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)