Upcoming Ham Cram Session – March 23rd, 2019

Ham Cram 2019

DATE: Saturday – March 23, 2019

LOCATION: Department of Health – 325 W Savannah Ave. Valdosta

TIME: 8:00 am- 6:30 pm – Be on time!

Program Description: HAM CRAM is a noMorse code AMATEUR RADIO TECHNICIAN, GENERAL, OR AMATEUR EXTRA LICENSE cram session. The cram session will assist participants with their ability to pass the FCC Technician, General or Amateur Extra class license exams.

The cram session is a guided self-study review of the test questions and answers that will take about 6 hours. Students will be allowed 1 hour for lunch and 1 hour for the exam. Participants may study the material on their own before the session to help increase the odds of passing the exam.

Participants will be able to take the FCC Technician, General or Amateur extra class license exam on the same day at the end of the class time. Most people are able to finish the exam in about 30 minutes or less. Exam passing rate is typically 90%.P

Registration/Cancellation: No walk-ins. All participates must be pre-registered! Email the contact below so you can register. Cancellation requests should be received at least 72-hours prior to the course if possible. This course is open to the public.

Contact Information for RSVP: Derrick Young (W4DEY)
Email: [email protected]

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