The Mid-State Amateur Radio Club is planning to hold another technician class during the first half of 2010. The location and exact dates are to be decided. Classes traditionally have met for four (4) weekly sessions, and generally last two (2) hours each session. The class is designed to teach interested people all of the material needed to pass the technician class amateur radio exam. The entire class will consist of four weekly two-hour sessions. There will be opportunity after each class to ask questions, get hands-on demonstrations of useful and interesting ham skills.

Classes are limited to 14 students, so please call Linda (class facilitator) at 317-887-2558 to register. Testing is available on the last night of class if enough students are ready to test.

Classes are free. All students must have a copy of the book, "The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual" available from the ARRL. Advance orders for the textbooks can also be made by calling the class facilitator. Morse code knowledge and proficiency is NO LONGER REQUIRED!

Topics covered include:

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Ham Class Pamphlet

FCC Rules
Methods of Communication
Radio Phenomena
Station Licensee Duties
Control Operator Duties
Good Operating Practices
Basic Communications Electronics
Good Engineering Practice
Special Operations
Electrical, Antenna Structure and RF Safety Practices

Again, Morse code is NO LONGER REQUIRED to get your amateur radio license! If the thought of learning Morse Code has scared you off before, then there's never been a better time to join in on the excitement of amateur radio! You'll meet folks who are already licensed amateurs during the class as well, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions.