Bible
Verse
1 John 5:10-13 --- Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony. Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son. And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. (NIV)
President's Report
Hello all, a good time was had by all at the Jackson Hamfest this past weekend. As I walked around, I had the pleasure of looking at several deals. From what I could tell by seeing some of you there, you found several of them as well.
I would like to congratulate those who tested during the last test session that was held. The testing group came together and tested five people and out of that came the following. Two of them past the Extra class exam and two past their technician exam. Congratulations to you all, enjoy your new privileges and remember we are here to help you.
We have a meeting this Saturday the fourth. Please join us at the Western Sizzlin around 11. Fellowship and a good time await.
73's Charles Grisham
Next MARC Business Meeting
The next business meeting will be held at the Western Sizzlin Restaurant located on North Frontage Road on Saturday, February 4th beginning at 11 A.M.
*** PLEASE NOTE: We will meet in the small room up front behind where you place your order.
Come join us for sweet tea, lunch, and fellowship. Hope you can join us!
Treasurer Report
Please bring your 2023 dues to the next meeting or mail them to the address below. Thank you for your support. Dues are:
- $23.00 per Year per Member
- $25.00 per Year for Family
- $15.00 per year if 65 or older
Meridian Amateur Radio Club
4887 Valley Rd
Meridian, MS 39302
New General Question Pool Released for Ham Radio Licensing Effective July 1, 2023
The National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators' (NCVEC) Question Pool Committee (QPC) has released the 2023 - 2027 General Class FCC Element 3 Syllabus and Question Pool to the public. The new General Question Pool is effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027.
The new pool incorporates some significant changes compared to the 2019 - 2023 version. Its 432 questions were modified slightly to improve wording and to replace distractors; 51 new questions were generated, and 73 questions were eliminated. This resulted in a reduction of 22 questions, bringing the total number of questions in the pool down from 454. The level of difficulty of questions is more balanced, and the techniques and practices addressed have been updated.
The pool is available as a Microsoft Word document and PDF. The single graphic required for the new General Question Pool is available within the documents, or separately as PDF and JPG file formats.
"The newly revised pool must be used for General-class license exams starting July 1, 2023," said ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM, who is a member of the NCVEC Question Pool Committee. "New test designs will be available to ARRL Volunteer Examiners on that date. The ARRL VEC will supply its officially appointed, field-stocked VE teams with new General exam booklet designs around mid-June."
General class examination candidates preparing for their exams using the 9th edition of The General Class License Manual, and/or the
6th edition of ARRL's General Q & A are encouraged to test by, or before, June 30, 2023. New editions of ARRL licensing publications will be available in May, for exams taken on, or after, July 1, 2023.
2023-2027 FCC Element 3 General Question Pool. docx
2023-2027 FCC Element 3 General Question Pool. pdf
The Amateur's Code
The Amateur's Code The radio amateur is:
CONSIDERATE... never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.
LOYAL... offers loyalty, encouragement, and support to other amateurs, local clubs, and the American Radio Relay League, through which amateur radio in the United States is represented nationally and internationally.
PROGRESSIVE... with knowledge abreast of science, a well-built and efficient station and operation above reproach.
FRIENDLY... slow and patient operating when requested; offers friendly advice and counsel to the beginner; kind assistance, cooperation, and consideration for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.
BALANCED... radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school, or community.
PATRIOTIC... station and skills are always ready for service to country and community.
--The original Radio Amateur's Code was written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928.
This was written over 90 years ago and should be applicable to every operator today. If we're operating on the air or working to mentor a new operator, are we living up to this ideal and passing it along to others?
Quote of the Month
“Hello February, bring love and happiness in our lives.” – Anonymous
Have a BLESSED month!
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