Below is information on the online Technician and General Licensing classes the West Seattle Amateur Radio Club is offering. The lectures are all on YouTube and you are not required to attend the Zoom sessions or take the test at the end, or pay any fees. Only attend the Zoom sessions if you have questions for the instructor. The instructor, Dave AA7XX Hillier, has a PhD in electrical engineering and is a wonderful lecturer and always treats his students respectfully. There are still seats available in both classes.
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Amateur Radio Technician Licensing (level 1) Class
When: Friday September 6, 2024 through Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Watch lectures online at your convenience in the comfort of your home with Q&A sessions every 2 days via Zoom. The exam will occur Saturday, September 21.
Where: Online class, via YouTube videos and Zoom review sessions. Exam will be held at Salvation Army, White Center, 9050 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106.
Cost: $15 fee for exam (cash or check). No fee for class.
$35 fee for the license, paid to the FCC
$5 overall fee (exam plus license) for children under 18
Book: ARRL License Manual, level 1 (Technician), 5th edition
(2022 – 2026). Also available on Kindle. Please purchase before class.
Register at: tinyurl.com/wsarc-class-technician-2024
Description: Ham radio is a great hobby and a great way to serve the community. One can communicate locally, around the world or even via satellite. It provides an excellent means of emergency communication. Your license never expires as long as you renew every 10 years (no need for another exam). We intend this to be a fun, low-key, learning experience. We encourage class participation and asking questions. We will present the conceptual material in online YouTube lecture videos. You are not required to take the exam on the last day if you feel you need more time to study. Note that a General Class (level 2) course is being given after this class. You may register for both.
HamStudy.org is an excellent source for free ham radio flash cards, practice tests, and question pools.
Questions: Email David Hillier at AA7XX@WestSeattleARC.org
Amateur Radio General License (level 2) Class
When: Friday September 27 through Saturday October 19, 2024
Watch lectures online at your convenience in the comfort of your home with Q&A sessions every 2 days via Zoom. The exam will occur Saturday October 19.
Where: Online class, via YouTube videos and Zoom review sessions. Exam will be held at Salvation Army, White Center, 9050 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106.
Cost: $15 fee for exam (cash or check). No fee for class.
$35 fee for the license, paid to the FCC
Prerequisite: Anyone may take the class; however, one must have passed the Technician License test before taking the General test. You may take this course directly after the Technician (level 1) class offered prior to this class. If you want to take both, please sign up for both classes separately.
Book: ARRL License Manual, level 2 (General), 10th edition
(2023 – 2027). Also available on Kindle. Please purchase before class.
HamStudy.org is an excellent source for free ham radio flash cards, practice tests, and question pools.
Register at: tinyurl.com/wsarc-class-general-2024
Questions: Email David Hillier at AA7XX@WestSeattleARC.org