Amateur Radio Licensing Information

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Getting your Amateur Radio license has never been easier. The no-code Technician license allows entry into the hobby without taking a Morse Code test. 

Technician License Classes

Classes Start January 24th - Register now for the "Discover Ham Radio" (Page 18) in the Winter 2008 CL2 catalog!!

Course Name: CEART-8520 Discover Ham Radio

Technician License Classes are offered twice per year by the Motor City Radio Club. The classes usually meet on Thursday evenings, at Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, through their Center for Lifelong Learning courses. We use the book Now You're Talking as a study guide. For complete information, including information on when the next license classes will start, contact Dave Metz at KC8OBH at arrl.net

License Examinations in Detroit Area

The Motor City Amateur Radio Club sponsors ARRL/VEC Amateur Radio exam sessions for those just entering the hobby or for those hams that want to upgrade. All exam sessions test for all Elements. Registration is not required but appreciated. The tests take place at 9 AM.  These arrangements might change in the future, so before you go, contact Don Novak, K8THU at (734) 281-7030

Please check below for date and time of the next license test Session.

License test sessions that immediately follow the conclusion of Motor City Radio Club Ham Radio Classes are held at Henry Ford Community College , 5101 Evergreen Rd, Patterson Technical Bldg, Room T235, Dearborn, MI 48128

All other license test sessions are held on Saturday mornings at 9:00am at:

Glenwood United Methodist Church

2130 Ford Avenue

Wyandotte, MI 48192

Talk-in Frequency 147.240+
 

License test sessions for 2007 Held at Henry Ford Community College (same room as classes - above)

TBA

License test sessions for 2007 Held at Glenwood United Methodist Church
 

January 12, 9:00 a.m.

March 8, 9:00 a.m.

May 10, 9:00 a.m.

June 28 (Held at our Field Day Site - Heritage Park, Taylor), 10:00 a.m.

July 12, 9:00 a.m.

September 13, 9:00 a.m.

November 8, 9:00 a.m.

Please bring these items with you:
 

License Study Guides

There are a number of license study guides available to help you get ready for an Amateur Radio exam. For the entry-level Technician license, copies of Now You're Talking!, published by the ARRL, are available at the ARRL Now You're Talking! covers everything you need to study for the written test element to earn your Technician class license!

For all license classes, you can buy written element study guides, Morse Code courses on cassette tape or CD, and Morse Code practice software from the ARRL. You can also sometimes find study aids at Radio Shack stores all around town.

Practice, Practice, Practice

You can prepare for the written portions of Amateur Radio license exams by taking practice tests. eHam.net has online Practice Exams for the written (multiple-choice) examination elements.