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How To become a licensed amateur radio operator

 

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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. 

  • Participating in public service communications

  • Creating a personal communications plan

  • Selecting and using your radio and antennas

  • 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.

  • Programming Your Handheld

  • Making Your First Contact

  • Talking on Repeaters

  • 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.

  • Equipment setup

  • Exactly which frequencies to use

  • What to say to make contacts just like an experienced ham

  • Logging your contacts and showing off your skills!

Get 10% Off any class you sign up for by using promo Code: W9WAP

Storm Spotter Training 

This year's schedule is as follows:

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Mon 4/7/25 @ 1 pm: Standard 

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Thu 4/10 @ 10 am: Standard #2 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7504537841357564502

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Mon 4/14 @ 7 pm: Standard #3

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4267786715417590363

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Thu 4/17 @ 12 pm: Advanced #1 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3539986983643851351

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Fri 4/18 @ 7 pm: Advanced #2

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8017661226343042141

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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 

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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

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EC: Chuck Fritz AC9F

 360 Pleasant St.

 Iola, WI 54945

ac9f54@wi-net.com

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