TECHNICIAN GENERAL EXTRA

Next Sched. 
Class:

Saturday, February 11th &
Sunday, February 12th 2012

Next Sched.
Class:

TDB

Next Sched.
Class:

TBD

 

Almost anyone can enter the exciting world of Amateur Radio...   Commonly known as HAM RADIO.

MORSE CODE IS NO LONGER NEEDED FOR ANY AMATEUR RADIO LICENSE

The "Technician" Class License

 

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) grants an amateur license called the Technician Class to get started in ham radio.  Passing a 35 question test that contains memorization of frequency bands, DOs and DON'Ts, and some technical info is all that's required.  Most people find it easy to do - with some study. Young people (age 9) and older folks (80s) have passed the test at the Radio Club of Tacoma. 

More info on getting started in Ham Radio.  A very informative website. 
Be sure to check out all the links on this page.

Radio Club of Tacoma offers a "One Weekend  Technician" class for interested people who are serious about getting their first Ham Radio License. The class normally starts on a Saturday at 8:00 AM - to 5:00 PM and on Sunday at the same times.   The Radio Club of Tacoma provides refreshments (donuts, cookies, coffee, sodas), and some study handouts. There is a $10 fee to cover student materials.
 

The latest "Ham Radio License Manual" book, published by the American Radio Relay League,  is also required- as the class is taught with the book as a study guide. Although not required or necessary, it highly recommended that you read the manual before attending any of the class sessions. RCT normally  has books available for $30.00.  Contact Stephen Morton, RCT Education Coordinator,  for book availability.  Contact information is listed below.

The Radio Club of Tacoma offers amateur radio testing each month on the second Tuesday (details below).   Because of this... the new ham Technician class is always held the weekend before the testing session. 

The Radio Club of Tacoma is also an American Radio Relay League (ARRL) affiliated testing facility.  RCT gives amateur radio tests for all classes of ham licenses.  Testing is always conducted at the RCT Clubhouse on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.  Click HERE for the needed Volunteer Examiner testing details.  Note:  The RCT testing sessions are not limited to the Technician license class only.  Hams can upgrade their license (by testing), make administrative changes to their license, and/or get information.

Two recommended study links for taking practice exams are:
          www.aa9pw.com  and  www.hamtest.org


 
The Next Technician Class will be held on:
February 11th & 12th, 2012  -  8:00am - 5:00pm both days.

FCC License Class Testing will be held at the Radio Club of Tacoma on:
February 14th, 2011 @ 7:oopm.


Location Information:
Radio Club of Tacoma Clubhouse
1249 S. Washington St

Tacoma

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To sign up for this class... contact:

Stephen Morton, AD7AB
Phone:  253-212-9437
email:  semorton@harbornet.com

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