Free ham radio licensing classes will start in February.
The classes start at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19. They are weekly and run until 9 p.m. and meet at the Brainerd Fire Hall. The classes will end April 9. A possible review session before the test session may be included. The test is April 18, conducted at the Brainerd Area Amateur Radio Club's annual hamfest at the Armory. The cost of the current text is $25 and payable at the first meeting.
The two very experienced and successful instructors are Doug Bergsnev, KDØERE, and Al Doree, WØRC. Both hold the Amateur Extra Class License. They have to order enough texts for those going for the Technician, General, and/or Extra licenses. Please contact them using their e-mail addresses: djbdesk@gmail.com and w0rc@arrl.net . They can also respond to any questions you may have about the classes, the three license types, etc. On April 18th you will have to pay a $15 ARRL fee for the FCC test. Of course, beyond the text, the instruction is free - provided by the BAARC as a public service to the community.
