You don't have to take a class to take the exam. Many people wishing to get licensed self-study. Feel free to practice the entire question pool for free on this site by clicking Exam Drills in the top menu. If you feel you would like a little more guidance, feel free to sign up for a class. Be sure to visit the Exam Preparation page and review the Technician Study Resources and the Hands On Resources if you're studying for the Technician exam.
We conduct FREE classes throughout the year via Zoom Meetings. Instead of pau hana then driving somewhere for a class and driving home after, you can go straight home from work and dial into a Zoom Meeting from the comfort of your living room. We do ask that you enable your web cam to be sure you are engaged with the study. Classes are 7 consecutive Mondays. The first 5 are lecture, exam is the 6th week and the 7th Monday is an optional "Virtual Hands On" where we discuss shopping for your first radio, American Radio Relay League, Amateur Radio Emergency Services and a demonstration on how to use a radio.
| Self study is required. For the Technician, you will need to get a copy of the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 5th Edition. it is available on Amazon or the ARRL store. If you are on Oahu, you may contact me. I usually have the manual available for $25.00. I live in Mililani and can meet you half way somewhere. During the 5 lecture sessions we will be reviewing all 412 questions from the question pool. Each week we will review the questions from a chapter or two. |  |
Week # |
Chapter |
Subject |
| 1 | 2 & 3 | Radio signals, equipment basics, electricity, ohms law, power, components and units, radio circuits |
| 2 | 4 | Propagation, antennas and feed lines, practical antenna systems, SWR |
| 3 | 5 | Basic station equipment, modulation, transmitters and receivers, digital communications, power supplies and batteries |
| 4 | 6 &7 | Communicating with other hams, band plan, using repeaters, public service, licensing regulations and privilege5s |
| 5 | 7, 8 & 9 | Operating regulations, interference, third party, prohibited transmissions, electrical RF and mechanical safety |
| 6 | Exam | $15.00 to sit for the exam - pass or fail |
| 7 | Virtual Hands On | Features to look for in a radio, ARRL, ARES and Demonstration using a hand held radio |
See the 2025 class schedule below. To register for a class, email me at the email provided below. If you have 10 or more interested individuals and would like a custom schedule, I may be able to accomodate you. Feel free to contact me.
Seating is limited, register early. Registration cutoff is the Monday before the class starts. Inquiries after the cutoff date will be deferred to the subsequent class.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2025
License Class Click to email and start registraion |
Start Date - End Date All classes are Monday evening 6p - 8p HST |
Exam Date |
Link to brochure |
| January 27 - March 10 | March 3, 2025 | January Technician Flier | |
| March 31 - May 5 | May 5, 2025 | March Technician Flier | |
| June 2 - June 30 | No Exam included | June General Flier | |
| July 14 - August 25 | August 18, 2025 | July Technician Flier | |
| October 6 - November 17 | November 10, 2025 | October Technician Flier |
Click to email and start registration.
The time to prepare for a disaster is before it occurs. Thinking about getting licensed after a disaster occurs is too late!
