So you want to be a Ham – Spring 2023

Info Items for Spring 2023 Tech Class

Background

  • Offered by North Okaloosa Amateur Radio Club
  • Earn your “Technician” license, the entry level for Ham Radio

What will I learn?

  • When all else fails, ham radio works!  Even when cell towers and the Internet are down or saturated with calls.
  • You will learn the information necessary to get your FCC Technician license.  You will get your own FCC call sign.
  • You will be able to send e-mail messages to family members when the Internet is not available.
  • You will be able to support special events (parades, festivals) in your community.
  • You will meet other “hams” in the local area.
  • You do NOT need to learn Morse Code to get your license.

Admin details

  • Tuesday nights, 6:45 PM to 9:30 PM
  • Five class sessions and a test
  • Starting 21 Feb and continuing through 21 March with a test on 28 March
  • Location:  Niceville, Rocky Bayou Baptist Church, 2401 North Partin Drive

Cost
Book from Ham Radio School — $20

  • Technician License Course 2022 to 2026
    • Don’t buy outdated one on Amazon

Fee for class (payable in advance, not refundable)

  • $15 per person
  • $8 for additional family member
  • $8 for students enrolled in formal schooling
  • Free for students under the age of 18.

Registration process

Email Bob Hurley school@w4aaz.org with your phone number to begin process.

You will be contacted with registration information

Class size limited to first 20 people who register and send in payment (PayPal OK) Registration deadline Friday 03 Feb 2023.

If you are reading this and already have your amateur radio license, please spread the word to friends and workplace associates.  Word of mouth, social apps, e-mails, printed posters of the first page — use whatever method you have available.