Description

Class is designed for ages 16 & up. However, ages 10-15 will be considered with instructor approval. If you have someone ages 10-15 interested, please email Parks@CulpeperCounty.gov.

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What are some things that Amateur Radio operators can do?

• Talk to distant friends and relatives when your power is off and the Internet is down.
• Help in the wake of a regional or national disaster
• Speak to someone on the other side of the world
• Help your community with special events
• Operate a station in another part of the country without leaving home.
• Talk to an astronaut on the space station
• Send and Receive email using amateur radio

Are you interested in...

• Building your own radio and antennas?
• Learning how radios work

Do you know who Homeland Security looks to when all other forms of communication fail? Amateur Radio (HAM) Operators, that's who!!
These are just a few of the things amateur radio operators do!! So why don't you join this unique group and become a HAM! Sure you can study on your own and take the test, but here you will get to talk with 4-6 different instructors with a combined 100+ years of Amateur Radio experience. There is no substitute for that knowledge.

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The Culpeper Amateur Radio Association (CARA) in association with Culpeper County Parks and Recreation is proud to offer a 6-week course to help you earn your amateur radio Technician License.

Please note: You will need to spend an additional 4 hours each week for study and practice. That’s only 44 hours of your time, just 8 hours a week for 6 weeks, to launch a hobby that will last a lifetime.
Have you considered amateur radio as a family hobby?
Financial assistance is available.

Skills

Beginner
Intermediate

Location

Culpeper County Fieldhouse (Classroom #2), 16388 Competition Drive, Culpeper

Instructor

Culpeper Amateur Radio Association