How To become a licensed amateur radio operator
Ham Radio Online License Classes
The Ham Radio Prep program makes it fast, easy and fun to get your license in just a few hours of study time. Pass your exam on your first try or your money back, guaranteed!
Technician License Course
Emergency Communications 101
Gain the critical skills needed to effectively communicate during events and emergencies, ensuring the safety of yourself, your family, and your community.
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Participating in public service communications
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Creating a personal communications plan
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Selecting and using your radio and antennas
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Programming your radio, digital, HF, and much much more!
General License Course
Amateur Extra License Course
Ham Radio Basics
Crash course introduction to ham radio. Perfect for beginners who want to learn how to operate.
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Programming Your Handheld
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Making Your First Contact
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Talking on Repeaters
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Intro to HF, POTA, EmComm, Morse Code, Satellites, and More!
HF Masterclass
In just a few hours of your time, we’ll reveal all the secrets from ham radio experts with decades of experience so that you can skip the line and become an HF expert.
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Equipment setup
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Exactly which frequencies to use
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What to say to make contacts just like an experienced ham
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Logging your contacts and showing off your skills!
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Storm Spotter Training
2026 schedule is as follows:
24 Mar, Tue 6pm Virtual Severe Weather Spotter Training
25 Mar, Wed 6:30pm Virtual Severe Weather Spotter Training
31 Mar, Tue 1pm Virtual Severe Weather Spotter Training
1 Apr, Wed 12pm Virtual Severe Weather Spotter Training
6 Apr, Mon 7pm NWS Green Bay 2026 Skywarn Spotter Talk- Standard #1
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7136587382340631901
8 Apr, Wed 3pm Virtual Severe Weather Spotter Training
9 Apr, Thu 12pm NWS Green Bay 2026 Skywarn Spotter Talk- Standard #2
11 Apr, Sat 12pm Virtual Severe Weather Spotter Training
13 Apr, Mon 12pm NWS Green Bay 2026 Skywarn Spotter Talk- Standard #3
16 Apr, Thu 12pm NWS Green Bay 2026 Skywarn Spotter Talk- Standard #4
7pm NWS Green Bay 2026 Skywarn Spotter Talk- Standard #5
21 Apr, Tue 6pm Virtual Severe Weather Spotter Training
24 Apr, Fri 10am Virtual Severe Weather Spotter Training
14 May, Thu 12pm Virtual Severe Weather Spotter Training
NWS did not give live links to each class this year, you will need to go to the link below to sign up for class's
All of our local spotter information (including this schedule and information on how to register) can be found here: https://www.weather.gov/grb/skywarn
FEMA Baseline Courses
This Independent study course introduces ICS and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. It describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the system. This course also explains the relationship between ICS and NIMS.
IS-700 Course Materials
Within Six (6) Months of becoming an ARES/RACES operator, completion of FEMA's ICS-100 and IS-700 certifications is a requirement. For course materials and information, visit the above baseline courses (by clicking on the Read More buttons). Waupaca County ARES/RACES members who complete their ICS-100 and IS-700 certifications can submit their certifications to Dave Chroninger (WB9GBG) at: condor46@wi-net.com