The Raleigh Amateur Radio Society asks that any person who thinks that they might have COVID 19, or other contagious diseases, refrain from attending any in-person RARS event until they are no longer contagious.
7:00 PM: General Social/Gathering.
7:30 PM: Business meeting and program.
Updated March 22, 2023 08:13:41 Ridge Road Baptist Church, at 2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh
Part show-and-tell, part maker fair, part operating event,
the RARS Gathering is the place to be if you want to find out about the local ham community, meet other ham radio operators,
see hands on demos of old and new ham radio equipment,
get on the air, and exchange ideas in a fun forum.
Members and non-members are welcome.
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IHOP, 7471 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
All members and guests are welcome to attend the monthly RARS Dinner on the first Tuesday of each month.
Informal and Dutch, just bring your appetite and best rag to chew.
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April 8, 2023 at the NC State Fairgrounds Ticket and Table Online Ordering Available Now See RARSfest.org for details FCC Topics of InterestFCC $35 Amateur Application Fee Effective April 19, 2022
March 23, 2022
The FCC released a Public Notice on March 23, 2022, stating that the amateur radio application fees, including those associated with Form 605 application filings, would become effective on April 19, 2022. The Federal Communications Commission's authority to impose and collect fees is mandated by Congress.
The $35 application fee, when it becomes effective on April 19, will apply to new, modification (upgrade and sequential call sign change), renewal, and vanity call sign applications. The fee will be per application. Administrative updates, such as a change of name, mailing or email address, will be exempt from fees. Read full story here. License Appplications now require FRN prior to submission
May 20, 2021
Amateur Radio Applications may no longer use your Social Security Number. As of May 20,2021 the application must include the applicants FRN number for submission. This means you must register with the FCC and get your FRN before your application can be submitted.
The FCC has provided a CORES Registration Video describing the process of registering with the FCC and obtaining your FRN. Updated Radio Frequency Exposure Rules Became Effective on May 3, 2021
April 12, 2021
The rule changes the FCC described in a lengthy 2019 Report and Order governing RF exposure standards went into effect on May 3, 2021. The new rules do not change existing RF exposure (RFE) limits but do require that stations in all services, including amateur radio, be evaluated against existing limits, unless they are exempted.
Read the full story here. Note: Here are some links to RF Exposure information that may be of use: ARRL RF Exposure ARRL's coverage of this subject. RF Exposure and You ARRL Pdf by Ed Hare, W1RF, ARRL Lab Supervisor RF Exposure Calculator v2.2 (2021-05-07) by Paul Evans, VP9KF , Hintlink Technology. RF Exposure Calculator from Lake Wasington Ham Club RF Exposure Calculator Spreadseet" From Ham Radio School |