The FCC now requires a FCC Registration Number on the license application. A SSN is no longer accepted. FRN's are free and can be obtained from the FCC website at https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do.

An email address is now required as well. Applications will not be processed without one.

The FCARC is holding ham exams January 30, 2021 at Maplewood Middle School in Menasha.

Because of the still very active Covid-19 virus we will continue with our practice of maintaining safe distancing and we'll only test a few people at a time. There may be fewer Volunteer Examiners than what would be needed to conduct the exams efficiently so wait times could be long. We asked that you pre-register for this session. Walk ins will be allowed but those that pre-register will be tested first.

Please read the following carefully:

These two K9 calls are available in January:
K9XZ Jan 11th
K9MP Jan 23rd

from Eric K9GY/4 via SMC

Does the club know of other nets in the area? I've run into a couple on 2m but didn't right them down. It would be good to have a list of nets from GB to FdL , Lake Michigan to points west.

I know there are other nets in the area for other clubs. I don't know what frequency and when they meet. Does anyone have a list? If so, please post here. Thanks!

The FCC announced Amateur Radio License applications now require a Federal Registration Number. A Social Security number will not be accepted. If you are licensed then you already have a FRN. It's on your license.

Do you need to have a license to apply for a FRN? No, Any US citizen can apply for a FRN. It's required to do business with the FCC.

An FRN is easy to get from the FCC.gov website:

https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do

It is with sadness that I advise that Maurice (Maury) Mead - W9FBC has become a silent key. Maury was a charter member of the FCARC and active member of the club. Info on Maury's life and times can be found here: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postcrescent/obituary.aspx?n=maurice-m...

Maury will be missed.

Bernie - N9YMC
President

The FCARC Ham Exams scheduled for November 7, 2020 are cancelled due to the surge of Covid-19 in this area.
The next scheduled FCARC Exam session is January 30, 2021.

Rick, W9RIC

The FCARC is planning on holding ham exams September 12, 2020 at Maplewood Middle School in Menasha.

Because of the still very active Covid-19 virus we will be doing things different this time around. To maintain safe distance between each other we will only test a few people at a time. There will be fewer Volunteer Examiners than what I would like to have so wait times could be long. We asked that you pre-register for this session. Walk ins will be allowed but those that pre-register will be tested first.

Please read the following carefully:

Serving on the Board of the FCARC has been and continues to be a rewarding experience. The Board is excited to finally be able to conduct our delayed 2020 elections later this month. In the 2020 cycle, we are electing a Vice-President for a two-year term, a Treasurer for a two-year term and 3 Member at Large positions- each having a one-year term. There is still time to nominate a candidate for the ballot. If you have a nomination, please forward that directly to me at N9YMC@yahoo.com