BBF-RAD-202 / Licensing / Proposed curriculum

Amateur Radio Technician Exam Preparation

Planned 8 hours course focused on concrete, practice-based radio skills. Interest registration is open; instruction is not yet scheduled.

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In development — not yet enrolling. This class is a planned Black Box Fields educational offering. External licensing, certification and examination privileges belong to their relevant authorities and require independent eligibility and approval. Transmitting exercises will use only authorized services and operators.

Exactly what you will learn

  1. Review FCC Part 97, station identification, allocations and privileges
  2. voltage, current, resistance and power
  3. antennas, repeaters and propagation
  4. safe operation and basic digital modes
  5. take timed question-pool practice tests.

Hands-on equipment and teaching methods

FCC question pool; training HT; calculators; practice exams

Instructor demonstrations, written scenarios and supervised practical exercises will be adapted to available equipment and participant credentials.

What you will produce / how we will assess

Complete two practice exams at or above target passing score; official license awarded only after an authorized VE exam and FCC grant.

Course details

Duration: 8 hours (planning estimate)
Course code: BBF-RAD-202
Availability: Interest list only; dates, delivery format, pricing and instructor assignments pending.
Prerequisites: Appropriate introductory coursework or equivalent background for advanced classes; any transmitting role additionally requires applicable licensing.

Register your interest

Tell us you're interested in this specific class. This is a nonbinding interest inquiry, not paid enrollment or a reserved seat.