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In Person Classes to Become a Ham ![]()
Ham Radio Classes
The Villages Amateur Radio Club is pleased to offer in-person classroom training to obtain your Amateur Radio License. Upcoming Class
Getting your license requires passing one examination on radio theory, regulations and operating practices.
To help you get your license The Villages Amateur Radio Club hosts classes covering the exam material for people to become ham radio
operators and for current hams to advance to a higher level. Our classes are always free and open to the general public.
The only cost is a $35 text book available from the big book sellers in paperback and eBooks. There is a separate registration and $15 testing fee
for the FCC license examination.
Looking for Online Classes? Click HereOnce registered you will be notified about the class information and updates on class schedules. FALL 2025 CLASSTechnician Course (Entry Level) September - November 2025 Class meets on Monday Evenings 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Eisenhower Regional Recreation Center, 3560 Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages, FL 32163
Enroll now! This class is for the Technician Class License: In order to obtain this entry-class license, you need to get at least 26 questions correct on a 35-question exam that is taken from a pool of over 400 questions. This license class allows most operations at frequencies which allows communications locally and around the country. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
REQUIRED: This class follows the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 5th Edition |
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ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 5th Edition ARRL's best-selling study guide includes all the questions and answers, with detailed explanations, for exams taken through June 30, 2026. Use it to ace the 35-question exam! When you have successfully passed the exam, The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual will serve as your reference as you explore the exciting world of amateur radio. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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