HOW TO BECOME A 'HAM"

Just about anyone can become an amateur radio operator and earn their FCC license regardless of age.  You will need to pass an exam from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) administered by amateur radio volunteers.

For starters, if you haven't already done so, visit the American Radio Relay League's (ARRL) "HELLO"  website for a more comprehensive description of what amateur radio is all about. The ARRL is the national organization for amateur radio.

If you want to study on your own, we have linked some great web sites to help you study for your license; view a power point presentation; and locate places where to take your test. We also recommend  you purchase "Now You're Talking" from the ARRL as your study guide.  This book contains all the theory/FCC rules/regulations  you will need to know to pass the test. It also contains all the questions and answers for the Technician test. Many folks have gone through the study guide and have taken the practice tests over and over until they were scoring at an acceptable level to easily pass at exam time. 

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You can take the on-line course offered by the ARRL.
You can find a club that offers courses or take  our own "One Day" Licensing Course      -or-
You can attend an Amateur Radio School such as the Gordon West Schools

Most importantly, please feel free to drop by one of our meetings and ask us for more information. It always helps to have the moral support from your fellow amateur radio operators!!

Good Luck!

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