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==== Upcoming classes ==== | ==== Upcoming classes ==== | ||
- | ==== Vashon ==== | + | None currently scheduled. Check out this [[http://dcasler.com/ham-radio/training/ | free online Ham Radio course]] in the meantime |
- | Next class will be: | + | ==== Vashon ==== |
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+ | Our last in person class was: March 15 through 17, 2019 (see below for schedule) | ||
Ham Radio Intro -- get your entry level "Technician" license in one weekend! | Ham Radio Intro -- get your entry level "Technician" license in one weekend! | ||
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- | March 15-17 at the main Vashon fire station conference room (north side of Bank Rd.) | + | * March 15-17 at the main Vashon fire station conference room (north side of Bank Rd.) |
- | Instructor is Tammy Zoch, WA7TZ, a Ham guru from off-island | + | * Instructor was Tammy Zoch, WA7TZ, a Ham guru from off-island |
- | Sign up with Jan Milligan: cert@vashonbeprepared.org or 206-949-1184 | + | * Sign up with Jan Milligan: cert@vashonbeprepared.org or 206-949-1184 |
- | $25 covers your ARRL test fee and her expenses to teach for us. PAY IN ADVANCE. Checks payable to Tammy Zoch. Please mail the checks to: Jan Milligan, PO Box 13238, Burton 98013 | + | * $25 covers your ARRL test fee and her expenses to teach for us. PAY IN ADVANCE. Checks payable to Tammy Zoch. Please mail the checks to: Jan Milligan, PO Box 13238, Burton 98013 |
- | You do NOT need a radio for this class. WAIT until after the course to decide on gear you may want. The FCC does not allow you to talk on the air anyway, until you have the license. | + | |
- | Buy your own textbook and read as much as you can before the course. | + | * You do NOT need a radio for this class. WAIT until after the course to decide on gear you may want. The FCC does not allow you to talk on the air anyway, until you have the license. |
- | Order it directly from the The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) | + | * Buy your own textbook and read as much as you can before the course. |
- | http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL- Ham-Radio-License-Manual-4th- Edition-Softcover Item No. 0871. $29.95 | + | * Order it directly from the The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) |
- | Attend all sessions and bring your lunch on Sat/Sun, and plenty of water to get you through the day | + | * http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL- Ham-Radio-License-Manual-4th- Edition-Softcover Item No. 0871. $29.95 |
- | Fri evening 1700 - 2100 (5 p.m. - 9 p.m.) | + | ** |
- | Saturday 0900 - 1800 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) | + | Attend all sessions and bring your lunch on Sat/Sun, and plenty of water to get you through the day** |
- | Sunday 0900 until mid-afternoon-ish, then take the test. We should be done no later than 1800 | + | |
- | The FCC will send your license (good for 10 years), and the Vashon Radio Club will be your perfect source for practice on-the-air and more training. The radio club's website is www.w7vmi.org | + | * Fri evening 1700 - 2100 (5 p.m. - 9 p.m.) |
- | Got questions? Please feel free to get in touch with Jan (contact info above) | + | * Saturday 0900 - 1800 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) |
- | + | * Sunday 0900 until mid-afternoon-ish, then take the test. We should be done no later than 1800 | |
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