HAM License?

[newracer]

If I had passed the "no code" test in the 80's and if I dig it up and find my license is it still valid today? I have been thinking about using it when I am on the trails.

It would not, you have to renew within two years of expiration.


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[ChadAmberg]

Just saw this for the folks down near Colorado Springs:

We are offering another Technician License class in late February /
early March. This two-day class has proven to be very successful with a
90% pass rate.


In past years, the class has "sold out" so be sure to register early.


73, Bob K0NR


*Technician License Class*


*Time*: Sat Feb 25 and Sat Mar 4 (8 AM to 5 PM) 2017


*Location*: Black Forest Fire Station 1*/
/*(intersection of Burgess Rd. & Teachout Rd., Black Forest, Colorado)
Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association
<http://www.w0tlm.com>


The FCC Technician license is your gateway to the world-wide excitement
of Amateur Radio, and the very best emergency communications capability
available!


* Earn your ham radio Technician class radio privileges
* Pass your FCC amateur radio license exam right in class on the
second day
* Multiple-choice exam, /No Morse Code Required/
* See live equipment demonstrations
* Learn to operate on the ham bands, 10 Meters and higher
* Learn to use the many VHF/UHF FM repeaters in Colorado
* Find out how to participate in emergency communications


For more background on ham radio, see Getting Started in Ham Radio
<http://www.hamradioschool.com/gettin...-in-ham-radio/>.


Registration fee: $30 adults, $20 under age 18


In addition, students must have the required study guide:


*/HamRadioSchool.com Technician License Course
<https://www.amazon.com/HamRadioSchoo...dp/1477595457/>


/*/Second Edition, effective 2014 – 2018, $21.95/


Advance registration is required (No later than two weeks before the
first session, earlier is better, first-come sign up basis until class
is full.)


To register for the class, contact: Bob Witte KØNR

[sniper_tim]

bump and update....

I had zero radio experience/knowledge and enjoyed the class. I passed the technical test (offered by another club) 2 weeks into the class, however continued to go for personal learning experience. As others have mentioned, you can pass the test with a few hours of studying, however wanted to mention the benefits of a class:

- networking
- cheap! The Longmont club gave you a free baofeng after passing the test, discounted text book, etc. The cost was marginal.
- some people lean better in a classroom atmosphere and when there is a commitment/dedicated time to the task

I have yet to participate in a conversation over the radio, however still listen a lot.

Cheers,
Tim
KE0KBE

[Skullworks]

Everything I had learned about electronics was turned sideways once I began to study RF Electronics...

I look at a J-pole Antenna and I still see a big dead short....

[Pistol Packing Preacher]

Great Hobby! Got interested in the early 90s when I heard a storm chase team chasing a tornado on my scanner. Pursued the hobby till I got my 20 wpm Extra class license. Morse code is my favorite part of the hobby. The ground is even on Morse Code... no color, gender, age or language barriers. All MC chats are in English. I have many QRZ 'confirmation' cards from all over the world! One is from the captain of a 737 flying over North Carolina coast! I also chat with buddies on HF SSB and 2 meters locally! I have solar charging capabilities, so I'm set for any disaster...

[Rumline]

What if the Sun burns out?

Use your crank-powered flashlight to light up the solar panel.

[Pistol Packing Preacher]

Quote: What if the Sun burns out?

Hmmmm
I'll have to work on that...

Candles?

[hobowh]

What if the Sun burns out?

At that point it won't matter, you'll be an HBAR popsicle