When disaster strikes and your cell phone doesn't work, Amateur "Ham" Radio does! There's never been a better time to obtain your ham radio license and get "on the air" with others in the lake area.
The Cedar Creek Amateur Radio Club will hold a one-day class on Saturday Nov. 15 that will allow students to obtain their ham radio license.
At the end of the day, students will take the 30 question multiple choice examination for the Technician class license. Within a week, students can check the FCC online system for their callsign.
The instructor, George Yarger, has helped dozens of interested individuals obtain their license through his unique "Ham-cram" class. No technical experience is necessary... just a desire to join the ranks of ham radio operators, a unique hobby that is both fun and a community resource. Over 25 local residents have received their licenses in the past two classes and are now enjoying ham radio.
The class itself is free, as is the FCC license. There is a $10 fee for electronic processing and submittal of the exam.
The class will be held at the Harbor Baptist Church, 12059 State Highway 198, Payne Springs, on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 8 a.m. Those interested are asked to pre-register by sending their name, email address and phone number to [email protected]
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About the Club
Formed in 1981, the Cedar Creek ARC has over forty members from the tri-county area. It maintains a VHF repeater system that provides hand-held radio coverage to hams in the lake area, and mobile and base coverage throughout the three counties. CCARC participates in the National Weather Service SKYWARN program and the Amateur Radio Emergency Service. The club meets the second Saturday of each month, and also provides classes to those wishing to join the ranks of Amateur "ham" Radio. For more information, visit www.k5ccl.org.