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1. Pass a test and receive your license for the Technical Class Amateur Radio License
OR

Technician Class Amateur Radio License.

In order to earn the Technician Class Amateur Radio License, an operator must pass a 35 question exam administered by a Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC). No morse code is required for the Technician Class, but knowledge of FCC regulations and electronics are essential. Study the material presented below, and when you feel you are ready, look over the question pool and take some practice tests:

When you can consistently pass the practice tests, chances are good that you will be able to pass the real deal. All you need to do when you are ready is find an amatuer license examination session near you. This website will help you locate one:

Now, let's learn about Amateur Radio!

FCC Rules, station license responsibilities

The FCC Rules and Regulations for the "Amateur Radio Service" is defined in the Code of Federal Regulations under Title 47, Part 97. Part 97 is the FCC's regulations for all amateur (ham) radio operations. The link for Part 97 is as follows: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_06/47cfr97_06.html

Control operator duties

Operating Practices

Radio and electronic fundamentals

Station setup and operation

Communication modes and methods

Special operations

Emergency and Public Service Communications

Radio waves, propagation, and antennas

Electrical and RF safety

References