Subject: Membership Benefits in the Membership Benefits in the American Radio Relay League 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 U.S.A. Telephone: (203) 666-1541 Fax: (203) 665-7531 About the ARRL The American Radio Relay League, Inc (ARRL) is a noncommercial association of radio amateurs, organized for the promotion of interest in Amateur Radio communication and experimentation, for the establishment of networks to provide communications in the event of disasters or other emergencies, for the advancement of the radio art and of the public welfare, for the representation of the radio amateur in legislative matters, and for the maintenance of fraternalism and a high standard of conduct. ARRL is an incorporated association without capital stock chartered under the laws of the State of Connecticut, and is an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Its affairs are governed by a Board of Directors, whose voting Members are elected every two years by the general membership. The officers are elected or appointed by the Directors. The League is noncommercial, and no one who could gain financially from the shaping of its affairs is eligible for membership on its Board. "Of, by, and for the radio amateur," ARRL numbers within its ranks the vast majority of active amateurs in the nation and has a proud history of achievement as the standard-bearer in amateur affairs. Benefits you're entitled to as an ARRL member: QST, our monthly membership journal, is simply THE SOURCE for news and information on any topic that's part of, or relates to, Amateur Radio. Here's some of what you'll find every month: Informative and hard-hitting Product Reviews of the newest radios and accessories from hand-held and mobile FM radios, to home-station transceivers, antennas and even shortwave radios. Advertisements You'll find everything from full-color foldouts introducing new radios to a large classified ad section. Coming Conventions/Hamfest Calendar These columns show you who's getting together every month at hamfests, conventions and swapmeets in your area. The Public Service column keeps you up to date on the public service efforts hams are providing around the country and shows you how you can join in this satisfying aspect of our hobby. FM/RPT column You'll find lively discussions of FM and repeater "current events." The New Ham Companion section is filled with features and how-to information just for beginning hams. Whether you're interested in contesting, DXing, or radios, accessories and antennas you can build at home, QST covers them all. And there's more: New trends and the latest technology, fiction, humor, news, club activities, rules and regulations, special events, packet radio, and much more. Technical Information Service (TIS). The Technical Information Service has been around for a long time, but, thanks to the addition of new staff, it has an all new face! Questions on topics ranging from antennas to Zener diodes (A to Z), and just about anything in-between, are answered by expert ARRL Technical Coordinators and Technical Specialists in the field and at ARRL Headquarters. Our Headquarters technical staff will help you over the phone, refer you to a volunteer ARRL Technical Specialist in your area, or send you the needed information from a growing collection of information packages. For really difficult questions, one of our Laboratory Engineers will research our technical library and send you an answer by postal or electronic mail (Internet: tis@arrl.org). Ham Radio Equipment Insurance. As a League Member, you can take advantage of the ARRL All-Risk Equipment Insurance program at a substantial savings over other plans. Outgoing QSL Service. Let us be your mail carrier and handle your overseas QSLing chores. The savings you accumulate through this service alone can pay your membership dues many times over. ARRL Field Organization. Be part of a League tradition and join a select group of ARRL Volunteers serving your fellow Radio Amateurs and the public. Operating Awards. The League sponsors the most popular operating awards. You can increase your operating proficiency while you find out about the history and culture of places you've only dreamed of visiting. Your ARRL Membership helps fund the following invaluable Services. You may use one or two of these services during the course of your membership, or you might take advantage of them all. As an ARRL member you insure their existence and continuation. Representation of your interests in Washington Regulatory Information Department, providing information on: FCC/regulatory questions Antenna/tower/zoning restriction problems Reciprocal licensing procedures Volunteer Counsel Program Volunteer Examiner Coordinator program Amateur Radio Emergency Service Registered Amateur Radio Instructor program W1AW code practice, bulletins and code proficiency sessions ARRL-sponsored contests To obtain more information about any of the membership benefits and services listed, please write or call: The American Radio Relay League, Inc. 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 USA Telephone: (203) 666-1541 Fax: (203) 665-7531 email: djahnke@arrl.org (Internet)