Technician Training Class - Federal Way Amateur Radio Club

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Technician Licensing Class

This accelerated two‑day program provides a fast‑paced but easy‑to-follow introduction to the world of amateur radio. Over the course of the weekend, students learn the essential concepts, rules, and operating skills needed to become confident new radio operators. The class is designed specifically for beginners, so no background in electronics, engineering, or radio communication is required. By the end of the course, participants are fully prepared to take—and pass—the FCC Technician‑class license exam, which is offered immediately after the final class session.

Class Dates & Schedule:
Our next Technician Licensing Class will be held on Saturday March 14th, and Sunday March 15th.

Saturday from 8am to 5pm.
Sunday from 8am to 3pm, with the exam given from 3pm to 5pm.

Location:
Our Technician Licensing Class will be held in the Pyramid Event Center at the Thornton F. McElroy Lodge in Federal Way. The lodge is located at 1700 South 340th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003.

Costs:

Technician licensing class is FREE.
Testing session after the class is $15 per session. You can take just the Technician Class exam, or you can take all three exams (Technician, General, and Extra Class) should you feel ready.
FCC registration is FREE.
FCC license application fee is $35.

FCC Registration Number (FRN):
An FCC Registration Number (FRN) is basically a simple 10‑digit ID you need anytime you interact with the Federal Communications Commission. If you ever apply for a radio license, pay a fee, or fill out certain forms, this number helps the FCC keep everything organized. You get your FRN through the FCC’s online CORES system, and it’s required whether you’re signing up as an individual or a business. Please register for a FRN prior to taking our Technician Licensing Class. Once you have passed your test(s), the FCC will get in touch with you directly advising of any licensing fees that are applicable.
FCC FRN Application

Registration:
To register for our Technician Licensing Class, please click here:
Register for Technician Licensing Class

Contact Information:
For Any questions, please send an email to: training@fwarc.org

Federal Way Amateur Radio Club
P.O. Box 23415
Federal Way, WA 98093-3415

Class Location
Pyramid Event Center
1700 South 340th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003

Study Material

Study Guide

Our upcoming Technician Licensing Class will be using the Amateur Radio Technician Class Licensing: For 2022 through 2026 study guide by Stephen John Horan.

This Amateur Radio Technician Class Licensing study guide prepares you for the initial FCC Amateur license examination. The guide addresses each of the questions in the license question pool, with each chapter covering one of the ten license question areas. For each question, the guide provides the question, the correct answer, and an explanation for that answer. Additionally, the guide explains why many of the answers to the distractions are incorrect.

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Practice Tests and Cheat Sheets
The information below is provided to help you achieve the greatest possible success when taking your exam after completing our Technician Licensing Course.

Online Practice Test Sites
The following website provides online practice tests for free. The information presented in the practice tests is what is shows up on our tests.

Amateur Radio Test Questions

Technician Cheat Sheet

Tech Study Sheet

https://fwarc.org/TechClass