Free Ham Radio Technician License Exam Preparatory Class-- May 20, 2011 to May 22, 2011

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Amateur Radio operators are people from all walks of life--no matter what age, gender or physical ability. Did you know that most of the astronauts are Amateur Radio Operators? You're never too young or old. And, getting started in Amateur Radio has never been easier! Now, you no longer have to learn Morse Code to get your first Ham Radio License, the Technician Class, as in years past! Just pass a 35 question multiple choice exam given by volunteer Ham Radio Operators and you will be "on the air" in no time!

Vashon - Maury Island Radio Club in conjunction with West Seattle Ham Radio Club will be presenting a Technician License Exam Preparatory Class Friday evening, 05-20-2011 to Sunday evening 05-22-2011.  This is a free course but participants are required to purchase a text book (approximately $29) and your ARRL VEC Test Fee will be $15

If you would like to sign up for this class, please contact Sharon Danielson at kharazi@aol.com

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Textbook:

ARRL Ham Radio License Manual Revised 2nd Edition 

Includes practice exam software on CD-ROM

Printing (November 2010)

ISBN: 978-0-87259-097-7

http://www.arrl.org/shop/Ham-Radio-License-Manual-Revised-2nd-Edition/?page=1

Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Ham-Radio-License-Manual-CD/dp/0872590976/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1301781488&sr=1-2-fkmr0

Lesson Plan:

Friday Night: 6:30PM to 9:30PM

Chapters 7 and 8 (lecture)

Group Practice and Study

Saturday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Chapter 3 (lecture)

Group Practice and Study

Chapter 5 (lecture)

Group Practice and Study

Chapter 2 (lecture)

Group Practice and Study

Sunday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Chapter 4 (lecture)

Group Practice and Study

Chapter 6 & 9 (lecture)

Group Practice and Study

Final Review

Group Practice and Study

Exam Starts @ 6:30

ARRL VEC test fee $15.00

This will be an open testing session.   You may request to take your General or Extra test at this time.

Please contact Sharon Danielson kharazi@aol.com to request a General or Extra test form.

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