Want to become a ham?

Interested in ham radio? Want to communicate with other amateurs all around the world? Want to be able to help your community in the event of a disaster? Want to experiment with cutting edge communications technology?

It's easy to get started in amateur radio!

Your first ham radio license is just a test away. All you have to do is answer 35 questions. Get 27 of them correct and your license is on its way! And you even get to see the answers beforehand! What could be easier?

Of course, you do have to learn a lot of questions, but we're here to help. The AARC offers periodic license study sessions and even administers the tests. Below, you can find information on the next upcoming study and testing sessions -- these are also listed on the AARC event calendar.

Got a question about ham radio? Check our list of frequently asked questions about ham radio?

Links to get you started

• "Do-it-yourself" links from the ARRL
  How to find study materials and testing locations
  
• AARC Licensing exam pages
  Courtesy of Gordon, WW4GW