Become a HAM Radio Operator during COVID-19

1. Get an FCC Registration Number (FRN)

https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/support/universal-licensing-system-uls-resources/getting-fcc-registration-number-frn

What information do I need to provide to get an FCC Registration Number (FRN)?

• Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). For individuals this is a Social Security Number and for businesses this is an Employer Identification Number

• The name of the individual or business

• Type of business

• Contact information

• Password: A password must be at least 6 characters and must include three of the four character types:

  • Uppercase letters (A, B, C, etc)

  • Lowercase letters (a, b, c, etc)

  • Special characters (~, !, @, etc)

  • Numbers (1, 2, 3, etc)

• Personal Security Question (PSQ) and answer: Your PSQ and answer is not case sensitive.

2. Training

National Association of Amateur Radio

• www.ARRL.org

• Book: ARRL's Tech Q&A 7th Edition

Ham Study

• https://hamstudy.org

• https://blog.hamstudy.org/links/

• App available for $4

Ham Radio Prep

• https://hamradioprep.com/technician-license-course/

• $25 for the course

Gordon West Radio School

• https://www.gordonwestradioschool.com

• Book: 2018-2022 Technician Class Book

• https://www.w5yi.org/catalog_details.php?pid=79&sort=4

3. Testing

• Please get a FRN from the FCC before the Exam session.

• Please bring a copy of your new FRN number

• Picture ID

AARL Alternatives

Note: Please check this site for updates.

Find an Exam Session: http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session (Enter zip code)

EXAM SESSION Novato CA 94945-5009

EXAM SESSION Mill Valley

ONLINE EXAM SESSION - https://hamstudy.org/sessions/online

After passing you test get in touch with your local radio group. They can help you with buying the best equipment and programming your radio.

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