[MarinTeams] HWA License Event February 11, 2017

[Bill Smith]

The Hamilton Wireless Association encourages those who are interested in
neighborhood 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.   HWA offers a license
preparation class on the same day as the examination.   The preparation
class offered by the Hamilton Wireless Association is the first step in the
HWA-sponsored TEAM Radio program.  Those of you who have obtained your
license through the preparation class are asked to attend a four-session
Communications class (described below).   We would like you to help us build
an expanding radio network in your neighborhood as part of a neighborhood
response.  

 

The preparation class and examination will be held Saturday, February 11 at
Novato Community Hospital.  The study session begins at 9:00am., with an
examination to qualify for your license scheduled at 1:00pm.

 

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 a basic radio ranges between $20 and $180.

 

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 TEAM 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 Trinity Community Church 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 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
Lincoln Avenue 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 and look for an
undercrossing on the left.  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.