The Cuyahoga Falls ARC will be sponsoring Technician and General Licensing Classes this fall and winter. The Tech class starts on Oct 9 and will run for six weeks. Time is 1:30 to 4:00 PM, and the classes will be held online via Zoom and Google Classroom. For more information on this class, visit tiny.cc/beaham.
I know what you are thinking “why would I be reading this if I didn’t already have my Tech License!” That’s partially true; SARA and CFARC are running this article because Amateur Radio needs your help. Potential hams do not know about licensing classes or how Amateur Radio licensing works. So we need you to find potential new Hams and let them know about the class.
Do you have a spouse, child, parent, or another family member interested in getting started in Amateur Radio? Do you have friends or neighbors interested in getting started in Amateur Radio? Do you have co-workers interested in getting started in Amateur Radio? Here are some suggestions on how to get them interested:
- Give them this link – tiny.cc/beaham (email it to them, print it out, text it to them, call them on the phone, send it in a letter or card, attach it to a small gift or snack, etc.) and if they ask, “What is Amateur Radio?” give them this link tiny.cc/wiar.
- Do you have a place to put up a flyer (work, school, library, restaurant, store, etc.)? Here are links to two printable flyers: Flyer A & Flyer B
This year CFARC will be working in conjunction with the M.O.R.E. Project. This will mean that students who complete the class and pass the license exam will be eligible to receive a GOTA (Get On The Air) package of free equipment, including a VHF/UHF HT and an SDR (Software Defined Receiver). Because CFARC draws attendees from around the country, CFARC always recommend they join a local radio club in their area. If you recommend this class to someone, please let them know about SARA so they can find mentors in our area.