Ham Radio Technician Class Training - 2012
Sponsored by the Victor Valley Amateur Radio Club
- NO MORSE CODE REQUIRED for any ham radio license!
- LEARN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS TECHNIQUES
- SIMPLEX AND REPEATER OPERATIONS
- VOICE OVER THE INTERNET (use computers as a radio link)
- AMATEUR SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
- LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS OF EQUIPMENT
- MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS
Pre-Registration required!
Send an e-mail to: Dick (KI6IXL) bdinhighdesert@yahoo.com
Please include your Name, Address, Contact Number, & E-Mail Address!
When: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Saturday(s) in February, May, August, and November 2012
| Class | Date | Times * | Testing | Registration Cut-off |
| February | 4th, 11th, & 18th | 8am to 4pm | Feb 18th 12:30 pm | January 25, 2012 |
| May | 5th, 12th, & 19th | 8am to 4pm | May 19th 12:30 pm | April 25, 2012 |
| August | 4th, 11th, & 18th | 8am to 4pm | Aug 18th 12:30 pm | July 25, 2012 |
| November | 3rd, 10th, & 17th | 8am to 4pm | Nov 17th 12:30pm | October 25, 2012 |
* 1-hour lunch break between 12pm and 1pm ("Brown Bag" if you wish)
Where: Fire Station 311, San Bernardino County Fair Grounds, Victorville (Off 7th Street)
Cost: $45.00** per person (includes study manual and materials) -- paid at the door with pre- registration. $55.00**-- without pre-registration, space permitting.
Testing: The FCC exam will be given by the W5YI Group VEC's at 12:30pm (after the 3rd Tech class) for Technician, General, and Extra Class. The exam is $14.00**.
If you have any questions or wish to register for a class simply download the latest flyer with the necessary contact and class information.
FCC Universal Licensing System
After you pass your test; check with the FCC Universal Licensing System to look for your call sign.
The main FCC page for amateurs: http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home
The FCC callsign lookup: http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp
Common filing tasks: http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=service_home&id=amateur
Additional VE Testing in the extended local area
Victor Valley
1.) The third Saturday of every month, a W5YI testing session will be provided in Victorville.Tests are held at the Fire Station 311 on the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds in Victorville starting at 12:30 hrs. The cost is $14.00 (cash only). Walk-ins are welcome. Testing is available for all classes of license. All candidates must bring a picture ID, and if you are upgrading, you need the original and a copy of your amateur license and any CSCEs you hold.
For more information, you can contact Dick Stephan, KI6IXL, bdinhighdesert@yahoo.com.
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Greater Los Angeles Amateur Radio Group
2.) The first Saturday of every odd-numbered month there is a GLAARG (Greater Los Angeles Amateur Radio Group) test session in Hesperia.Tests are held at the Fire Station at the corner of Olive and H. Registration starts at 8:30 AM. The cost is $4.00. Walk-ins are welcome. Testing is available for all classes of license. All candidates must bring a picture ID, and if you are upgrading, you need the original and a copy of your amateur license and any CSCEs you hold.
For more information, you can contact Jim MacRay, KW6V, at 244-1396.
Directions to test site: From I-15 take Main Street, Hesperia exit. GO east on Main St. approx. 5 miles. Turn south on "H" to Olive.
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3.) The Inland ARC
tests on the 4th Thursday of each month, at 5 PM at 25541 Barton Rd, Loma Linda.Contact person is Sam Eller, AD6UE at (909) 796-2996.
Location from going south on I-10: Exit Mountain View Ave, right on Barton, Left on Loma Linda Dr, Civic Center complex. Take driveway to your left immediately past the fire station.
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4.) PATTON HOSPITAL: V.E Testing
No walk ins accepted - must make appointment / pre-register for exam. Further details are available from contact listed below.
Third Saturday of each month
SIGN IN AT 8:30 AM, BRING PHOTO ID AND COPY OF CURRENT HAM LICENSE or CSCE (if upgrading) COST: $15.00
LOCATION: Staff Development Bldg, 3102 Highland Ave, San Bernardino
CONTACT: Ed Slaughter: (909) 864-1055 or wu6i@arrl.net
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5.) Big Bear ARC testing
The last Sunday of every month (excluding Dec.) at 1:00 PM
Location: Big Bear Lake Fire Dept.- Training room
41090 Big Bear Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Contact: Tom Fry, KF6Q: KF6Q@ARRL.net (951) 790-6291
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6.) ARRL/VEC Testing on old March AFB
No walk ins accepted — must pre-register for exam 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 2:00 PM
Location: American Forces Network-Broadcast Center
23755 Z Street, Riverside CA 92518-2073
Contact: Bruce V. Ziemienski, (951) 232-3725
Email: bz454670@gmail.com
Directions: Take 1-15 South, transition onto I-215 south. Continue I215 south, past State route 60, and exit on Cactus AV. Head east on Cactus AV 1.7 mile and turn right on Riverside Dr. Continue 0.2 miles, turn left on Z St. Facility will be on right between 4th and 5th streets.
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