BERKELEY COUNTY, SC

ARES®

AMATEUR RADIO LICENSING

The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) licenses Amateur Radio operators in the United States and it's possessions. The FCC currently issues three classes of Amateur license: Technician; General; Extra. The basic license class, Technician, requires 26 or more correct answers to a test consisting of 35 questions, randomly drawn from a pool of 350+ questions. .

Amateur Radio licensing classes are held periodically throughout the year, at various locations in the Low Country. If you are seeking a licensing class OR your organization would like to host a licensing class, please contact Berkeley ARES® at brkares@comcast.net with the Subject line: Amateur Radio Licensing

Many persons successfully self-study for Technician license exam. The recommended study manual is The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, available from the American Amateur Radio League (ARRL) for $29.95 plus shipping. Mentors, called "Elmers" in hamspeak, are available to assist you in your studies.

Ham Radio License Manuals:

http://www.arrl.org/shop/Licensing-Education-and-Training/

There are on-line sites which allow you to practice answering the exam questions. Follow the instruction, on the site, for maximum effectiveness:

http://www.eham.net/exams

http://www.qrz.com/ht/www.qrz.com/exams

FCC License testing is held monthly on the third Wednesday in Goose Creek, SC. Testing fee is $12.00.

For details of requirements and currently scheduled testing sessions: http://www.k4ama.com/W4VEC.html

Last Modified: 10-Feb-2018© Berkeley County, SC ARES®

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