The Technician class license is the entry-level license for new ham radio operators. It gives you all operating privileges on VHF and UHF frequencies—the most popular bands for local communication. With a Technician license, you can use handheld radios to talk on local repeaters, participate in our Sunday Night Net, and even communicate through satellites!

The Technician exam consists of 35 multiple-choice questions from a publicly available question pool. You don't need to be an electronics expert, and there's no Morse code requirement! We recommend using a mix of these resources to learn the material.

When you're consistently passing practice exams, you're ready! Exams are administered by friendly, local Volunteer Examiners (VEs). Our club holds testing sessions periodically, and you can find other sessions in the area through the ARRL.