[TxHam] Fw: WEST GULF DIVISION BULLETIN FOR TEXAS

[Brian K. Gaskamp]

> NEWS RELEASE
> 15 MARCH 2008
> FRANK KRIZAN, KR1ZAN
> 1005 TALLEY RD
> GARLAND, TX 75044
> KR1ZAN at ARRL.NET
>
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> TEXAS HAMS NOW HAVE SIMPLIFIED LICENSE PLATE RENEWAL PROCESS
>
> The Special Registration Branch of the Texas Department of
> Transportation has confirmed that Texas amateur radio license plates
> ("Radio Operator") will now have a combined registration and special
> plate renewal notice beginning with March 2008 renewals.
>
> Licensed amateur radio operators will no longer have to send in the
> $1.00 special plate renewal annually and then process a separate
> registration renewal.  This should also resolve the confusion of
> multiple vehicles bearing the same call sign which resulted in only
> registration for one vehicle being sent.  Now, everything will be
> handled as a single renewal/registration for each vehicle.
>
> The Special Registration Branch began sending the combined notices for
> March renewals with only two weeks prior to expiration.  April and May
> renewals should have at least 3 weeks notice prior to expiration and by
> June the system should be on track with at least a month's notice prior
> to expiration.
>
> Texas amateur radio operators who would like to obtain Radio Operator
> plates (the application fee is only $2.00 plus the vehicle
> registration) can find more information plus an application form at
> http://rts.texasonline.state.tx.us/NASApp/txdotrts/SpecialPlateOrderServlet?grpid=80&pltid=132
>
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> ARRL West Gulf Division
> Director: Coy Day, N5OK
> n5ok at arrl.org
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