[MarinTeams] Amateur Radio License event Saturday, February 9

[Bill Smith]

Please pass the word, and post on Next Door or other neighborhood connection
resources.  Thank you!

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,
which will be held Saturday, February 9 at Novato Community Hospital.  The
study session begins at 9:00am.

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.  The exam to qualify for your license scheduled at 1:00pm.

The examination fee is $15, which is included in the $25 charge for the
preparation class.

Obtaining your FCC Amateur Radio license is the first step in the
HWA-sponsored TEAM Radio program.

Those of you who have obtained your license are asked to purchase a
transceiver and attend a four-session Communications class (described
below).  Cost of a basic radio ranges between $40 and $180.  The classes are
free.

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 planned for
Thursday evenings following the Saturday license event.   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!

We would like you to help us build an expanding radio network in your
neighborhood.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email or
call.

Sincerely,

Bill Smith, AB6MT
hwa at qsl.net
415-485-3815
415-258-0864 (cell)