[nrv-hams] Ham Radio Prep Class

[Ben Williams]

**HAM Radio Licence Preparation Class**

HAM Radio, even in the internet and smart phone age, is the method that 
works when all else fails. In addition to emergency communication; the 
hobby offers public service, high-tech, and competitive activities that 
range from local voice communications to international and satellite 
possibilities.

This class is open to all members of the community; however, the class 
is limited to 25 spots. There will be reading assignments between class 
meetings.

The entry-level technician class licence requires passing a 35 question 
multiple-choice test. The class, taught by local hams, will be based on 
ARRL HAM Radio Licence Manual (4th Edition) (**ISBN-10:**162595087X 
available on Amazon for $30) and will include hands-on and classroom 
activities. The class will meet each Wednesday evening starting 
September 18th and ending November 13th, 7-9 p.m. Most sessions will be 
held in MCB 455, but some nights we will meet at the VT Amateur Radio 
Association (VTARA) "shack" in Squires to get experience operating 
different radios.

The class periods are listed below:

Sept. 18 (Chapters 1 & 2)

Sept. 25 (Chapters 3)

Oct 2 (Chapter 4)

Oct. 9 (Chapter 5)

Oct. 16 (Chapter 6)

Oct. 23 (Chapter 7)

Oct. 30 (Chapter 8)

Nov. 6  (Chapter 9 and review)

Nov. 13  (Final Exam)

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purpose of organizing this HAM Radio class and we will use the e-mail 
address you provide here to communicate with you regarding class 
activities, cancellations, etc.

For Registration: please send name and email to Ben Williams at 
jbwillia at .vt.edu