HAM RADIO LICENSE CLASS
Everything you need, including the exam
INSTRUCTION AND EXAMINATIONS CONDUCTED BY THE
OVERLOOK MOUNTAIN AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
at Family, 39 John Street, Kingston, NY
Attend five classes (Sept 22, Sept 30, Oct 6, Oct 14, Oct 20), 4:30 to 7:00 PM
Take the exam on October 22 at 5:00 PM
If you’ve ever wanted to learn about amateur (“ham”) radio, it’s time to do something about it! This class gives you everything you need to pass the written examination for a Technician Class amateur radio license. You participate in five evenings of learning sessions and demonstrations. On the sixth session, you take the exam – if you pass, you’ll leave as a licensed ham radio operator!
Amateur radio is famous as the one communication method that works when all else fails. In a disaster, when electricity, telephones, cell phones, and the Internet are all down, amateur radio can still get the message through.
The Technician Class license gives you the privileges you need to communicate in a disaster. It’s perfect for emergency responders, survivalists, and anyone else who wants to be prepared for anything. It’s also the starting point for more advanced licenses that add more technical knowledge, world-wide communications options, and fun to the hobby. No prior experience is needed, there is no minimum (or maximum) age limit, and you’ll never be required to learn Morse code.
Your instructor is the ARES Emergency Coordinator and RACES Radio Officer for Ulster County, and an ARRL-certified Emergency Communications instructor.
There is no charge for the class, and the fee for the exam is $15. You will also need a copy of
the textbook, “Technician Class 2014-2018” by Gordon West. The book is available from
amazon.com and other online bookstores.
Pre-registration is required. The registration deadline is September 18. To register, or to get
more information, contact Keith Tilley, (845) 687-9951, ktilley@hvc.rr.com.
There is a pre-class study assignment – register early so you have plenty of time to prepare!
10 spaces available
Registration is closed for this event.
