[MarinTeams] Amateur Radio Class and Examination

[Bill Smith]

The Hamilton Wireless Association (HWA) encourages those who are interested
in a neighborhood radio network, 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 and examination will be held at Novato Community
Hospital, this Saturday November 11.  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 TEAM Radio program.  Once you have obtained your
license, we ask you to attend a four-session Communications Class.   We
would like you to help us build an expanding radio network in your
neighborhood as part of a neighborhood response in the event where telephone
and cell-phone services become unavailable.

Here are the details:

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 $25 and $180.  Our recommended radio
with accessories is well under $100.

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 to assist you with using your
radio.  Following the examination,  four class sessions are held in sequence
Thursday evenings 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 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.  We look
forward to seeing you this Saturday!

Sincerely,

Bill Smith, AB6MT
hbco2 at sbcglobal.net
415-485-3815