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| Technician Class License |
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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 |
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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 starts on a
Saturday at 9:00 AM - to 5:00 PM and on Sunday at the same times. RCT
provides refreshments (donuts, cookies, coffee, sodas), and some study
handouts. RCT charges the student $10.00 to cover costs.
Directions to Radio Club of Tacoma class
location.
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Radio License Manual Level 1" book is also required- as the class is taught with
the book as a study guide. RCT usually has books available for $25.00.
Call Steve Morton for book availability.
Click here
for
more info about the book. The new ham Technician class is always held the weekend before the second Tuesday of the month. 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. Tests are given at the RCT Clubhouse on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Click HERE for RCT testing details. |
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To Register for the "new ham" One Weekend Technician class, contact:
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Stephen Morton, AD7AB Phone: 253-212-9437 email: semorton@harbornet.com |
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| Last page update:5/1/2008 @ 1300 UTC |
