Many of you have been asking for a General License class and we
are pleased to announce that we have one scheduled starting
November 6th.
The General License provides access to regional and worldwide
communications on the HF bands via ionospheric skip, greatly
expanding operational capabilities!
• Upgrade from Technician to General Class radio privileges
• Pass your FCC General Class amateur license exam Nov 20
• Live equipment demonstrations and activities
• Learn to operate on the HF bands, 10 Meters to 160 Meters
• Gain a deeper understanding of radio electronics and theory
• Take the next step with antennas, amplifiers, digital modes
Registration fee: $30 ($20 for under 18 years of age)
In addition, students must have the required study guide:
HamRadioSchool.com General License Course
Third Edition, effective 2019 – 2023, $24.95
Free FCC exam session on Nov 20 in Monument, 3:00 pm.
A current FCC Technician License required for registration.
Advanced registration is required by Oct 31 or earlier.
First-come registration acceptance until class is full.
We are using a combination of two in-person class sessions,
three online (Zoom) meetings and some recorded video to deliver
the instruction.
Here's an overview of the schedule:
- Session 1, Sat Nov 6, 1-5 pm: In-Person,
Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room. Ch.Ø-3
instruction
- On-Demand Video Lesson (online video at
your convenience). Ch.4 instruction
- Session 2, Tue Nov 9, 6-7 pm: Live Zoom
meeting. Ch.1-4 review and Q&A
- Session 3, Thur Nov 11, 6-8:15 pm: Live
Zoom meeting. Ch.5 instruction
- Session 4, Sat Nov 13, 1-5 pm: Live Zoom
meeting. Ch.6 instruction
- Session 5, Sat Nov 20, 1-5 pm:
In-Person, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room.
Wrap-up, review, VE Exam session.
For more information, and to register for the class, go to this
web page:
https://w0tlm.com/radio-classes/general-registration
I've attached a one-page flyer that can be shared with
interested hams.
73 Bob