πŸ“‘ **HAM CRAM: Entry-Level Technician Course** πŸ“‘

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am UTC-06:00

MAAC Foundation-Emergency Services Training Center | Valparaiso

Porter County Amateur Radio Club
Publisher/HostPorter County Amateur Radio Club
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# πŸ“‘ HAM CRAM: Entry-Level Technician Course πŸ“‘
πŸ—“ **When:** Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ **Time:** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
πŸ“‹ *Guided study session with the exam at 5:00 PM*
πŸ“ **Where:**
MAAC Foundation – First Responder Training Campus (Classroom 3)
4203 Montdale Park Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
πŸ’² **Cost:** $15 per exam attempt
(Credit card preferred πŸ’³, exact cash accepted πŸ’΅)
πŸ”— **Register Here:**
[https://ham.study/sessions/68d15fb3427cd77bfe3dd239/1](https://ham.study/sessions/68d15fb3427cd77bfe3dd239/1)
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### πŸ‘€ For Participants Under 13
Parental consent is required.
πŸ“„ Download the COPPA Form: [https://examtools.org/coppa.pdf](https://examtools.org/coppa.pdf)
πŸ“§ Email to: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
πŸ“© BCC: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
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### πŸ“ What to Bring
βœ… FCC Registration Number (FRN) – [https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do](https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do)
βœ… Valid photo ID (state or school)
πŸ‘§ **Minors without photo ID** can bring one of these with a guardian’s photo ID, or two if unaccompanied:
* State ID (non-photo)
* Birth certificate 🍼
* Social Security card 🧾
* Work permit πŸ› 
* School ID πŸŽ“
* Library card πŸ“š
πŸ’» **For the Exam:**
* Charged laptop, Chromebook, or iPad πŸ”‹
* ~10 iPads available if needed
* Bring your own lunch or order delivery πŸ₯ͺ
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### πŸ“˜ Study Materials (Review Beforehand!)
πŸ“• Study Guide: [https://www.kb6nu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2022-no-nonsense-tech-study-guide-v2-20230204.pdf](https://www.kb6nu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2022-no-nonsense-tech-study-guide-v2-20230204.pdf)
🧠 Cheat Sheet: [https://www.kb6nu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/tech-cheat-sheet-20220923.pdf](https://www.kb6nu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/tech-cheat-sheet-20220923.pdf)
❓ Question Pool: [https://www.arrl.org/files/file/VEs/Technician%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%202022-2026%20Public%20Release%20March%207%202022.docx](https://www.arrl.org/files/file/VEs/Technician%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%202022-2026%20Public%20Release%20March%207%202022.docx)
πŸ§ͺ **Practice Exams:**
* [http://www.qrz.com/hamtest/](http://www.qrz.com/hamtest/)
* [https://hamexam.org](https://hamexam.org)
* [https://hamstudy.org/tech2022](https://hamstudy.org/tech2022)
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### πŸ“» About the Exam
Covers:
* πŸ“˜ Regulations
* βš™οΈ Basic electronics
* πŸ“‘ Operating practices (VHF/UHF focus)
πŸ›‘ **No Morse code required!**
A **Technician License** gives you access to:
* All bands above 30 MHz
* πŸ“Ά 2-meter operations
* πŸ“Ί Digital modes, voice, satellite communication
* Some HF privileges on 80m, 40m, 15m (CW) + 10m (CW, voice, digital)
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πŸ“¬ **Questions?**
Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
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