[CTSARA] Technician License Class Starting Feb 15

[Jon Perelstein]

If you know anyone interested in getting their technician license, please
forward this to them




The Stamford and Norwalk ham radio clubs will be offering an amateur radio
license (ham radio) training class.

The classes will begin on February 15th, and continue for six consecutive
Wednesday evenings.  The classes will be from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the
Greater Norwalk Amateur Radio Club’s communications center at 100 Fairfield
Avenue in Norwalk (right off Exit 14 of I-95).  There is no charge for the
class, although we will ask you to buy the Amateur Radio Relay League’s
training manual for $20.  We have copies on hand.  In addition, it is
suggested that you purchase an entry level radio so you can begin to listen
to things right away.  They cost about $30 on Amazon. Details to be
provided.

Getting a ham radio license requires learning the rules and regulations,
the basics of how radios and antennas work, and some simple electronics.
The math is very simple - it's equivalent to "if you're driving at 60 mph
and you have to go 120 miles, how long will it take you to get to your
destination".

Once you have your license, you can use the entry level radios to be able
to talk all over the local area and the region (plus Westchester and Long
Island) using ham radio infrastructure that is already in place (no charge
for usage).   While some people just use ham radio for emergencies, many
find it fascinating and get addicted to experimenting with one of the many
aspects of the hobby! There are active clubs all over Connecticut that will
welcome you, no matter what your interests are.

The class will be taught by Jon Perelstein (AI1V) and Paul Lourd (WB2JVB).
Jon is president of the Stamford Amateur Radio Club and Paul is VP of
GNARC.

Please RSVP to Jon Perelstein (jon.perelstein at gmail.com) as soon as
possible so we can have enough manuals on hand! At the end of the class,
you will be able to take the test and get your amateur radio license.