Amateur Radio Testing Report January 14th

The Valdosta area amateur radio testing team met today to once again to test new hams and to upgrade older ones. All of the ones testing today came from Florida. Two of those testing passed their extra class and two passed their technician class license.

We want to congratulate those on their upgrades and new licenses. We also want thank Larry, Gene and Frank for their great work in providing amateur radio testing for the area. Keep up the great work!

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