There are quite a few paths you can follow to become a ham radio operator.\u00a0 We will list just a few but take note that there are way more options:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL)\u2028This organization is dedicated toward supporting ham radio.\u00a0 It offers some terrific learning materials.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Gordon West Radio School\u2028Gordon West, for years has offered classes that almost guarantee you will pass the FCC exam and get your license.\u00a0 This will cost you money and time in class.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Local city radio classes.\u2028Local ham radio classes might be offered near your home or work. Placentia, City offers a ham radio class about once a year. The cost is for the books and the test only. Book mark this web site to see when the next class will be taught.<\/p>\n

EXAM:
\nTo get to become a ham radio operator, you will need to pass a FCC ham radio exam.\u00a0 Passing this exam is the single entry requirement.\u00a0 In theory, you only need to answer the test questions correctly to get your license.\u00a0 The test will cost you typically $15 to take.
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HAM RADIO LICENSE (EXAM) TYPES:
\nThere are three ham radio level licenses.\u00a0 The beginning, or lowest, license is Technician followed by General and lastly, Amateur Extra.\u00a0 If you are new to ham radio, we strongly recommend that you study for the Technician class license because it is the easiest of the three levels.\u00a0 Each level going upward from Technician to Extra gives you added license capabilities.\u00a0 Almost all the work you will be required to do with Placentia RACES only requires a Technician Class.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are quite a few paths you can follow to become a ham radio operator.\u00a0 We will list just a few but take note that there are way more options: \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL)\u2028This organization is dedicated toward supporting ham radio.\u00a0 It offers some terrific learning materials. \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Gordon West Radio School\u2028Gordon West, … <\/p>\n

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