Amateur (HAM) Radio Technician License   

Unlock the world of amateur radio! This compressed, 2.5-week "Lunch and Learn" course is designed for adults who want to earn their entry-level FCC Technician Class amateur radio license.

Location

• Building: Walters State Community College, Public Safety Center
• Room: Room 167
• Address: 1609 College Park Dr., Morristown, TN 37813

Class Schedule & Exam Time

• Daily Class Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch)
• Class Dates: October 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, and 29
• Official Exam Session: October 29 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Course Overview

Meetings last 1 hour each and consist of lectures and live demonstrations. Students will receive supplementary study handouts to review between sessions. The final class on October 29 serves as a review session, followed by the official license testing window later that evening.

What You Will Learn:

• Operating Practices: Essential operating habits, FCC rules, and emergency communication roles.
• Radio Waves: The electromagnetic spectrum, frequency bands, and wave propagation.
• Radio Technology: Radio architecture, equipment setup, and general operation.
• Antennas and Feedlines: Antenna theory basics, installation, and RF safety.
• Electricity & Electronics: Introduction to DC/AC currents, semiconductors, and equipment modification.

Course Requirements & Fees

1. Age Limit: Open to all adults (minimum age 18 to register).
2. Required Textbook: ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 6th Edition (Spiral-bound, ISBN: 978-1-62595-239-4).
3. Exam Fee: $15.00 paid in person at the time of testing.
4. FCC License Fee: $35.00 paid online directly to the FCC after passing the exam.

Meet Your Instructor

The course is taught by John Ellenburg, a member of the Lakeway Area Radio Club. John holds the highest level Amateur Extra class license and brings over 65 years of real-world radio experience to the classroom.