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Free On-line Amateur Radio Operating Class Starts April 3, 2025

A free, weekly, 3-hour Amateur Radio Operating Class on Zoom will begin on Thursday April 3 and run through June 19 at 6:30 PM Eastern time. The presenters will be various experienced folks in the various subjects.

A detailed syllabus will be published before the classes begin. Attend them all, or any that you like, but you must register for the classes. To receive registration information, contact Rol Anders, K3RA, at roland[dot]anders[at]comcast[dot]net.

Subjects will include:

  • All About Operating–A general Introduction
  • Amateur Radio Organizations—Local to International
  • Ham Radio Awards
  • DXing-History and Tips from the Experts
  • QSLing-How to get that needed card for DXCC or WAS
  • VHF/UHF Weak Signal Work and “Roving”
  • Image Operating—Slow Scan and Fast Scan TV
  • Remote Station control over internet
  • Learning CW in the no-code era
  • Digital Modes—From RTTY to FT8 and beyond
  • Contesting—How to get started, tips for the beginner and intermediated contester
  • Logging Software—What’s available, how to use
  • Propagation—A general intro to HF Propagation
  • Amateur Satellites—How to get started
  • Portable (backpacking) operation—Tips from an expert
  • Setting Up a Modern (or not so modern) HF Station
  • Lightning Protection and Grounding
  • Traffic Handling
  • Public Service, Emergency Communications      

Extra Class Licensing course starts January 16, 2025

A free, weekly, live, Amateur Radio Extra Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and will run through Thursday, March 27. There will be 11 sessions. The three-hour sessions will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. Sessions will be recorded. Those attending should hold (or be studying for) the General Class Amateur Radio License. These are the classes that we have been holding for years sponsored by the National Electronics Museum. Those wishing to sign up should email roland[dot]anders[at]comcast[dot]net.

General Class Licensing course starts 31 Oct

A free, weekly, live, Amateur Radio General Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday, October 31, and will run through Thursday, January 9.   (No class on Thanksgiving and Dec 26.)   The three-hour sessions will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time.  These are the classes that we have been holding for years sponsored by the National Electronics Museum.  Prerequisite is to have or be studying for the Technician Class License. Those wishing to sign up should email Roland Anders, K3RA, at roland<dot>anders<at>comcast<dot>net.

Amateur Radio Technician Class Starts Sept 5

A free, weekly, live, Amateur Radio Technician Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday, Sept  5, and will run through Thursday, October  17  (7 sessions).    The three-hour sessions will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time.  These are the classes that we have been holding for years sponsored by the National Electronics Museum.  Please publicize this with anyone you know that you think would be interested.  Those wishing to sign up should email roland<dot>anders<at>comcast<dot>net.

Free On-line Amateur Radio Operating Class Starts 4 April

A free, weekly, 3-hour Amateur Radio Operating Class on Zoom will begin on Thursday April 4 and run through June 20 at 6:30 PM Eastern time.  The presenters will be various experienced folks in the various subjects.

A detailed syllabus will be published before the classes begin.  Attend them all, or any that you like, but you must register for the classes.  To receive registration information, contact Rol Anders, K3RA, at roland<dot>anders<at>comcast<dot>net. 

Subjects will include:

All About Operating–A general Introduction
Amateur Radio Organizations—Local to International
Ham Radio Awards 
DXing-History and Tips from the Experts
QSLing-How to get that needed card for DXCC or WAS
VHF/UHF Weak Signal Work and “Roving”
Image Operating—Slow Scan and Fast Scan TV
Remote Station control over internet
Learning CW in the no-code era
Digital Modes—From RTTY to FT8 and beyond
Contesting—How to get started, tips for the beginner and intermediated contester 
Logging Software—What’s available, how to use
Propagation—HF and 6 Meter Propagation during the next three years near solar maximum
Amateur Satellites—How to get started 
Portable (backpacking) operation—Tips from an expert
Setting Up a Modern (or not so modern) HF Station
Lightning Protection and Grounding
Traffic Handling
Public Service, Emergency Communications      

Amateur Radio Extra Class Licensing course

A free, weekly, live, Amateur Radio Extra Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday, January 18, 2024, and will run through Thursday, March 28.  There will be 11 sessions.  The three-hour sessions will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time.  Sessions will be recorded.  Those attending should hold (or be studying for) the General Class Amateur Radio License.  These are the classes that we have been holding for years sponsored by the National Electronics Museum. 

Those wishing to sign up should email roland<dot>anders<at>comcast<dot>net.

Zoom General licensing course starts Nov 2

A free, weekly, live, Amateur Radio General Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday, Nov 2, and will run through Thursday, January 11. The three-hour sessions will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. These are the classes that we have been holding for years sponsored by the National Electronics Museum. Prerequisite is to have or be studying for the Technician Class License. Those wishing to sign up should email Roland Anders, K3RA, at roland.anders@comcast.net.

Zoom Technician Licensing Course starting Sept 7

A free, weekly, live, Amateur Radio Technician Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday, Sept 7, and will run through Thursday, October 19 (7 sessions). The three-hour sessions will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. These are the classes that we have been holding for years sponsored by the National Electronics Museum. Those wishing to sign up should email roland.anders@comcast.net.

Extra Class – Winter 2021

Extra Class Course – Winter 2021

The Winter 2021 Extra Class course starts on Zoom beginning Thursday, January 28 and runs for 11 sessions.   Sessions will start at 6:30, and run 3 hours.  No charge; you will want to have the current edition of the Extra Class License Manual.   Those wishing to sign up should email Rol Anders at roland.anders@comcast.net.