N4FCH Approved as ARRL Affiliate

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The amateur radio club at Floyd County High School N4FCH (Floyd County High) recently received notification that is has been approved as an affiliate of American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the national association for amateur radio. Benefits of being ARRL-affiliated are: insurance and equipment discounts, forums with tips for the club to improve its function and service, book and online resources, plus much more!

By official letter sent to the Club, along with a handsome charter to honor the Club’s approval, FCHS ARC was declared a duly affiliated society by ARRL.    Club Coordinator Tom King (call sign W4VZH) announced the approval to school club attendees on Thursday, May 9th and the group made plans for a celebration of the charter that was held during meeting time Thursday, May 16th.  A framed charter was presented to Principal Tony Deibler. Pizza and refreshments were served.