Foothills Community Workshop will be offering an Amateur Radio Technician level license class consisting of three sessions on consecutive Saturdays, August 8, 15, and 22 from noon until 2pm. With some additional on-line exercises, this class is intended to help prepare for the entry level Technician Amateur Radio Exam. Topics include:
- Rules and regulations
- Station setup and operation
- Operating procedures
- Basic electronic terms, components and calculations
- Electromagnetic waves, bands, and modes
- Propagation and antennas
- Safety
This class is free and open to the public.
FCW will also be hosting exams for all levels of Amateur radio licenses. The testing will tentatively be on Saturday, August 29 at noon and is available to anyone wishing to obtain or upgrade an Amateur Radio license. The testing fee is $10.