LICENSING CLASS

05/18/2019

Start/End Dates: 05/18/2019 - 07/27/2019
Times: 9 AM to 12 PM (noon)
# of Sessions: 11
Class level: Technician
Morse code offered: No
Pre register required: Yes
Fee: 0
Pre Study required: No
Class Type: Traditional
Exam offered: Yes
Sponsoring Club/Organization: BARS - Bolingbrook Amateur Radio Society -&- FRRL - Fox River Radio League
Instructor: K9NAX
Contact: Cyndi Gillies K9NAX
Phone: (630) 554-4662
Email: K9NAX@arrl.net
Location: Golden Corral in Aurora
4270 E. New York St.
Aurora, IL 60504
Additional Information: Amateur Radio Technician Class License Training Course The Bolingbrook Amateur Radio Society (BARS) is once again working together with the Fox River Radio League (FRRL) to co-present another Amateur Radio Technician Class license training course this Spring and Summer. This is a FREE – 11 week course where you can learn everything you need to receive your FCC Amateur (Ham) Radio Technician Class license. Amateur Radio Technician Class Training Course Dates: May 18 -thru- July 27, 2019 Join us at the Technician Class on May 18th with local Chicago Radio celebrity host - Scott Childers, W9CHI This course is designed for new people, who are interested in finding out more about the world of the Amateur Radio. There is no prior licenses required. There is no age limit to attend. There is only the need of an interest in the hobby, and willingness to learn. Be prepared for interactive, group and individual study. There will be a VE Testing license exam on the last week of the course. But not to fret, the Technician Class course itself provides you with all the knowledge and information that you will need to pass the exam. Invite your ‘wan-a-be’ HAM friends, your Spouse, your Children, or your Grandchildren. ANYONE is invited to join the class or to “sit in” as a refresher. If you’ve ever had an interest in Amateur Radio, attend this FREE course, study and receive your FCC Amateur Radio Technician Class license. This Technician Class will span over the dates of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) annual FIELD DAY Event on June 22, 2019. The Technician Class Students are scheduled to go on a Class FIELD TRIP to visit the BARS and/or FRRL clubs’ Field Day Site Locations. This “FIELD TRIP to FIELD DAY” event will give students a great first-hand look and experience at what it is like to be “On the Air” as an Amateur (Ham) Radio Operator! The textbook for the class will be the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, 4th Edition. Be sure you have a copy before the class. Books can be purchased online through www.arrl.org, or other online sources such as Amazon, and is also available on Kindle. Additional study material will be given to you at the classes. After receiving your book, be sure to review the book and read the first chapter. To be ready to dive into learning at the first class, and to ask questions. To REGISTER for Technician Class – Go To Google Form: https://forms.gle/g5Q75CutLyYrxkjX8 To Order the ARRL Textbook Manual for Technician Class: The ARRL Website – “ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 4th Edition” http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Ham-Radio-License-Manual-4th-Edition-Softcover/ Amateur Radio Technician Class Schedule: Location: Golden Corral – Aurora 4270 East New York Street, Aurora, IL 60504 (West of Rt. 59 – North of the Fox Valley Mall) When: Saturday Mornings Time: 9:00 AM to 12 PM (noon) Dates: May 18 -thru- July 27, 2019 Saturdays: May: 18, 25 - June: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - July: 6, 13, 20, 27 This Course is Sponsored by: Golden Corral Restaurant – in Aurora 4270 E. New York St., Aurora, IL 60504 This Course is Co-Presented by: BARS – Bolingbrook Amateur Radio Society – website: www.k9bar.org Class Info: http://www.k9bar.org/index.php/education FRRL – Fox River Radio League – website: www.frrl.org Class Info: http://www.frrl.org/education.php In affiliation with: NIARTT – Northern IL Amateur Radio Training & Testing Contact Information - For more information Please Contact: BARS & FRRL Education Chairman: Cyndi, K9NAX – email: K9NAX@arrl.net or NIARTT Coordinator: Lance, W9QB – email: W9QB@arrl.net Don't forget to Register! Don’t forget to Order your Textbook Manual! See you at the Tech Class!