SERVING DOWNEY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES SINCE 1951 Q5

DOWNEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB DECEMBER 2009

VOLUME XXVII I #12

SERVING DOWNEY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES SINCE 1951

December Meeting will feature the annual “Goodies Night”

Our next meeting will be held December 3rd at 7:30 PM at the First Baptist Church and will feature the now annual “Gathering Of The Goodies”.

There will be a short business meeting, followed by the sharing of goodies that you brought. Store bought or home made, bring your favorite treats to share. Drinks will be provided.

DARC 2009 Award

Recipients

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http://www.downeyarc.org

THE DOWNEY

AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, INC.

P.O. Box 207

Downey, CA 90241

Q5 Staff

Editor

John Powell, KF6EOJ jpowell@csulb.edu Phone: (562) 862-4608 Alt Phone: (562) 985-8610

Associate Editors

Dave Buhler WB6ZGF Phone: (562) 861-6069 wb6zgf1@verizon.net John Schroeder, N6QQ Phone (562) 404-1112 n6qq@msn.com

Electronic Publishing

Rick Norwood,KD6KHJ Phone: (562) 865-5750 kd6khj@arrl.net

Permission to copy material from the Q5 is granted provided that credit is given to the “DARC Q5”.

Q5, as in: a signal that is perfectly readable, hence the name of our newsletter. We hope you agree.

Club Officers President Rick Norwood, KD6KHJ Phone: (562) 865-5750 kd6khj@arrl.net First Vice President Ron Eveland, W6QM Phone: (562) 860-3623 w6qm@msn.com VP Programs Dave Glenn

Phone: (562) 928-8560 dglenn@arrl.net

VP Membership Arlene Schwartz, KE6GFI Phone: (562) 928-1775 ke6gfi@arrl.net VP Service Dave Buhler, WB6ZGF Phone: (562) 861-6069 wb6zgf1@verizon.net VP Ways and Means Steve Hartranft, KI6SUF Phone: 562-923-0070 grandpasjh@aol.com Secretary Delight Miller, WB6WWI Phone: 323-559-2100 delightm@verizon.net Treasurer Alfred Becerra, KF6QQG Phone: 562-633-2279 No email address Director (One Year) Buck Kerns, AE6DT Phone:(562) 634-8441 ae6dt@arrl.net Director (Two Years) Frank Myllo, KC6YPV Phone: 562-560-4045 kc6ypv@arrl.net Trustee, W6TOI Tom VanBuskirk, K6TV Phone: (562) 861-3085 tomk6tv@cs.com

Looking for an Elmer?

Here are a few resources that can get you going: Bill Heather, KB6WKT, 562 863-6607 kb6wkt@arrl.net, Helping Hams, Contesting Ivan Mikulich, KB6ATT, 562 862-4592 kb6att@att.net, Helping Hams, Field Trips Glenn Allen, KE6HPZ, 562 928-2080 ke6hpz@ham-radio.com, Microwave Dave Buhler, WB6ZGF, 562 861-6069 wb6zgf1@verizon.net, Net Control, Public Service, Emergency Communications Harold ‘Buck’ Kerns, AE6DT, 562 634-8441 ae6dt@arrl.net, Public Service John Schroeder, N6QQ, 562 404-1112 n6qq@msn.com, Contesting, DXing, DXCC and WAS Card Checker

When and where we meet:

We normally meet the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM in room 120 of

the First Baptist Church in Downey. The church is between 2nd and 3rd

streets, near City Hall, address is 8348 E. 3rd St. Use 2nd St, east from

Downey Ave (1 block north of Firestone Bl), adjacent to City Hall. Entrance via

double glass doors on the north side of 2nd St.

Swap Meet Information:

CHHS Electronics Swap Meet

Chino Hills High School

16150 Pomona Rincon Rd

Chino Hills, CA

Held the third Saturday of each month, 6:30 to 11:30 AM

W6TRW Swap Meet

Northrop Grumman Parking Lot

Corner of Marine and Aviation

Manhattan Beach, CA

Held the last Saturday of each month, 7:00 to 11:30 AM

Talk-In 145.320, PL 114.8

Affiliations:

Affiliated ARRL Club

ARRL Special Service Club

Los Angeles Area Council of Amateur Radio Clubs

Orange County Council of Amateur Radio Organizations

Club Frequencies:

Simplex: 145.595 MHz*

440 Repeater #1: 445.640 (-) PL 156.7 Hz*

440 Repeater #2: 445.640 (-) PL 88.5 Hz

* See Calendar for Net Schedule

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Minutes of the D.A.R.C. Luncheon Meeting – November 15, 2009

Frank Tillmann, KN6LM, Master of Ceremonies, began the luncheon meeting at 12:02 PM, and welcomed the 35 people in attendance. Frank then asked that guests be introduced. Frank Myllo, KC6YPV, led the group in the pledge of allegiance, followed by Frank Hornberger, N6ZDS, giving the invocation. Tom VanBuskirk, K6TV, greeted and thanked all that were in attendance.

Frank introduced our President, Sam Lollar, K1SL, who also welcomed everyone and then remarked on his tenure as President during the past two years. He may be stepping down, but he will still be around to keep those serving on the board on the straight and narrow.

Frank then first introduced the outgoing board, followed by the introduction and installation of the incoming board. They are as follows:

Outgoing Officers Incoming Officers

President Sam Lollar, K1SL Rick Norwood, KD6KHJ

First Vice President Rick Norwood, KD6KHJ Ron Eveland, W6QM

Secretary Delight Miller, WB6WWI Delight Miller, WB6WWI

Treasurer Frank Hornberger, N6ZDS Alfred Becerra, KF6QQG

VP Programs Tom VanBuskirk, K6TV (Acting) Dave Glenn, N6TEB

VP Membership Arlene Schwartz, KE6GFI Arlene Schwartz, KE6GFI

VP Ways & Means Ron Eveland, W6QM Steve Hartranft, KI6SUF

VP Service Dave Buhler, WB6ZGF Dave Buhler, WB6ZGF

Director One Year Tom VanBuskirk, K6TV Buck Kerns, AE6DT

Director Two Years Buck Kerns, AE6DT Frank Myllo, KC6YPV

W6TOI Trustee Tom VanBuskirk, K6TV Tom VanBusKirk, K6TV

Frank said that it was now time to eat, but the staff was still setting up the buffet, so during this short delay, Ron Eveland, W6QM, made an announcement concerning the ordering of club shirts and hats. Ron said this would be the last day for a club member to get their order in before the placement with our vendor next week. Frank then released each table in random order beginning with our speaker’s table to enjoy the beautiful buffet.

After a very enjoyable meal where we all probably all ate way too much food, Frank introduced Arlene Schwartz, KE6GFI, who introduced our guest speaker, Matt Bennett, KF6RTB.

Matt began his program, “Where will Amateur Radio Take You” by giving us a glimpse of his background and how he became interested in amateur radio. Matt’s program focused on where it had taken him both person-ally and professionally. He has been involved with several satellites both military and scientific giving us a re-view of his involvement. One of his notable achievements was setting up a station at Mission Viejo High School, K6UCI, and then making a contact with NA1SS while it orbited the earth. This short contact during one of the Space Shuttle passes allowed high school students to ask an astronaut questions. Matt concluded his presentation with a quick chart on his involvement in various personal interests from music to amateur radio, and most were now at a dead end, all but Amateur Radio. He then challenged all in attendance to think about where Amateur Radio will, or has taken each of us. Matt also left his personal email address to let him know where you are headed, mattwb@umich.edu. He then took questions from the audience. Applause followed, and then Arlene Schwartz, KE6GFI, thanked Matt for his presentation, and presented him with a club certificate thanking him for his presentation.

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Frank KN6LM, introduced our new President, Rick Norwood, KD6KHJ, who presented the DARC 2009 Service Awards. The awards certificates were presented as follows: Larry Tinkler, K6LXT Raffle Chairman Ray Olesen, AD6AF Net Control John Powell, KF6EOJ Q5 Editor Buck Kerns, AE6DT Public Service The Ham of the Year Award Plaque was given to Ron Eveland, W6QM, followed by the Past President Award Plaque and certificate given to Sam Lollar, K1SL. Larry Tinkler, K6LXT, Raffle Chairman, assisted by Arlene Schwartz, KE6GFI, drew the tickets for our drawing. The winners were as follows: Ron Eveland, W6QM, an alarm clock, and a can of spray cleaner; Tom Van-Buskirk, K6TV, a dual driver; Linda Fernandez, KI6NSI, a 14 piece screwdriver set, and a tool caddie; Frank Tillmann, KN6LM, a three piece tool set, and a 30 amp switching power supply; Sam Lollar, K1SL, a car bat-tery tester, and the Grand Prize went to Ray Olesen, KD6AF, a Yaesu FT-60R dual band transceiver.

Frank, KN6LM, again thanked everyone for attending, and closed the luncheon at 1:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted

Ron Eveland, W6QM, Acting Secretary

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ARRL Membership and Renewals

Just a reminder to current club members and new members, the DARC will accept new memberships to the American Ra-dio Relay League as well as renewals of memberships. We can provide the forms. When you renew through the club, the club receives a club commission from the ARRL. We know that many members’ ARRL dues generally become due in Au-gust because of our past practices in hosting ARRL night at club meetings in August. Questions about this program may be directed to Arlene Schwartz, KE6GFI, ke6gfi@arrl.net.

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Treasurer’s Report—Income

Treasurer’s Report— Expense

2008-2009 Oct 09 (OVER)/

ACTUAL YTD ANNUAL UNDER

ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET

EXPENDITURES

Autopatch, Repeater $47.01 $218.50 $225.00 $6.50

Club Bulletin

Printing $0.00 $500.00 $500.00 Supplies $0.00 $30.00 $30.00

Postage $59.00 $200.00 $141.00

Committees

Award $0.00 $50.00 $50.00

Membership $0.00 $30.00 $30.00

Publicity & Public Relations $0.00 $30.00 $30.00

Sunshine $0.00 $50.00 $50.00

Equipment/Maintenance $268.00 $350.00 $82.00

Events

Christmas Party $0.00 $25.00 $25.00

Field Day $0.00 $50.00 $50.00

Luncheon $0.00 $150.00 $150.00

Special Events $0.00 $75.00 $75.00

Fund Raisers $0.00 $100.00 $100.00

Insurance $325.00 $325.00 $350.00 $25.00

Officers' Expenses

Board Members $0.00 $50.00 $50.00

Treasurer $20.00 $75.00 $55.00

Other Organizations

Dues $0.00 $20.00 $20.00

P.O. Box Rental $0.00 $80.00 $80.00

Refreshments, Meetings $16.09 $102.13 $200.00 $97.87

World Radio Listing $0.00 $70.00 $70.00

Total Expenditures $388.10 $992.63 $2,710.00 $1,717.37

2008 - 2009 Oct 09 YEAR-TO-DATE ANNUAL (OVER)/UNDER

ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET

INCOME

Dues $200.00 $1,080.00 $1,200.00 $120.00

Misc.Income

Yard Sale $0.00 $510.00 $510.00

Other $2.00 $32.00 $0.00 ($32.00)

Donations $2,090.00 $0.00 ($2,090.00)

Fund Raisers $270.00 $1,000.00 $730.00

Total Income $202.00 $3,472.00 $2,710.00 ($762.00)

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Treasurer’s Report— Summary

December Birthdays

James Brackett, KE6FVN, 10th

Leo Ferasol, AF6PF, 13th

Tom VanBuskirk, K6TV, 30th

Happy Birthday to All!

DOWNEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

TREASURER'S REPORT

Oct-09

SUMMARY

CHECKING-WA MUTUAL $8,613.46

BALANCE AS OF Sep 30, 2009

INCOME $202.02

EXPENDITURES $388.10

Raffle (Month) ($2.98)

Raffle (Total Holdings) $284.19

Brunch (Month) $300.00

Brunch (Total Holdings) $300.00

Club Merchandise (Month) $63.00

Club Merchandise (Total Holdings) ($79.07)

CHECKING-WA MUTUAL

BALANCE AS OF Jul 31, 2009 $8,787.40

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Minutes of the D.A.R.C. Board of Directors Meeting – November 17, 2009

President Rick Norwood, KD6KHJ, called the meeting to order at 1930 hrs in the Emergency Operations Cen-ter (EOC) at Downey Fire Station #1. Board Members present were: 1st Vice President: Ron Eveland, W6QM; VP Service: Dave Buhler, WB6ZGF; VP Ways & Means: Steve Hartranft, KI6SUF; Secretary: Delight Miller, WB6WWI; Director One Year: Buck Kerns, AE6DT; Director, Two Years: Frank Myllo, KC6YPV; and Past Treasurer: Frank Hornberger, N6ZDS.

Officers Reports:

President: Rick Norwood, KD6KHJ - None

1st VP: Ron Eveland, W6QM – Ron expressed his appreciation for the Amateur of the Year Award.

VP Programs: Dave Glenn, N6TEB - Absent

VP Membership: Arlene Schwartz, KE6GFI - Absent

VP Service: Dave Buhler, WB6ZGF – Dave will follow up on the radio installation in the Fire Department.

VP Way & Means: Steve Hartranft, KI6SUF – Ron Eveland, W6QM discussed passing materials to Steve. Ron stated that he had emailed the order to SoCal Sporting Goods and will follow up on the order. All orders are paid by the Treasurer when items arrive.

Secretary: Delight Miller, WB6WWI – October Board Meeting minutes as published in Q5 were approved.

Treasurer: Frank Hornberger, N6ZDS – The October Report was submitted and approved by members. Luncheon had 31 attending which was short of the 40 necessary. Restaurant charged us for 34. There were 5 paid members who did not come. A motion passed to offer the five non attending members reimbursement or donate the cost of their luncheons to the Club. All Board members were pleased with the lunch and the speaker.

Director One Year: Buck Kerns, AE6DT - None

Director Two Year: Frank Myllo, KC6YPV - None

Trustee, W6TOI: Tom Van Buskirk, K6TV - Absent

Past President: Sam Loller, K1SL - Absent

Past Treasurer: Frank Hornberger, N6ZDS - None

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Agenda Topics:

1. By-Laws Review - Because the total number of members has decreased, there may be a necessity to re-view the By-Laws as it relates to Board positions. Frank Myllo, KC6YPV, has agreed to take on this task.

2. Treasury Audit –On December 1st, at Carrows Rick, Ron, Delight and Frank will meet for the audit.

3. December Holiday Party (monthly meeting) – Arlene Schwartz, KE6GFI, and Tom Van Buskirk, K6TV usu-ally handle this pot luck. Will present information at general meeting.

4. Holiday Lane Parade – Buck Kerns, AE6DT, will be the organizer for this event. It is on December 6th from 1000-1400 hrs. He will get additional signups at the General Meeting.

5. Luncheon Debrief – Speaker was outstanding and members could not say enough good things about the serving personnel and the restaurant. It was suggested that next year’s luncheon be held at the same location.

6. Club Brochure – Members reviewed the latest version of the brochure. Rick will see about having it printed on heavy paper.

7. Mail Pick Up – Extended discussion regarding the pickup of mail. There has been a problem with payment of telephone bill being later. Therefore, late charges being assessed. A motion passed for Frank Hornberger, N6ZDS, to contact the telephone company and have the monthly charge taken automatically out of the check-ing account.

MARSH Insurance Policy – It was decided the Secretary will keep the policy and all paper work related to it.

The Board Meeting Minutes and Treasurer’s Report for last board meeting, as they appeared in Q5, were ap-proved.

Old Business:

1. DRMC - Tabled until Sam is available.

New Business:

1. Batteries for Altadena Repeater – Discussion on length of time batteries have been at location, the number and type of batteries, and cost. Larry Cude, Paul Metzger and Glenn Allen are the sources for the information needed.

1. Glenn Allen will be contacted to check on the condition of the batteries at the Altadena repeater site.

Next General Meeting: 12.03.09

Next Board Meeting: 12.08.09

The meeting was adjourned at 2031 hrs.

Respectfully submitted,

Delight Miller, WB6WWI

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December 2009 DX

By Mike Gauthier, K6ICS

11-13-2009

December Propagation Outlook

Solar activity is increasing, at last. Nighttime propagation is improving on 160-20 meters. Background noise on all bands is decreasing. During daylight hours 17-15 meters are indicating more and longer openings. Listen to 12-10 meters for an increasing number of spot openings. Listen for the beacon stations and call CQ if the band seams dead. It may surprise you with an opening.

DXer's News

COOK ISLANDS, E51USA. The E51USA beacon is now operational on 50.051 running 20 watts into a 5 ele-ment beam at 58 feet.

THAILAND, HS. Thailand's National Telecommunications Commission has approved a request by the Radio Amateur Society of Thailand to expand 40 meters. Effective November 6, E2 and HS stations will have pri-mary use of 7.0 to 7.2 MHz.

December DX

AFGHANISTAN, T6AG. David, CT1DRB, has been working in Afghanistan and will be on the air as T6AG until March 2010. He says not to be surprised if all of a sudden he goes QRT because of his military responsibili-ties. David has two dipoles up for activity on 40, 30, 17, 15, 12 and 10 meters. He is unable to operate on 20 and 80 meters due to local military communications. David has a Web page at http://t6ag.nra.pt/. QSL via EA3GHZ.

IOTA AN-011, until February 20. Activity is mainly on 20 meters using CW, SSB and PSK31. QSL via K1IED.

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, VP2V/DL7VOG. Gerd, DL7VOG will be operating as VP2V/DL7VOG from Ane-gada Island, IOTA NA-023, until December 2. Activity is on all bands using mostly CW and RTTY. QSL to DL7VOG.

CHESTERFIELD ISLAND, TX3A. Tomi, HA7RY and George, AA7JV are on the air as TX3A until December 6. Activity is on all HF bands with an emphasis on the low bands. QSL via HA7RY.

GUINEA-BISSAU, J5UA & J5GQZ. Joao, CT2GQA is operating from here for the next five years. He is ac-tive as J5JUA on 80 and 40 meters and J5GQZ on 20 and 17 meters. QSL to CT2GQA.

LIBERIA, EL8RI. Chris, ZS6RI will be operating as EL8RI until mid January 2010. Activity will be mainly on 40, 30 and 20 meters running QRP power. QSL to ZS6RI.

MADAGASCAR, 5R8IC. Eric, F6ICX is on the air as 5R8IC from St. Marie Island, IOTA AF-090, until Decem-ber 15. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters. QSL to F6ICX.

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NETHERLANDS, PA60TROLLEY. Special event station PC60TROLLEY will be operating until December 15 in celebration of the 60th anniversary of trolley buses in Arnhem. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via PA0FAW.

REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO T70A. During the ARRL 10 Meter Contest, on December 12 and 13 look for IZ0EGM, Aurelio, to be operating from the Republic of San Marino as T70A. He plans to be on CW and SSB. QSL via T70A QRZ.Com info.

SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS, XR9JA. In celebration of the bicentennial of the Republic of Chile, members of the Concepcion Radio Club will be putting on an operation from Greenwich Island, South Shetland Islands (AN-010) from January 10 to 25, 2010. XR9JA will be active on SSB, CW, PSK31 and AO-51 from the Arturo

QSL cards should be sent to CE5JA, the Radio Club Concepcion, including SAE and IRC or two US $. QSL

They will also be QSLing via the bureau for those who wish to go this route. All QSL will be 100 % guaranteed. More information about the DXpedition, activity, propagation forecasts, can be found at www.qrz.com/db/xr9ja and www.ce5ja.cl/xr9ja.php. Any special requests about this DX expedition can be sent to: secre-taria@ce5ja.cl or ce5cox@ce5ja.cl.

TUNISIA, 3V8SS. Alex, GM0DHZ will be operating from the 3V8SS club station on CW. until late January 2010. QSL via operator's instructions.

XV2JR, respectively, until December 7. Activity is on all HF bands using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL both calls direct via OH4MDY.

ZIMBABWE, Z2BB. Fernando, EA4BB is operating from Harare as Z21BB. He is on for two years while on work assignment. He plans to be active on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via W3HNK.

DARC Member DXCC Count

N6QQ 336 Mixed, 318 SSB, 290 CW, 211 RTTY, 3052 WPX , 6BDXCC

WA6RTA 328 Phone (AM & SSB)

KB6ATT 305 Mixed, 60 CW

K6ICS 295 Mixed, 288 Phone (AM & SSB), 164 Mixed on 40 Meters

K6TV 206 SSB, 126 QRP, 110 CW, 215 Mixed

W3OB 150 Mixed

W6TOI 174 Mixed

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WA6OUD 129 Phone on 10 Meters

K6EH 57 on 30 Meters CW

I am interested in receiving DX reports for this column, one contact or many. e-mail: k6ics@arrl.net

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DARC Calendar of Events December 2009

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 DARC 440 Net 7 PM Club Repeater 445.640, pl 156.7 Control Op: WB6JDH

2 3 Club Meeting 7:30 PM, First Baptist Church, Downey On 2nd St

4 5 DARC Club Breakfast, 06:30

6 Downey Holiday Lane Parade, 1:30, volunteers at 11:30

7

8 DARC 440 Net 7 PM Club Repeater 445.640, pl 156.7 Control Op: N6TEB

9 10 DARC 2 meter net 7:15 PM Club simplex 145.595 Control Op: AD6AF

11 Hanukkah begins

12 DARC Club Breakfast, 06:30

13

14 15 Board Meeting DARC 440 Net 7 PM Club Repeater 445.640, pl 156.7 Control Op: KN6LM

16 17 DARC 2 meter net 7:15 PM Club simplex 145.595 Control Op: K1SL

18 19 DARC Club Breakfast, 06:30 CHHS Swapmeet See page 2

22 21 Winter begins

22 Holiday Break, no Net

23 24 Christmas Eve, no Net

25 Christmas

26 DARC Club Breakfast, 06:30 W6TRW Swapmeet See page 2

27

28 29

Holiday Break, no Net

30 31 New Year’s Eve, no Net

DARC Club Breakfast, 06:30

SERVING DOWNEY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

SINCE 1951

DARC Badges

DARC name badges are available for $11.00, payable on order.

Previously ordered badges may be picked up at the Club general meeting.

DARC Annual Membership

Single: $20 Associate: $10

Maximum for Family: $35

Make checks payable to “DARC”,

Send to: DARC Membership

3600 Platt Ave

Lynwood, CA 90262

Include Call sign

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Do you have an idea for an article for the Q5? Remember, this is OUR newsletter, about OUR hobby. Please submit articles to: John Pow-ell, KF6EOJ, jpowell@csulb.edu

DARC INFORMATION VE Exams

The Downey Ama-teur Radio Club pro-vides VE examina-tions for all classes of Amateur Radio li-censes on the third Saturday of each

even-numbered month. Exams are held at the Downey Fire Department Headquarters, 12222 Paramount Boulevard, beginning at 8:30 AM. The exam schedule for 2009 is as follows:

December, February

Contact Steve Grudzinski, AD6HT at 951-674-4699 prior to the session.

The ARRL/VEC test fee is $15.00 for all tests. The fee is controlled by the FCC but goes to the ARRL to cover their expenses in providing the tests and handling the applica-tions.

After the test session please wait 10 days before contacting the ARRL at (860) 594-0300 or http://www.qrz.com/callsign for new license information. Please do not call the FCC directly.

Downey Amateur Radio Club PO Box 207 Downey, CA 90240

Website:

http://www.downeyarc.org

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PLACE POSTAGE

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Saturday

Breakfast Location

(562) 927-6713