I seen this article while checking on information, and talked to a friend in Texas about it as well on DMR, about how M-17 has been pulled from Pi-Star, and other dashboards due to it becoming a failure. Read this here https://groups.io/g/OpenDV/message/2311 (this will open up a new window)
IARC
EMA Emergency Preparedness Fair 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
* Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
* Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
* Location: Avita (Old Richland Mall) parking lot
* What to bring: Vehicles/trucks, a community preparedness information table, a canopy (optional), chairs, small giveaways for children, etc.
ARES Meeting This Saturday 6:00 PM Pizza HUt
ARES outing canceled for Saturday, Will meet at Pizza Hut Lex-springmill road at 6:00 PM
LAUREL V.E. FCC License Testing – July 12th, 2025
This is a LAUREL V.E. testing
No fees to take your test!
Pre-registration is not needed – Walk-ins are welcome
To register:
Send a message using this form https://tinyl.io/Bwfb
OR
send a email to: dmeadows001@neo.rr.com
The VE test session will be held at PizzaHut on 365 N Lexington Sprinmill Road, in Ontario, in Front of Walmart
Doors open at 12:30PM
Testing starts promptly at 1:00PM, please arrive early to fill out paperwork. FCC no longer will accept a Social Security Number, only FRN number will be accepted.
You MUST Bring:
Your FRN number: (see below)
Photo ID
A copy of your current license / CSCE is required if upgrading
You CAN Bring:
Calculators are allowed, but the Memory must be Completely Wiped, and Cleared.
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Getting an FCC Registration Number (FRN) in the Universal Licensing System (ULS)
Go to the FCC Information HERE: https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/support/knowledge-base/universal-licensing-system-uls-resources/getting-fcc-registration