Amateur Radio Technician License Class & Exam

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This is an accelerated class designed to provide you with the knowledge to pass the Technician Class amateur radio license exam at the end of the day.  Upon successful completion of the exam the Federal Communications Commission will grant an amateur radio license to you, with your unique call sign, within a few days.

You will not become an electrical engineer, and you might not score 100% on the 35-question license exam (26 correct is required) but you will be well equipped to pass the exam.  There are 396 questions in the pool from which the 35 questions on the test are derived, so there is a lot of ground to cover. We will do that in a logical, organized manner so that you will leave the session feeling like you may have actually learned something.

Once your license is granted you will be able to legally operate ham radio equipment within the limits of your license.  You are then in a position to expand your personal radio communication capabilities whether as a hobby or for emergency communications. The Saratoga Amateur Radio Association is committed to providing on-going support after you receive your license. We offer follow-up seminar/courses in basic communication and equipment operation to guide you through the process of selecting, configuring and using your handheld transceiver as a first radio.

There are three classes of amateur radio licenses: Technician Class, General Class and Extra Class.  Each higher level requires more knowledge and grants more operating privileges.  The Technician Class license is sufficient for you to participate with your local emergency preparedness organization.  Morse code proficiency is no longer a requirement for any of the amateur radio licenses. Once granted by the FCC, the licenses are valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely without ever taking another exam.  You do not need to be a US citizen to obtain a license.

The Saratoga Amateur Radio Association participates in the annual ‘Field Day’ the last full weekend in June.  Radio amateurs throughout the nation set up temporary stations, usually on emergency power, and attempt to contact as many other stations as possible.  Plan to join us.  This is your chance to learn about and operate HF (high frequency).  Although few HF privileges are granted by the Technician license, this is your chance to learn more about amateur radio and socialize with local hams.