Amateur Licensing Classes
WAARC offers amateur licensing classes periodically throughout the year. Detailed information about class offerings can be found below.
September 2019 Technician and General Classes
The Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club (WAARC) will be offering a class for the entry level license, known as the Technician Class and the mid-level license, known as the General Class. The classes are free. However, there is a $15.00 processing fee for the written exam.
NOTE: The dates for the written exam are approximate at this time.
TECHNICIAN CLASS
WHEN: Tuesdays and Fridays, Sep 10 – Oct 22, 9:00am – 12:30pm
WHERE: James City-Bruton Fire Station, 3135 Forge Rd., Toano, VA
EXAM SESSION: Thursday Oct 24 9:00am – until (at the Fire Station)
GENERAL CLASS
WHEN: Mondays and Thursdays, Sept 9 – Oct 14, 9:00am – 12:30pm
WHERE: James City-Bruton Fire Station, 3135 Forge Rd., Toano, VA
EXAM SESSION: Thursday Oct 17 9:00am – until (at the Fire Station)
What you need for the class
For the Technician class you will need a copy of the Fourth Edition of the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual. For the General class you will need a copy of the Ninth Edition of the ARRL General Class License Manual. If purchased through us the spiral bound version of either manual is available for $26.19. If you wish to purchase it on your own the manual is $32.95 plus tax, plus shipping and handling from the ARRL. Amazon is currently offering the manual for $29.66 with free shipping. If you decide to obtain your own manual make sure you get the edition listed above. Any other edition will be outdated and not appropriate for class. You can use the links below or your own resources if you wish to purchase your own manual.
Links to purchase the books from the ARRL web site:
ARRL :: Licensing, Education & Training :: ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 4th Edition (Spiral Bound),
The Technician Class License Manual from Amazon:
The General Class License Manual from Amazon:
If you would like to participate in either of the licensing classes, please email your response to HamRadioClass@yahoo.com, telling us which class, Technician or General, is of interest to you.
- If interested, please provide your name, email address, and phone number.
- Unless told otherwise we will order manuals for those taking the class.
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We will be placing orders for the manuals in August. You can reimburse us once the manuals come in.
Be sure to read this welcome message from WAARC President Dino KL0S. It explains what is Ham Radio and it invites you to join the fascinating world of Ham Radio.