Amateur Radio Licensing exams this Wednesday

The next VE session offered by W5YI-VE sponsored by MDX Amateur Radio Club will be this Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 6pm to 8pm.

It will be held on the classroom of the American Red Cross NMI Chapter. For more information, contact Bong Malasarte (WH0X) at 287-5525 or e-mail at mdx@mdx-radio.net

Walk-ins will be accepted although pre-registration is encouraged. Those in the technician class who want to upgraded must bring the original and one photocopy of their FCC license and any applicable CSCEs.

A valid ID will also be required. If you do not have a photo ID, bring two ID forms at least one of which shows your current mailing address. The 2008 exam fee is $ 14 for all elements.

The exam session will be administered by the MDX Amateur Radio Club Volunteer Examiner under the W5YI Volunteer Coordinator.

VE’s wanting to assist in the exams should bring their VE ID’s. Only VE’s with valid ID are allowed inside the examination session. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]