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NOTICE:
The manuals arrived today 8-8-2022.
The most current presentations and student handouts are below.
Fire District 3 has kindly offered their training room at the Scenic Station. Implementation of the newest Technician test pool into our training materials is complete and the are posted to the Club website. The Club also recently approved funding to order manuals in advance of a course and those manuals are due in any day. Students get the manuals at at a substantial discount this way.

COURSE INFORMATION
WHEN: Saturday August 13th, 2022, 9am to 1pm (and each Saturday after)
WHERE: Fire District 3, Scenic - Station 21,
1909 Scenic Ave., Central Point, OR 97502

2022 Instructors, L-R:
Steve Grigsby WC7R, Steve Bosbach KW5V, Bruce Cook KG7TUO, Dave Goldstein KJ7GFS, and Brandon Morrill KG7UUJ

So you Want to be a Ham!

Our group of volunteer instructors (pictured above) want to help guide you on this incredible journey into one of the most fascinating hobbies you can be involved in!
Our goal is to help you to obtain your FCC licenses, and to become a knowledgeable, productive and courteous operator - with the incredible side effect of having fun.

We do not teach the tests. We teach the subjects necessary to be a well rounded Ham, and by doing so, you will pass the tests. You will learn rules and regulations, proper operating procedures, how electronic components and basic circuits work, what modes of communications are available, antennas, safety and much more! We mix in hands-on mini-labs on multiple topics, and even offer additional free classes on radio related topics after your licenses.

This is a Unique Course! We have combined both the Technician (entry level) and General (mid level) courses together. This will make it possible to take both the Technician and General Class Exams in the same testing session. Why? Because it saves you time and money while getting you all the way to the General Class license, which has the advantage of opening the HF bands to your use - right from the start of your Amateur Radio experience!
The course runs approximately 10-12 weeks on Saturdays, depending on holiday breaks and the effort and experience of each class.

There is no cost for these class sessions, but discounted textbooks are available through the instructors (Bring cash or check to the Meet & Greet for 2 textbooks x $25.00ea = $50.00). At the end of the course there is a $15.00 test fee. And there is now a $35 fee for the FCC to issue your license.
You can purchase the text books on your own though we can offer a small savings per book plus no shipping.
For further information use the Contact Form!

UPCOMING CLASS:
The C.A.R.E. Club provides a Technician/General Class Licensing Course approximately twice a year. Again, this course runs about 10-12 weeks in length.

Class sessions (when active!) are held at Fire District 3, Scenic - Station 21, 1909 Scenic Ave, Central Point, OR 97502.
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(Please contact us with the form on this page and we can add you to the list - class size is limited, and class materials are available on site while supplies last.)

We have put together some basic information for you to look through, giving you a better idea of what Amateur Radio is, what is expected in our classes, and what you can expect from us...
SO, WHAT IS AMATEUR RADIO ABOUT?
Use the interactive slide show below and learn more! (Enlarge with button on bottom right of presentation)

Our class sessions will be held at Fire District 3, Scenic - Station 21, located at 1909 Scenic Ave, Central Point, OR 97502. (see map)

Look for this Building!

We use the official ARRL Ham Radio License Manuals for our classes. We do not go chapter by chapter through the manuals - instead, we teach the material topically, with material from both the Technician and General Manuals combined in a more comprehensive manner.

Looking for an "Elmer"?
If you are looking for an "Elmer" (a Ham Radio Mentor), call the number on the left or fill out the form below and let us know what you need help with so we can connect you with an Elmer to assist you!

AREA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB MEETINGS:
KJ7JPA - C.A.R.E. - Cascade Amateur Radio Enthusiasts
Meets Second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at the New Far East Restaurant, 236 N Front St, Medford, OR 97501.
K7MFR - Rogue Valley Amateur Radio Club
Meets First Thursday of every Month (except two in the summer) at 7:00pm at the Medford Police Department Community Room, 219 S. Ivy St., Medford.

PRESENTATIONS

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Instructions for Presentations and handouts:
Presentations:
Locate the section and RIGHT CLICK to proceed through the slides just as we would in class. Most sides require multiple clicks and present new information with each click. You can also use the arrow keys to go forward or backwards.
If you need or prefer a larger view you can RIGHT CLICK on the "expand" icon in the lower right of the presentation. This will open a new window with a larger view of the slide show.

Handouts:
Click on the button "OPEN HANDOUT #_" and it will open the handout for that section of the course in a new window. Handouts are in PDF format and may be downloaded after opening the PDF file. You can then navigate through the slides with your mouse or arrow keys.

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