Licensing Education & Training

Cape Ann ARA “Tech-In-A-Day” Session, April 19, 2025

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CAARA logoOffered by:

CAPE ANN AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION
GLOUCESTER, MA

Saturday, April 19,2025

8:00am to 5:00 pm

Thank you for your interest in becoming an amateur radio operator. Our Technician In A Day session is a study course. The course allows you to become licensed by the Federal Communications Commission. You should obtain a copy of the ARRL Technician Class License Manual. You may purchase this book at Ham Radio Outlet in Salem, NH or any other amateur radio related store. You should read the book. The information contained therein will allow you to answer questions on a 35 question test for obtaining your Technician License.

There are videos on YouTube at W4EEY  for Technician Class that explain the theory and cover the questions to enhance your knowledge. You may also take practice exams at HamStudy for comprehension.

TECH IN A DAY CLASSROOM SESSION

  1. You should apply for and obtain a FCC Registration Number at: //apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do
  2. You will be charged a slight fee for this course. $40.00. (Normally, $15.00 for the Examination $15.00 for Study Materials and $10.00 for snacks and drinks which will be provided for the session.)
(Youth under 18 years of age is $30.00 as youth license examining is $5.00, $15.00 for Study Materials and $10.00 for snacks and drinks.)
 
  1. The Tech In A Day Session will be almost a full day session (8 am to 5pm)
    1. The first Study Session begins at 9:00am for 45 minutes and you will be given a 15 minute break before the next session begins at 10 am.
    2. Three study sessions will be held before a lunch break (approximately 11:45am-1:00pm)
    3. There will be three more study sessions in the afternoon to run to 3:45 pm.
    4. Examination for Technician Class will begin at 4:00 pm. (4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.)

You will be administered an examination of 35 questions of which you must score at least 26 out of 35 or better to PASS. Upon completion of your successful examination you will be handed a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination) (CSCE Form).   The FCC requires a $35.00 Application payment before your license is sent to you,  (For Youth under 18 years the ARRL will reimburse the parents for Application Fee with reimbursement document provided at Test Session.) 

Upon Application Fee payment your Amateur Radio License is processed within 24-36 hours if paid by 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri).

If you would like more information, you may email us at techinaday@caara.net or Telephone (978) 504-9112 for more information.

Please pre-register for the course:

Bill Poulin, WZ1L

Course Instructor

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