Congrats on passing test

Congratulations to Lawrence Brooks - N5EIC for passing his Amateur Extra test today at our session in Fulton, MS. Special thanks to Chuck - K5VGK, Tommy - KE5BSB, Curtis - AK5CT, Jerry - KC0DWH, and Eddie - W5DUN for coming out with the dreary weather and helping with the session.

We are looking forward to giving our next session April 20th, 2019 unless needed before then. 

January VETesting for 2019!!!!!!!

VE TESTING THIS WEEKEND!!!

We will have a testing session so this is just a reminder that we will be testing on Saturday January 19th, 2019 (third Saturday) for new amateur radio license and upgrade existing license for radio enthusiast and current ham radio operators. We will be at the Old Fulton Grammar School located at 603 South Cummings Street, Fulton, MS. We will begin testing about 9 am and continue until about 11 am. If no one shows for testing by 9:30 we will close testing for the day. If you are prepared and interested in taking your Technician, General, or Extra test, please come on up. No fee required, please bring two forms of ID one needs to be a photo (ie, drivers license) and any CSCE's (certificates of completion) you have earned and/or a copy of your current license if applicable.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT UNTIL THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GOES BACK TO FULL OPERATION THERE WILL BE NO NEW LICENSE OR UPGRADES UPLOADED TO THE FCC UNTIL THAT TIME. SORRY FOR THE DELAY AND INCONVENIENCE BUT IT IS BEYOUND THE CONTROL OF THIS CLUB OR LAUREL VEC.

*****If you are testing for the Technician license, PLEASE, you must go to the FCC web page and apply for a FRN before you test. Here is the web page:
https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do
You must first register with the FCC before you can have a FRN issued by following the instructions on that page. You must bring your FRN number with you for the testing paperwork, as is soon to be the only number you will have to complete the application (No SSN's).
Please contact Bobby at w1law@yahoo.com or Chuck at chuck@selectconnect.net for more information or notification that you intend to test that day.
Walk-ins are accepted however, we would like to know if you intent to take the test and make sure that you have your FRN prior to coming to Fulton.
Please go to www.laurelvec.com for more testing sessions for your area and go to www.w5nem.org for a complete list of scheduled exams on our blog calendar for NEMRA.
We look forward to seeing you there and Good Luck!!
NEMRA, Inc

Jan 8th, 2019 meeting and upcoming VE Testing session.

Good evening everyone. 

Just a reminder that we will be meeting tomorrow night in Fulton at 6:46 pm. Please make plans to attend and also $25 will need be collected for this years dues for the club. 

We are going to discuss and make some recommendations about the clubs constitution and by-laws to be presented at the Feb meeting for approval so your input will be greatly appreciated. 

Also, Sat the 19th is our first testing session of the year. We are going to offer the testing with the understanding that new license and upgrades wont go into the FCC system until the national government re-opens again. A FRN will be required to test for the Tech test and the CORES system is still up and running for those needing their FRN to take their first test. So if you know anyone wanting to take their test, they will need to go to the site here and get a FRN, (https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do).  

Okay, see you guys tomorrow night and lets get this year started off in a GREAT way and lets simplify some things and get back to learning ham radio and using ham radio.

God Bless and Take Care.

73 

Bobby/W1LAW