Hi Gang,
First let me say “Happy Groundhog Day..” It just seemed fitting with the way that “Storm-ageddon”
Anyway, the storm that came through the mega-tropolis of Lexington just barely got noticed, and now that we know that Buckeye Chuck (Ohio’s groundhog) didn't see his shadow we will have an early spring for sure.!! Oh yes, I know that the other groundhog did see his shadow, but I am an optimist, I think spring will be here early this year..
Anyway.. I do have a reason for coming into your emails today. We all need to say congratulations to Dale Williams, WA8EFK, our Great Lakes Director for being elected to the Executive Committee of the ARRL just recently. Dale was also assigned to chair the Ethics & Elections Committee as well.
Next.. I want to let all of you know that there is a NEW survey question posted on the Ohio Section Website.. It’s on the left side of the main page. Please, go take the survey. It’s just one yes or no question, and it really means a lot to get view on this issue.
Next.. If you bet on the Seattle Seahawks as my wife did with me, sorry about your luck.. Deflate-gate has yet to be concluded, but you can take it from me, it was the Patriot’s time to reign!!
Next.. Did you see that the FCC has decided to no longer send a paper license out to new licensees? It’s true, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t get a copy of your license, because you can. What will all of this do to those of us in Ohio that have to show our license every year to renew our licenses? Not much. Yes, I did say not much. First of all, your license is valid for 10 full years. This means that you have proof for 10 years that you are a licensed Amateur Radio operator with a valid license. Next, you can always go onto the FCC website and get a copy of your license. Details of this procedure are at the ARRL website.
Yes, this will be a little more of an inconvenience than what we have today, but at least we still can receive the paper license or just allow the FCC to keep it for you in their system. Either way, you still have options to get a copy of your paper license.
I do have other exciting news to announce, but I will hold that until It’s time to publish the Ohio Section Journal (OSJ). You know, just about half of you don’t get the OSJ because you haven’t subscribed to receive it. Shame on you.. You really should. It’s your way of knowing what is going on in the Ohio Section. Oh, by the way, if you have friends that aren't ARRL members, tell them that they can
“Opt-In” to receive the OSJ via their email simply by clicking on the “Opt-In” option on the Ohio Section Website http://arrlohio.org The best part of this is that it’s FREE.. How much cheaper could we make it..!!
Well, that's going to do it for now... Keep in touch.
73,
Scott, N8SY..
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