Getting a Ham Radio License
The FCC requires those who do amateur radio to pass a licensing exam. We have free, local, entry-level licensing classes on a regular basis to help you learn what you need to know for the test.
Testing Information
The Valley Radio Club of Oregon holds socially distanced test sessions on the second Friday of the month at 7:00 pm at Norkenzie Christian Church at 2530 Crescent Ave., Eugene, Oregon.
For more info about the VRC test sessions contact Riley at w7ril@arrl.net or call 541-345-2407
Testing Help
The ARRL has an exam practice, as does eHam.net
Extra Class formulas if you’re studying for your Extra exam.
Our VE (Volunteer Examiner) Team
We have a wonderful testing team. If you’d like to join in helping and just passed or have your Extra Class license, go to becoming a VE !
Amateur Radio License Classes
Online Technician license class June 22-24
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – noon PDT
Instruction will be via Zoom with an online exam (tentatively scheduled) for Friday.
There will be a packet of information for each attendee; we use a free book.
The FCC license exam costs $15 and is administered online.
The FCC is now charging $35 for license processing.
NOTE: THE ARRL HAS A GRANT PROGRAM FOR THOSE UNDER AGE 18.
https://www.arrl.org/youth-licensing-grant-program
Registration Contact: Scott Rosenfeld
Provide name, phone, and email for each attendee to sign up.
ph: 541-684-9970
email: ars.n7ji@gmail.com
Entry-level (Technician) license: Thursdays 7-9pm, Sept 8-Oct 27, 2022 (8 sessions)
Registration deadline, August 25, 2022
Location: Norkenzie Christian Church, 2530 Crescent Ave., Eugene, Oregon
(Rear parking lot, Rear Door, Left Hallway, up the Stairs, 1st room on right.)
Intermediate (General) license: Tuesdays 7-9pm, Sept 6-Oct 25 (8 sessions)
Registration deadline, August 25, 2022
Location: Norkenzie Christian Church, 2530 Crescent Ave., Eugene, Oregon
(Rear parking lot, Rear Door, Left Hallway, up the Stairs, 1st room on right.)
No cost for the class! License exam fee is $15 at exam time.
Technician class book: Ham Radio License Manual, 5th spiral bound edition. $33.
General class book: General Class License Manual, 9th spiral bound edition. $33.
Each book is available from the following sources:
– “Matt” Dillon (If ordered early)
– Ham Radio Outlet, Portland store, 1-800-765-4267
– American Radio Relay League, www.arrl.org
– Amazon.com
Available Seats: 25 for Technician class, 12 for General class
Registration Contact: An email to the contact below with your phone number is your registration.
“Matt” Dillon W7ARD
439 Heywood Ave., Eugene, OR (Santa Clara area)
541-689-0640 w7ard@msn.com (preferred)
