[WWYC] Help on issues around your hamradio organizations and how does it work in your country

[Richard F DiDonna NN3W]

----- Original Message ----- 
To: "Bostjan Voncina - S55O" <bostjan.voncina at gmail.com>
Cc: <wwyc at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: [WWYC] Help on issues around your hamradio organizations and 
how does it work in your country


Hi Bostjan,

> 1. a) What country are you from and what is the name of your hamradio
> organization (DARC, SARTG etc...)

USA = American Radio Relay League (ARRL)

>     b) To be a member of the country hamradio organization, can you be a
> member as a singular hamradio operator, or can only clubs be members
of the
> organization ?

Any person (even if not licensed) can be a member. Clubs can also be
members.

>     c) If you know what % of hamradio operators are members in the country
> organization? (aproximately?)

ARRL has about 140,000 members - probably 20% of licensed hams in the USA.

> 2. a) Do you guys have to pay every year for your licence, or use of the
> hamradio frequencies ?
>     b) If so, how ? (even a link or anything)
>     c) do they plan to do something on that matter ?

Licenses ae free in the USA.

> 3. a) Do you have to be a member in your country hamradio organization ?
>     b) How much is the membership per year ?

No, you do not have to be a member.

Membership costs:
Under 21 years old - I think its about $25
Over 65 years old - $36
Blind - $8
Everyone else - $39

> 4. a ) What does your hamradio organization offer you for that money ?

Monthly magazine - QST; access to outgoing QSL bureau (you must still pay 
additional to use it); representation before FCC and government agencies in 
Washington, D.C.; access to ARRL awards; etc.

>     b ) Do you have to pay for other things (QSL biro, magazine, .... ) ?
>     c ) If so how much ?

Bureau is about $9.00 per pound; magazine is included in membership.

73 Rich NN3W