CANCELLATIONS
NONE
ANNNOUNCEMENT
********** VE Testing Session*******
Saturday May 9th, the CSRA HAM EXAMS VE TEAM will be conducting a licensing test session for all classes of license at the POB1 Building of Doctors Hospital. Testing starts at 9AM. The cost for The test is $15. This does not include the $35 FCC Licensing Fee. There is no FCC fee for an upgrade.
For more information, directions, and to register for the test, go to the Events tab of the www.w4dv.club website.
You must register beforehand to take the test. NO WALK-INS.
*****Repeater Project*****
Phase I of the 145.490 repair project is scheduled for the week of 4 May (weather permitting). This will consist of climbing the tower and testing both the coax for the 145.490 and 145.390. If both coax are deemed OK, new antennas will be installed. If only one coax is deemed OK, only that antenna will be replaced. Phase II of the project involves replacing the faulty coax and then installing the antenna. This phase is of considerable cost. The Coax is approximately $29/ft plus shipping and an additional tower climb. The final bill could be in excess of $25K. The ARCA does not have the funds for phase II. If that phase is required, all funds would have to be amassed prior to commencing. It may have to be abandoned.
Let’s hope Phase I solves the problem.
*****Items to Buy, Sell, or Trade*****
If you have item to buy or sell, go our “List an Item to Buy or Sell” under the Info tab of our web site, fill out the form, and submit. We will list it here for two weeks.
If you sell your item(s), go to the “Contact Us” under “About” tab on the w4dv.club web site and send us an Email and we will remove from list.