Free Amateur Radio Technician Licensing (level 1) Class

When: Thursday, Nov.12, 2026 through Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026. Watch lectures online at your convenience in the comfort of your home with Q&A sessions every 2 days via Zoom. The optional exam will occur Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026

Where: Online class, via YouTube videos and Zoom review sessions. Optional license exam will be at a West Seattle location to be decided; most likely a Seattle Public Library.

Cost: No fee for class. Optional licensing exam: $15 fee to ARRL for processing and $35 fee for the license, paid to the FCC. For children 18 and under a $5 overall fee (exam plus license) is offered.

Book: ARRL License Manual, level 1 (Technician), 6th edition (2026 – 2030). Also available on Kindle.

Register at: https://tinyurl.com/Technician-Class-2026-Nov

Description: Ham radio is a great hobby and a great way to serve the community. One can communicate locally, around the world or even via satellite. It provides an excellent means of emergency communication. Your license never expires as long as you renew every 10 years (no need for another exam). We intend this to be a fun, low-key, learning experience. We encourage class participation and asking questions. We will present the conceptual material in online YouTube lecture videos. You are not required to take the exam on the last day if you feel you need more time to study. Note that a General Class (level 2) course is being given after this class in Jan/Feb 2027. You may register for both.

HamStudy.org is an excellent source for free ham radio flash cards, practice tests,

and question pools, and offers a $4 APP that works offline and has more features.

Questions: Email David Hillier at AA7XX@WestSeattleARC.org

West Seattle Amateur Radio Club (W7AW.org) is a WA nonprofit serving the Greater Seattle Metro Area.

As a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization charitable monetary and equipment donations

are tax deductible as permitted by law.