[MarinTeams] Amateur Radio License Examination Saturday, February 13

[Bill Smith]

The Hamilton Wireless Association encourages those who are interested in
neighborhood communications or perhaps just interested in 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
(Community Emergency Resource Training), or have a firm commitment to do so
in the near future, HWA offers a license preparation class on the same day
as the examination.

Please speak to your neighbors and friends, and invite them to participate!

The preparation class and examination will be held this Saturday, February
13.  The preparation class begins at 9:00am., with the examination to obtain
your amateur radio license scheduled at 1:00pm.

The License Class offered by the Hamilton Wireless Association is the first
step in the HWA-sponsored Radio program.  Once you have obtained your
license, we invite you to attend a four-session Communications Class as an
independent amateur radio communications training program.   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. 

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 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 neighbors or
friends 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 hbco2.com
415-258-0864