FREE Amateur (HAM) Radio Class

The Hughes Amateur Radio club (W6HA) will be teaching a free technician license class on April 23 and April 30. Space is limited; reserve your spot in this free class. Send email to w6haclass@vsummits.com. For more information see http://vsummits.com/w6ha

When all else fails – Amateur radio is the communication path that federal and state agencies depend upon. Frequently ham radio operators are called upon to provide communication during emergencies such as wild fires, earthquakes, hurricanes and even in the after math of 9/11. Amateur Radio, often called “ham radio,” has consistently been the most reliable means of communications in emergencies when other systems failed or were overloaded.

Unlike some other types of radio services, you need an FCC license to communicate with
a ham radio. There are three levels of Amateur Radio licenses, and getting your first one is not all that hard. Many people pass their FCC exam in a week of spare time study and there are lots of groups and people who will help you.

Class is two Saturdays. Preregister via email. Recommend ARRL Technician License Handbook 3rd edition be read before class.

No experience required. Open to anyone interested in amateur radio.