Amateur radio appeals to a wide variety of interests such as communications contests, meeting new people in distant places, emergency and public service communications, learning electronics, building equipment, and more.  This class will guide you as you get started in the Amateur Radio hobby and prepare you to acquire your ham radio license.

Required materials: Required material: ARRL Ham Radio License Manual - 5e ( ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1625951557). Available from www.arrl.org (under “ARRL Store”) and Amazon, among other sources. "

NOTE: This class IS NOT required to obtain an FCC Amateur Radio License, nor does it guarantee the issuance of an amateur radio license by the FCC. 

FCC license testing and fees are governed by the FCC. Testing will be provided at the conclusion of the class under FCC rules and regulations. Additional fees (Approx. $49) will apply.