The 2nd graders in SC are studying all 50 States and their Capitals//map skills//etc. They’d like a Xmas card from all 50 States. As a ham, I’m reaching out to States that might be hard to get. If you have
New Washington State Emergency Net Manager
The ARRL Eastern Washington (EWA) Section Manager C Jo Whitney and I areproud to announce the new Washington State Emergency Net (WSEN) managereffective November 1, 2021. The new Net Manager (NM) is Michael Ditmore,W7HUT. Michael, W7HUT, has been an amateur
Net Manager for Washington State Emergency Net
Jeffery Stidham, AL1Q, is stepping down as the Washington StateEmergency Net Manager at the end of November 2021 and we are looking fora leader with organizational skills to become the new WSEN Net Manager. Prior to the Mount Saint Helens
New Assistant Section Manager for Inclusivity
I am very pleased to announce we have a new Assistant Section Manager tohelp the section attract visually impaired people who want to becomehams or to help us to find ways to make visually impaired more welcomein the hobby and the
FCC Licensing Fees for Amateur Radio Service Licenses
Edit: Additional information has come out clarifying this announcement…. Please visit this link on the ARRL Northwestern Division Page: https://arrlnwdiv.org/2021/03/21/special-bulletin-clarification-of-fcc-35-fee-collection-start-date/*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* It has been announced in the Federal Register that the $35 fee forAmateur Radio Service licenses will be implemented on
ARRL on the Purpose of Amateur Radio
For over 100 years amateur radio and ARRL — the National Association for Amateur Radio® — have stood for the development of the science and art of communications, public service, and the enhancement of international goodwill. Amateur Radio’s long history
FCC to Require Email Address on Applications Starting on June 29, 2021
FCC to Require Email Address on Applications Starting on June 29, 202112/31/2020Effective on June 29, 2021, amateur radio licensees and candidates mustprovide the FCC with an email address on all applications. If no emailaddress is included, the FCC may dismiss
FCC Reduces Proposed Amateur Radio Application Fee to $35
12/30/2020 The FCC has agreed with ARRL and other commenters that its proposed $50fee for certain amateur radio applications was “too high to accountfor the minimal staff involvement in these applications.” In a Reportand Order (R&O), released on December 29,
Thanksgiving 2020
I’d like to take this day of being thankful to thank the members of the ARRL in the Western Washington Section. You have made our section a great section that is #3 in the ARRL. COVID-19 has made it difficult
Email SCAM – Important
An ARRL member received the following email yesterday that I need toshare with you. This is a scam so please delete it if you receive or have received thesame email. Please be assured that I would not use my position