RICHLAND CO., Ill.—The latest round of Amateur Radio Operator classes will start on Monday, October 13 in the “Board Room” meeting room of The Holiday motel and restaurant located at 1300 South, West street, (just north of US 50 on Illinois 130) in Olney Illinois.
The classes will run from 5 to 7:30 PM every Monday and Thursday evening thru November. The final exam, at the end of November or beginning of December depending on class progress) will be your official FCC licensing exam to obtain your Technician or General class Amateur Radio Operating License.
We will be teaching the Technician and General class together as a review for the techs wishing to upgrade and of course anyone interested in getting started in the hobby. The classes will again be taught by licensed operator/instructors, certified by both the American Radio Relay League and the W5YI Gordon West training programs and your examinations will be administered and scored by ARRL certified volunteer examiners and exam coordinators.
There is NO cost for the class. We do however request that you obtain copies of the ARRL study guides available thru your instructors at discount prices of $22.50 per level, (tech and general) and your final exam will cost $15.00, (ARRL processing cost). Tests can be taken together for the same single charge. You will receive the license grade for the test or tests you pass. Previous students who are upgrading to General should bring their Technician and General manuals if they have pre purchased one to the class. For further information Contact Bill Shrode, KC9TFD @ 618-442-7718 or e-mail your contact information to radiohamtest@gmail.com or”infow9gh@yahoo.com”
Sponsored by the Radio Amateur Downstate Illinois Organization, a non-profit corporation.