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February, 2010
NCVEC Releases New Technician Class Question Pool
The Question Pool Committee (QPC) of the National Conference of
Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) released the new Technician
class (Element 2) question pool on Monday, January 4. This new
question pool will become effective for all examinations
administered on or after July 1, 2010; it will remain valid until
June 30, 2014.
The current Technician question pool that became effective July 1,
2006 will expire June 30, 2010.
The new Technician pool contains approximately 400 questions, from
which 35 are selected for an Element 2 examination; it will contain
graphics and diagrams, something new for this element.
The current General class question pool was effective July 1, 2007
and is valid through June 30, 2011.
The current Amateur Extra class pool was effective July 1, 2008 and
is valid until June 30, 2012.
Attention All Amateurs...
HF Frequencies for Haiti Return to Normal Use
Considering the improving communications situation in Haiti, Dr Cesar Pio Santos, HR2P, IARU Region 2 EMCOR,
announced the release of HF frequencies, including 7.045 and 3.720 MHz, for normal use. "We thank the world
radio amateur community for their support in keeping these frequencies clear during the past days."
ARRL Board Elects 15th President: Kay Craigie, N3KN
As its first order of business at the 2010 Annual Meeting, the ARRL Board of Directors elected ARRL First
Vice President Kay Craigie, N3KN, of Blacksburg, Virginia, as the organization's new President. She will
take over the reins from outgoing President Joel Harrison, W5ZN, at the close of the Annual Meeting. In October,
Harrison advised the Board that he would not seek re-election.
General Q&A, Extra Q&A Now Available for Kindle
In December 2009, the ARRL’s Tech Q&A debuted on Amazon.com for use with Kindle. Now we are pleased to announce that the General Q&A and the Extra Q&A are now available directly from the online bookseller for use on the Kindle. Kindle is shaped much like a book with a paper-like screen that displays text and pictures. Those who have the Kindle application installed on their Apple iPhone, iPod touch -- or even on their computer -- can download the book for use on these devices. When you download the Tech Q&A, General Q&A and the Extra Q&A, you get access to these study tools quickly and easily, smoothing the path to your first -- or next! -- ham radio license. Studying on the Kindle is perfect for today’s busy lifestyle, whether you’re at home, in the office, traveling or just on the go. Each version of the Q&A lets you review questions and answers from that element’s entire question pool so you can pass your exam. All three versions are available for purchase from Amazon.com for $9.99 each.
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