The Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service is hosting an Amateur Radio test session this Saturday. This session will be led by our lead VE Coordinator Bill Runyon WF4R and walk-ins are allowed. When: Saturday July 31, 2021 10:00am Where: CARS Shack (116 Reservation Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322) Cost: $15 Every candidate Read More …
Category: FCC
FCC Enforcement Advisory DA 21-73
The FCC released the following Enforcement Advisory on January 17, 2021: WARNING: AMATEUR AND PERSONAL RADIO SERVICES LICENSEES AND OPERATORS MAY NOT USE RADIO EQUIPMENT TO COMMIT OR FACILITATE CRIMINAL ACTS. The Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission issues this Enforcement Advisory to remind licensees in the Amateur Read More …
CARS hosting Technician License Classes
Amateur (Ham) Radio license classes (entry level) offered by Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service in Great Bridge / Chesapeake. There will be five two hour classes, March 24 afternoon, March 27 & 29, April 3 & 5 evenings. FCC exam April 7 afternoon. Classes are free; textbook bought in advance and Read More …
ARRL Requests Expanded HF Privileges for Technician Licensees
ARRL has asked the FCC to expand HF privileges for Technician licensees to include limited phone privileges on 75, 40, and 15 meters, plus RTTY and digital mode privileges on 80, 40, 15, and 10 meters. The FCC has not yet invited public comment on the proposals, which stem from Read More …
New Bands! FCC Issues Amateur Radio Service Rules for 630 Meters and 2,200 Meters
New Bands! FCC Issues Amateur Radio Service Rules for 630 Meters and 2,200 Meters 03/31/2017[CORRECTED to UPDATE information on effective date: 2017-03-31 @ 1315 UTC] It’s been a long time coming, but the Amateur Service will get two new bands in the near future. The FCC on March 28 adopted rules that will Read More …