Want to learn how to talk to people all across the world without a cell phone? Help your community in emergencies? Learn about electronics and potentially bounce signals off the moon? Amateur radio is a fun hobby that can present all sorts of fun activities. Your first step in ham radio will be getting a Technician license through an FCC licensing exam, and that exam is what this class will cover. Along the way, we'll learn about not only the equations on the exam but also all the fun experiences that come from this exciting hobby. In 3 hours, we will speed through the license exam content, including safety, basic electronics, and FCC regulations, and explore the practical applications of these concepts. It is intended that the content covered, in addition to possibly a few more hours of studying, will allow you to get your Technician license and make your first transmissions.

This interactive class will introduce you to the art of Morse telegraphy. Learn to efficiently tap out messages using this 190-year-old technology. This skill will allow you to unlock areas of ham radio, covertly communicate with your friends, or show off your nerdiness. Proper keying and receiving technique (Koch/Farnsworth methods) will be taught to allow you to internalize the code and minimize the development of poor habits and allow you to reach your full potential. By the end of the class, you will know and understand the foundations of Morse code and how to further develop your skill.