I was thinking along the same lines Tom, that's why I
went ahead and shelled out the 6 bucks. I haven't
trusted the Internet with my credit card number yet,
so when I got the notice, I figured, why start now.
Harvey got his notice early enough that it won't
matter how long it takes snail mail. They'll just hold
it till it's time.
I've heard rumors that the fcc web-site is difficult
to deal with. I'm inclined to believe it. Would w5yi
be making money otherwise? *grin*
--- Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>     Harvey:
>
> I am facing the same issue soon, and am wondering
> the same things.
>
> I haven't received my notice of the need to renew my
> license yet from W5YI,
> but should receive it soon.
>
> My personal feeling is that I might just pay the $6,
> and let the folks at
> W5YI do it.  That way, I know everything is done,
> and I don't have to worry
> about missing something along the way.
>
> Handi-hams also will help members with license
> renewals, so if you are a
> member, that might be another way to go.
>
> As for snailmail vs. on-line renewals, I don't know
> the answer for sure, but
> I bet the on-line way to renew is faster.
>
> Will be interested in what the others have to say.
>
> Best 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Harvey Heagy" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 12:45 PM
> Subject: license renewal questions
>
>
> > I just received a notice from the W.5.Y.I. group
> stating that my
> > license is about to come up for renewal which I
> already know.  What
> > I'd like to know is, is there any particular
> advantage to paying
> > them the $6.00 they want to renew it as opposed to
> going through
> > the F.C.C. and getting it renewed free?
> >
> > Also, what is the time frame for renewing it with
> a snail mail form
> > 605 verses renewing it online?  73.
> >
> > Harvey Heagy (N.5.H.A.U.)


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