mailing 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 are not already a
subscriber, ask to be placed on the list.

 

The 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.   Further,
there are on-air exercises held every Monday evening from 7:00 to 7:30 in
which you can participate from your home.   If you know of any MMRC or CERT
member(s) who would like to join us in our Radio group, please let them know
about the program!

 

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

 

Sincerely,

 

Bill Smith, AB6MT

hbco2 at sbcglobal.net

415-258-0864

Trinity Community Church is located in the Dominican area of San Rafael. If
you are traveling from the south, take the Central San Rafael Exit.
Continue on Grand Avenue, past Dominican University.  The church is located
on the west side of Grand Avenue.  

 If you are traveling from the north, take the Lincoln Avenue exit.  The
exit is just beyond the County Civic Center on the peak of a hill.  Take the
Lincoln Avenue exit, and turn left at the stoplight.   Continue south on
Lincoln to the next stoplight.  The cross street is Linden Lane.  Turn left
onto Linden Lane and continue through the undercrossing of Highway 101.  At
the other side of the undercrossing, turn right on Grand Ave.  The church is
on the immediate right-hand side on Grand Ave.

Feel free to park in the large parking lot in front of the church.