Edmond Amateur Radio Society
Edmond Amateur Radio Society

Technician License Class

2026 Technician License Course – Fall 2026

Welcome to amateur radio!

Amateur radio is enjoyed by millions of people around the world. It combines communication, electronics, computers, public service, experimentation, and more than 100 years of radio technology—it truly is a “hobby of hobbies.”

This course will help you prepare for the 35-question Technician license exam. You must answer at least 26 questions correctly to pass. After you pass and your application is processed by the FCC, you will receive your call sign and may begin operating on the air.

About the Course

Thank you for enrolling in our entry-level Technician amateur radio course. The course will be presented through weekly online meetings using Zoom or a similar service.

Our volunteer instructors will explain the material, answer questions, and help you prepare for the license exam. Although taking a class is not required, many students appreciate the opportunity to learn alongside others and ask questions.

Enrollment is limited to 20 students. If you register but later discover that you cannot attend, please notify us promptly so we can offer your seat to someone on the waiting list.

Amateur Radio License Classes

The three current amateur radio license classes are:

  1. Technician
  2. General
  3. Amateur Extra

The Technician license is the entry-level license and the subject of this course. Each higher license class builds upon the material covered at the preceding level and provides additional operating privileges.

You may also prepare through self-study if you prefer.

Course Book

We will use the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, 6th Edition. The club does not sell books, so students must purchase their own copy.

The book is available from:

Be sure to purchase the 6th Edition, which covers the 2026–2030 Technician question pool.

Course Location

This is an online-only course presented through Zoom or a similar service.

You do not need a Zoom account. We will provide registered students with a meeting link and password. You may participate using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. A webcam is helpful but not required.

Classes will be recorded. Registered students will receive a private YouTube link to each recording.

Course Schedule

This is a 10-week course.

  • Starting date: 26 Aug
  • Class night: Wednesday
  • Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Central Time

Cost

The course is free. Students are responsible for purchasing their own course book.

License Exam

The Technician exam consists of 35 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 26 correctly to pass.

Expected fees include:

  • Examination fee: $15, payable to the ARRL VEC examination team at the time of the exam
  • FCC application fee: $35, paid directly to the FCC after passing

The Edmond ARRL VEC team normally offers examinations at 9:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month. The location will be announced separately.

Other amateur radio clubs in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area also offer exams through ARRL VEC, W5YI-VEC, or Laurel VEC. All administer the same FCC license examinations, although their schedules and fees may differ.

Exam and FCC fees are subject to change. The FCC currently lists the amateur-radio application fee as $35. FCC fee information

Course Materials

Additional information:

Questions

Email: class@k5eok.org

Important FCC Application Notice

FCC Form 605 includes a question concerning felony convictions. Applicants who answer “Yes” may be required to provide additional information to the FCC within the specified time period before their application can be reviewed.

Please consult the current form and instructions for complete requirements:

FCC Form 605 information