| May, 2008 |  |
< Prev Page 6 Next > |
New Editions of The ARRL Repeater Directory Now Shipping
With more than 20,000 listings for VHF/UHF repeaters across the US and Canada, The ARRL Repeater Directory 2008-2009 is a must have. Once again, the ARRL is offering two sizes of the Repeater Directory — pocket size and desktop. This year, not only is the pocket-sized Repeater Directory a half-inch larger than previous editions, it boasts a larger font size, making for easier reading. For the first time ever, this year’s editions feature handy indexing tabs on the cover, easier to read listings and a “Key to Repeater Notes” located right up front in the Directory. Along with these new features, both editions have the features you know and enjoy from prior years: Repeater operating practices, repeater lingo and hints for newly licensed hams; Frequency Coordinator contact information; listings for D-Star and APCO 25 repeaters; a guide to using CTCSS tones and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS); VHF/UHF band plans and a 2 meter channel-spacing map; IRLP (Internet linked) nodes; tips for handling interference; listings for IRLP, WIRES-II and EchoLink (Internet linked) nodes; emergency message handling procedures, and a transceiver memory log. Order your copy of The ARRL Repeater Directory 2008-2009 today at the ARRL Online Store.
ARRL VE Manual Now Available
The ARRL VEC leads the way when it comes to licensing amateurs,
thanks to the excellent work of thousands of volunteer examiners who give so generously of their time,
energy and skill. Whether you have ever thought about
becoming a Volunteer Examiner or you are a seasoned
VE, the ARRL VEC Volunteer Examiner Manual is the complete
guide to the ARRL Volunteer Examiner program. Packed with everything new and experienced ARRL VEs need to know,
this book is loaded with information, including chapters on becoming a Volunteer Examiner, the Volunteer Examiner
Team, preparing for the test session, Form 605; conducting the test session, session report and returning documents,
FCC Part 97 Rules and more. Order your copy today.
Annual Armed Forces Day Crossband Test Scheduled for May
The Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are co-sponsoring the annual Military/Amateur Radio Crossband Communications Test in celebration of the 58th anniversary of Armed Forces Day (AFD). Although the actual Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May -- May 17 in 2008 -- the AFD Military/Amateur Crossband Communications Test will be conducted on May 10 to prevent conflict with the Dayton Hamvention®, scheduled for May 16-18.
ARRL to Discontinue Web Classifieds
As of April 30, ARRL will cease listing classified ads in Radios On-Line,
the classified ad section on the ARRL Web site. According to ARRL Chief Operating Officer Harold Kramer, WJ1B, the ARRL has experienced an increased number of complaints by members and users regarding postings and practices that do not conform to the Radios On-Line Web site's original intent: "Despite our efforts to monitor the site regularly, these problems persist. These have included postings for guns and 'personal' ads. Our staff that administers this service has deleted items and notified the 'poster,' only to find the ad back two days later, placed in every category. We are spending a disproportionate amount of staff time dealing with this matter; it is no longer worth the cost of maintaining the service when other online services have been established to handle the specific need for online person-to-person sales."
| May, 2008 | |
< Prev Page 6 Next > |