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.)