Amateur Radio Technician License Class Feb 19&26, 2022

Amateur Radio Operator Technician License Class

The Wisconsin Valley Radio Association will be holding a technician class for those interested in obtaining their amateur radio license. This is a two session course with classes on Saturday February 19 and 26, 2022. A testing session will take place on Sunday February 27, registration 12:30pm test at 1:00 pm (see below for testing details).

Basic amateur radio Operation – Emergency Communications
Antenna Theory – Digital modes – Electronics
Contests –  Worldwide communications & more!

All class materials geared towards passing FCC mandated Technician class license exam

Saturday Februay 19 and 26, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Good News Church
145919 Lowland LaneMosinee, WI 54455

Registration

All technician license class participants must pre-register. There is no fee for the class, but it is highly recommended that you purchase the ARRL Technician Class License book as the curriculum will follow that.

Click here for registration form
https://forms.gle/bCyLrZDsDabZ2C2x5

Topics Covered in the class

Radio waves, signals
Modulation and bandwidth
Electricity, Ohm’s Law, power, metric system
Electronic components & circuits
Propagation
Antennas
Basic Station Equipment
Power Sources & Interference
Communicating with other hams
Call signs and operating regulations
Safety

Amateur Radio License Exam Session

The exam is scheduled for Sunday February 27, with registration 12:30pm exam starts at 1:00pm. If you are taking the class, you are automatically registered for the exam session.

Good News Church
145919 Lowland Lane
Mosinee, WI 54455
All license class exams will be offered.

Exam cost – $15 (cash or check)

Test requirements – Photo ID (minors can use birth certificate, social security card or other government issued ID when accompanied by parent/guardian), previous CSCE (if you have taken the test and are upgrading), $15 (cash or check).

FRN or FCC Registration Number. You can create an FRN for free in advance of the exam session. An FRN is required in order to take an exam.

https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/support/universal-licensing-system-uls-resources/getting-fcc-registration-number-frn

Exam administered by Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) accredited volunteer examiners in accordance with Federal Communication Commission (FCC) guidelines. Cost for exam cover expenses for filing license with FCC.

For questions, please use the Contact Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Class requirements 

The class will follow the ARRL curriculum for the technician class license. We recommend the ARRL Ham Radio License Guide which is available from www.arrl.org or from any major book retailer. You may also use the Gordon West series of study materials or the following online sources (free):

What should you bring?

  • See previous page for exam requirements
  • notebook/pencil/etc for notes
  • Basic calculator is allowed for exam (no phones or programmable
    calculators are allowed for the exam)

I’m a Scout and I would like to get a merit badge for this!

  • GOOD! We will have several individuals who can serve as merit badge counselors. This class and test are part of the requirements!

How much does ham radio cost?

  • Most new hams get their first dual band handheld radio for under $50. From there the sky’s the limit. It really depends on what part of ham radio you get into. All instructors can help point you in the right direction to find equipment.

Do I need to learn Morse Code?

  • No. The FCC removed the CW (Morse code) requirement about 15 years ago. You do not need to know it to get ANY class of radio license. However, with your technician class license, you get HF Frequency privileges immediately for CW operation that normally would only be available for phone operation with a General class or Amateur Extra class license. So, if you want to get on HF right away, we help you learn Morse code after you get your license!