On a regular basis, LARC offers license classes to individuals wishing to become licensed amateur radio operators or upgrade to a higher level .
Class schedules it will be posted on this page with details.
2009 "Tech" Class Schedule
September 5, 12, 19
Lanierland Amateur Radio Club
Is Sponsoring a
HAM
RADIO
THREE-DAY LICENSE CLASS
Free Training –
Only cost is for material & test fee
LOCATION:
September 5, 12 & 19
•
Pass your
ham radio FCC License Exam
•
Live
equipment demonstrations, including emergency radio communications.
•
Training
on how to operate through local repeater systems.
•
Study
Questions reorganized for easier classroom learning. New Simple
Test!
• Multiple-examinations with no Morse Code test required.
Ham Radio is a hobby enjoyed by millions throughout the
world.
Ham radio operators provide valuable communications in an
emergency.
Many local areas throughout the country use ham radio
operators to support
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training and
actual call-outs.
This three-day action packed course includes an
orientation, study material distribution
and will feature live ham radio equipment for everyone to
learn how to operate).
Pre-study before class and spend Sessions 1, 2, & 3
in the classroom to pass the
amateur radio Element 1 Technician Examination. New
Easier Test!
•
Earn full ham
radio Technician class radio privileges.
•
Earn radio
communications through satellites and International
Space Station
(ISS).
•
Operate your own
ham radio position – reporting system (APRS).
•
Communicate with
other hams through local amateur radio repeaters.
We
will teach you how this is done…..
•
Become a ham
radio emergency responder.
·
ENJOY A FUN AND
REWARDING HOBBY
All classes will begin promptly at 8:00 AM and will be a
maximum of four
hours in length. The class schedule will be explained
during orientation.
The fee for the
class will be $35.00, which includes all study books, class
material and the FCC Test Fee. ($25 due at first class
for text book & other materials and $10
due before taking the final exam. We do not
charge for our instruction.
PRE-REGISTRATION
IS REQUIRED!
This
is to ensure we
have enough material for everyone taking the class. You
should contact
Doyle Gantt, W4DJG at 770-967-4397 or e-mail w4djg@bellsouth.net
for
further
information and pre-registration.
LARC also sponsors regular VE testing sessions sanctioned by the Western Carolina Amateur Radio Society (WCARS). These sessions are normally scheduled on the first Sunday of even numbered months (February, April, June, August, October and December) at 2pm and is located at Johnson High School in Southern Hall County.
If you are seeking a new license, you'll need a photo ID (or birth certificate) along with $10 for the exam fee.
If you are seeking an upgrade, you'll need a photo ID (or birth certificate), a photo copy of your current license and the $10 exam fee. The VE team will need to keep the copy of your license so please do not bring the original. We can not accept the original.
The VE team recommends cash for the testing fee. Personal checks can be accepted but please be advised it could take a very long time for your check to clear your bank.
For additional VE testing information, call Perry Roper KO4RD 770-536-3056
Map to Johnson High School
