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Great! You're thinking of becoming a licensed ham radio operator. It’s an immensely rewarding skill to have during emergencies and for local communications. It's not hard and we're here to support you all the way!
Our club offers basic licensing classes and also administers license exams. This page provides some basic information to get you started. We'll support you all the way to getting on the air! We also offer exams for General or Extra licenses. Reach out to us at education@sc4arc.org for more information.
The Technician’s license is the entry-level choice for most new hams. It confers basic VHF /UHF privileges such as using a handheld radio to communicate with other hams on our local repeater network, participating in our Monday night ARES net, and taking part in ARES activations providing communication support during emergencies. Choose one of the following options to get your license.
Spring 2027 Coastside Technician Licensing Class and FCC Exams
Classes: Apr 17th & May 1st
FCC Exam: May 8th 2027
Members from the Half Moon Bay and SC4 Amateur Radio clubs will be conducting a free 2 day Technician Licensing Class on Apr 17 and May 1, beginning at 10 AM at the HMB Library.
To register for the class, please email licensing@hmbarc.org (or if you have questions). See www.hmbarc.org for more info.
We will also hold an in-person FCC Licensing Exam on Saturday May 8, 2027 from 10 AM until 2 PM at the HMB Library. All three license class exams will be offered and it is not required that you attend the Licensing class.
To register for the exam, please do so by May 1 using this link or QR code:
Once licensed, amateur (“ham”) radio allows you to communicate over long distances without relying on the internet or the cell phone network. It is great for emergencies, outdoor communications, fun and experimentation!
BAEARS Licensing Sessions
Bay Area Educational Amateur Radio Society recently completed a session in Fremont with a 100% pass rate. Visit BAEARS.COM for current info.
Radio Exams in Millbrae
The Millbrae Amateur Radio Club (MARC) hosts licensing exams every month of the year at the Millbrae Library. They're held at 17:30 the first Thursday of each month (2nd Thursday when the 1st is a holiday) and also at Field Day..
Take a Class With SC4ARC
Take a Class With SC4ARC
SC4ARC and HMBARC offer expert instruction through our two-day licensing classes, usually offered twice a year. The classes are followed by a license exam and a practical class to get you on the air.
Study At Your Own Pace
Study At Your Own Pace
There are many online offerings that can help you prepare for the Technician License exam. For example, you can purchase Gordon West’s 2022-2026 Technician Class study manual and get an online app such as Hamstudy.org to study for the test or take practice exams.
Find a Ham Cram
Find a Ham Cram
In-person licensing classes are offered nearby as one day HAM CRAMs where participants take the test right after the class. Check out BAEARS for more information about their next scheduled HAM CRAM.
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