Preparation for Amateur Radio License: General Class
13 Class sessions on Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm – 8:30pm with the 1st session on September 8, 2015. Classes will be conducted at the Alvarado Adult School, 5625 Sutter St., Richmond, CA 94804. Register at the West Contra Costa County School District Adult Education Office, 6028 Ralston Avenue, Richmond (510) 215-4666.
Pre-requite: Knowledge of Amateur Radio at the Technician Class level. Objective is to obtain an FCC General Class License by passing the required exam. Topics include: radio communications and signals, FCC rules for Amateur Radio, radio equipment descriptions and operating an Amateur Radio station. Textbook: The ARRL General Class License Manual, 7th Edition. Textbooks will be available from the instructor for $27. Final session will be an examination session conducted by Volunteer Examiners (VEs) for a fee (to the VE) of $15. Contact Ken, KO6NO ko6no@comcast.net or 510-222-0830.
