05-03-2019, 02:01 PM
Agree, and boy, the exam costs will certainly increase substantially.
To quote further from the WIA letter:
To quote further from the WIA letter:
Quote:The result of the negotiations between the AMC bid team and ACMA procurement has resulted in the headline entry price to the hobby of amateur radio rising:
● $75 to $115 (Foundation Assessment, Practical Assessment & Callsign Recommendation) for adults - an increase of over 140%, (WIA’s proposal was $49)
● $40 to $115 (Foundation Assessment, Practical Assessment & Callsign Recommendation) for youth - an astonishing 285% increase. (WIA’s proposal was $27)