The two candidates that tested with us last month finally got their ARO licenses from the FCC. STARC would like to congratulate Katelyn KC1NSN and Zachary KC1NSM on becoming fully licensed AROs!!
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Question from the Extra License Class question pool:![]()
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" Which of the following file formats is used for exchanging amateur radio log data?![]()
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D. OCF "![]()
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Question from the General License Class question pool:![]()
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" When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what minimum separation from other stations should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?![]()
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A. 5 Hz to 50 Hz![]()
B. 150 Hz to 500 Hz![]()
C. 1 kHz to 3 kHz![]()
D. 3 kHz to 6 kHz "![]()
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Question from the Technician License Class question pool:![]()
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" Which Q signal indicates that you are receiving interference from other stations?![]()
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A. QRM![]()
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C. QTH![]()
D. QSB "![]()
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More FCC rules and regulations that you really should know as an ARO (Amateur Radio Operator).![]()
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" §97.11 Stations aboard ships or aircraft.![]()
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(a) The installation and operation of an amateur station on a ship or aircraft must be approved by the master of the ship or pilot in command of the aircraft.![]()
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(b) The station must be separate from and independent of all other radio apparatus installed on the ship or aircraft, except a common antenna may be shared with a voluntary ship radio installation. The station's transmissions must not cause interference to any other apparatus installed on the ship or aircraft.![]()
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(c) The station must not constitute a hazard to the safety of life or property. For a station aboard an aircraft, the apparatus shall not be operated while the aircraft is operating under Instrument Flight Rules, as defined by the FAA, unless the station has been found to comply with all applicable FAA Rules. "![]()
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QST QST QST – ARRL VE Test Session, Saturday, June 21, 2025, in St. Albans, VT![]()
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This is a QST.![]()
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The Northwestern VT ARRL VE Team will be having a test session Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 9:00 am, at the VFW post 758, 353 Lake Street, Saint Albans, VT 05478-2268.![]()
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See this for more info: www.starc.org/amateur-radio-licensing-exams/![]()
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Exam location: ![]()
www.google.com/maps/place/Veterans+of+Foreign+Wars+Post+758/@44.8119686,-73.1052283,17z/data=!3m1...![]()
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Please contact: Eric Lessard NJ1S, phone: (802) 497-9000, or email: lessarderic29@yahoo.com if you would like to take an exam. (Walk-ins allowed).![]()
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You MUST have a FRN number to take an exam. See this: apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do if you do not already have one and need to get one.![]()
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You also need to provide a valid email address on your 605 Form to get your license.![]()
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We look forward to testing you and telling you, “Congratulation, you passed your exam”.![]()
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