"As all of you know by now, the FCC has appointed three VEC's to begin
handling all renewals, modifications, new club callsigns, and RACES
modifications beginning January 22, 2001.

W4VEC filed the first application with the FCC for a modification on January
10th. The file was accepted and the grant made by the FCC computers.

This is to advise you that we can begin accepting those types of
applications to file beginning January 22nd.  We plan to have the new form
available on our website, www.w4vec.com for downloading by the interested
parties.

W5YI and ARRL are the other two designated VEC's and will be able to
handle the same type filings as we.

Please note that the FCC will no longer accept forms via mail for these
changes after January 21, 2001.  They must be routed through one of the
listed VEC's."

W4VEC/VEC Names  Mr. Rae Everhart K4SWN, as W4VEC/VEC CSCSA Administrator.

Mr. Everhart has been named by Rae Everhart, Chief Officer as CSCSA. Mr. Everhart has been a VEC Officer, and has extensive experience in electronic filing, FCC-AR procedure, and W4VEC procedure.

For additional Information Contact:

W4VEC Club Call Sign Administration

Rae Everhart K4SWN,
CSCSA Administrator
W4VEC VEC
P. O. Box 41
Lexington, NC 27293-0041
PH:  336-249-8734
ClubCalls@w4vec.com

About W4VEC/VEC

W4VEC has been in service over 17 years. Directed by Mr. Rae Everhart, K4SWN, W4VEC's HQ is located in Lexington, North Carolina. W4VEC offerings include testing and training in areas of telecommunications, radio communications, and general technical interests. Using as a foundation the Amateur Radio Program of the Federal Communications Commission, W4VEC offers the opportunity to learn and receive training, and obtain licensing and certifications in these areas at a reduced cost or no cost at all in some cases. The FCC-AR Program offers a pathway in mathematics, government procedure, introduction to technical areas, and introduction to radio and telecommunications. All skills that can be developed professionally or just as a hobby. W4VEC is a not-for-profit organization and is dedicated to the advancement of technical knowledge for students, professionals, and individuals. W4VEC provides testing centers nationwide, and particular locations offer instruction in Morse code, radio communications, telecommunications, and other technical areas. Further details can be obtained at: www.w4vec.com.