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Subject: Membership Benefits in the

                   Membership Benefits in the
                   American Radio Relay League
                         225 Main Street
                  Newington, CT   06111 U.S.A.
                    Telephone: [phone]
                       Fax: [phone]

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: [e-mail]).

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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail] (Internet)