{"id":1260,"date":"2025-12-23T14:10:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T19:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/w4qr.org\/?page_id=1260"},"modified":"2026-09-11T14:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T19:30:20","slug":"ham-class-and-exam-schedule","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/w4qr.org\/?page_id=1260","title":{"rendered":"HAM Classes and Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Upcoming training, licensing classes, and exam sessions sponsored by SPARK:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Sep – 10 Oct 2026                   Technician Class<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 Jan – 13 Feb 2027                    Technician Class<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Mar – 10 Apr 2027                   General Class<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

17-Oct-26<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12-Dec-26<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20-Feb-27<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17-Apr-27<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classes and exams take place at the American Red Cross, 1323 West Pembroke Avenue, Hampton.  Enter at the end of the building next to the generator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The class is $15, plus the purchase of the study manual: If you pass the test, the test fee is waved.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ham Radio License Manual information 6th edition is available from Amazon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ARRL Technician Study Manual<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These classes are sponsored and organized by SPARK<\/strong>. If you are interested in attending a class or an exam session, please email Don Mertz at don.kj4mz@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a special bonus, individuals who complete our six-week course and pass their exam at the Red Cross will receive a free membership<\/strong> to SPARK for the remainder of the calendar year! Learn more at w4qr.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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