Western Washington Amateur Radio Licensing Classes, Training Classes and Examination Sessions
(Last update Thursday, March 26, 2020 11:22)
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time/date/location of each class or VE session a day or two before the event. If you get word of a cancellation please email me at |
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Licensing Classes |
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| Date | Class | Organization | Location | Additional Info/Contact |
| Ongoing | Tech & Gen |
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Online | Bruce Prior, N7RR n7rr@mail.com phone (360)332-6046 Flyer in PDF (42K) |
| Ongoing | All |
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http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-class | |
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CANCELED March 20, 21 & 22. |
Gen |
 Mercer Island Radio Operators |
Mercer Island North Fire Station 3030 78th Ave. SE Mercer Island, WA 98040 |
Flyer in PDF (119K) |
| April 18 & 25 | Tech & Gen |
 Mike & Key ARC |
PC Teen Center 7701 24th Ave NW Seattle, WA 98117
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9 AM to 5 PM both days with the test at the end. Contact Daniel Stevens KL7WM@aol.com |
| May 2 & 9 | Tech |
 Issaquah ARC |
Issaquah City Hall, Eagle Room, 130 E Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA 98027 |
9 AM to 5 PM both days with the test at the end. Contact Daniel Stevens KL7WM@aol.com |
| September 5 & 12 | Tech |
Mike & Key ARC |
PC Teen Center 7701 24th Ave NW Seattle, WA 98117
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9 AM to 5 PM both days with the test at the end. Contact Daniel Stevens KL7WM@aol.com |
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October 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 (6 sessions) [This is a YL Class - YL is hamspeak for 'Young Lady'. No guys allowed!!] |
Tech |
 Clark County Amateur Radio Club. |
LDS Meeting House 21720 NE 29th Ave. Ridgefield, WA 98642-8681 |
Contact: Barbara Yasson, AC7UH (that’s her ham radio call sign) AC7UH@arrl.net or (360)574-1152 Flyer in PDF. (164K) |
| November 7th & 14th | Tech & Gen |
Mike & Key ARC |
PC Teen Center 7701 24th Ave NW Seattle, WA 98117
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9 AM to 5 PM both days with the test at the end. Contact Daniel Stevens KL7WM@aol.com |
| December 5 & 12 | Tech |
Issaquah ARC |
Issaquah City Hall, Eagle Room, 130 E Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA 98027 |
Contact Daniel Stevens KL7WM@aol.com |
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Other Classes and Conferences |
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| Date | Class | Organization | Location | Contact |
| April 25 & 26. | CANCELED Go to http://commacademy.org/ for information |  |
South Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA. | http://commacademy.org/ |
| May 2 8am May 3 8am |  Basic |
Highline ARC and Western Washington Medical Services Team | Kaiser Permanente Renton Admin Campus, 2715 Naches Ave SW, Renton, WA, Room RCR111/115 | http://www.oregonaces.org/ Contact Scott at N7SS@arrl.net with questions or for more information. |
| June 19-21 |
CANCELED Washington State Search & Rescue Conference |
WASARCON | Ellensburg, WA | http://www.wasarcon.org/ |
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Amateur Radio Licensing (Volunteer Examiner) Sessions |
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Note: Most licensing classes and hamfests include VE sessions. Contact class sponsors and hamfair staff to determine if tests will be included in their event. |
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| Date | Organization | Location | Contact |
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http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/search | ||
| Continuous |
Mike & Key ARC |
Various Puget Sound locations | http://www.mikeandkey.org/vesessions.php#ve_mikeandkey |
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CANCELED April 11
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Clark
County Amateur Radio Club |
Salmon Creek American Legion 14011 NE 20th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98686 (Next to the new Walgreens Pharmacy) |
Time: 10:00 am. Walk-ins allowed. $15 test fee (cash or check). Additional information: www.w7aia.org/VE.htm Contact: C Wayne Schuler (360) 892-5580. ai9q@arrl.net |
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CANCELED April 14, 7 PM |
 Radio Club of Tacoma |
1249 S Washington St., Tacoma | Contact John, AC7WW (253)948-6297 |
| CANCELED April 18, 1:00 pm |
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Duvall Fire Station, 15600 1st Ave NE., Duvall, WA |
To RSVP, contact classes@snovarc.org |
| April 21 6:30 pm | Anacortes VE Team | Downtown fire station on 13th just west of Commercial Street. | Walk in only. |
| May 2, 11am |
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Great American Diner & Bar 4752 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116 (Map) |
ADDITIONAL INFO/CONTACT: Must register! Email Alan at w7zyx@westseattlearc.org to confirm a test seat. Additional information at: https://w7aw.org/calendar/ Test area is in private dining room at rear of restaurant. |
| May 12. 7 PM |
Radio Club of Tacoma |
1249 S Washington St., Tacoma | Contact John, AC7WW (253)948-6297 |
| May 18 |
 Stanwood-Camano ARC |
Snohomish County PUD Building 9124 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA |
Contact John Bellinger - k7lvj@arrl.net $15 testing fee, copy of current license, walk-ins allowed.
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| June 9. 7 PM |
Radio Club of Tacoma |
1249 S Washington St., Tacoma | Contact John, AC7WW (253)948-6297 |
| June 13 |
Clark
County Amateur Radio Club |
Salmon Creek American Legion 14011 NE 20th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98686 (Next to the new Walgreens Pharmacy) |
Time: 10:00 am. Walk-ins allowed. $15 test fee (cash or check). Additional information: www.w7aia.org/VE.htm Contact: C Wayne Schuler (360) 892-5580. ai9q@arrl.net |
| June 16 6:30 pm | Anacortes VE Team | Downtown fire station on 13th just west of Commercial Street. | Walk in only. |
| July 14. 7 PM |
Radio Club of Tacoma |
1249 S Washington St., Tacoma | Contact John, AC7WW (253)948-6297 |
| July 20 |
Stanwood-Camano ARC |
Snohomish County PUD Building 9124 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA |
Contact John Bellinger - k7lvj@arrl.net $15 testing fee, copy of current license, walk-ins allowed.
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| August 11. 7 PM |
Radio Club of Tacoma |
1249 S Washington St., Tacoma | Contact John, AC7WW (253)948-6297 |
| August 18 6:30 pm | Anacortes VE Team | Downtown fire station on 13th just west of Commercial Street. | Walk in only. |
| August 22 |
Clark
County Amateur Radio Club |
Salmon Creek American Legion 14011 NE 20th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98686 (Next to the new Walgreens Pharmacy) |
Time: 10:00 am. Walk-ins allowed. $15 test fee (cash or check). Additional information: www.w7aia.org/VE.htm Contact: C Wayne Schuler (360) 892-5580. ai9q@arrl.net |
| September 8. 7 PM |
Radio Club of Tacoma |
1249 S Washington St., Tacoma | Contact John, AC7WW (253)948-6297 |
| September 21 |
Stanwood-Camano ARC |
Snohomish County PUD Building 9124 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA |
Contact John Bellinger - k7lvj@arrl.net $15 testing fee, copy of current license, walk-ins allowed.
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| October 10 |
Clark
County Amateur Radio Club |
Salmon Creek American Legion 14011 NE 20th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98686 (Next to the new Walgreens Pharmacy) |
Time: 10:00 am. Walk-ins allowed. $15 test fee (cash or check). Additional information: www.w7aia.org/VE.htm Contact: C Wayne Schuler (360) 892-5580. ai9q@arrl.net |
| October 13 7 PM |
Radio Club of Tacoma |
1249 S Washington St., Tacoma | Contact John, AC7WW (253)948-6297 |
| October 20 6:30 pm | Anacortes VE Team | Downtown fire station on 13th just west of Commercial Street. | Walk in only. |
| November 10 7 PM |
Radio Club of Tacoma |
1249 S Washington St., Tacoma | Contact John, AC7WW (253)948-6297 |
| November 16 |
Stanwood-Camano ARC |
Snohomish County PUD Building 9124 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA |
Contact John Bellinger - k7lvj@arrl.net $15 testing fee, copy of current license, walk-ins allowed.
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| December 8. 7 PM |
Radio Club of Tacoma |
1249 S Washington St., Tacoma | Contact John, AC7WW (253)948-6297 |
| December 12 |
Clark
County Amateur Radio Club |
Salmon Creek American Legion 14011 NE 20th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98686 (Next to the new Walgreens Pharmacy) |
Time: 10:00 am. Walk-ins allowed. $15 test fee (cash or check). Additional information: www.w7aia.org/VE.htm Contact: C Wayne Schuler (360) 892-5580. ai9q@arrl.net |
| December 15 6:30 pm | Anacortes VE Team | Downtown fire station on 13th just west of Commercial Street. | Walk in only. |
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Disclaimer:
I do my best to keep up with scheduling changes on these events, but there is
always the chance that one will be canceled or re-scheduled and I will not find
out about it. I suggest that you verify all dates and locations with the
sponsor. If you find any inaccuracies, please contact me at
. Thanks!
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