WEEKEND HAM RADIO CLASS
Earn your Technician or General Amateur Radio License in a
ONE DAY course.
FCC has eliminated Morse Code for all amateur licenses.
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Schedule of Classes
Vermont (Essex Junction):
Saturday, October 4, 2008 (Technician)
Sunday, October 5, 2008 (General)
New Hampshire (Near-Fest, Deerfield):
Friday, October 10, 2008 6-9 PM and Saturday October 11, 2008 8-noon
Special Technician Course At Near-Fest.
New Hampshire (Manchester):
Saturday, October 25, 2008 (Technician)
Sunday, October 26, 2008 (General)
Class meets Saturday and/or Sunday, 8:30am until 5pm.
Private Classes:
Private lessons can be arranged to suit
a variety of schedules and needs.
Contact me for details and costs.
On-Line Classes:
Take an Amateur Radio Class right on your computer.
Complete course with lecture, slides, pictures and quizzes.
Technican, General and Extra Classes available.
Go to www.hamclass.net for details
To find out more information about the Weekend Ham Radio Class or On-Line Class,
send a note to Mitch, W1SJ
or call 802-879-6589 weekday afternoons.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is the class organized?
Normally, classes are offered on Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30 am until 5:00 pm both days. On the first day (usually Saturday), we learn about all of
the topics needed to take the Technician class amateur exam, which is given at the conclusion of
class. On the second day (usually Sunday), we repeat the process for the General class amateur exam, which is given at the conclusion of the class. Students can attend both days of classes, (General),
or attend on the first day only (Technician) or attend on second day only (existing Technician license to General upgrade).
Just who is the instructor?
Mitch Stern W1SJ teaches the Weekend Ham Radio Class.
Mitch has been teaching ham radio for 26 years and has helped hundreds of students get their license. When not teaching ham radio, Mitch teaches electronics, mathematics and computer techniques to high school, college and adult students.
What happens after I enroll?
You will receive a package containing textbooks, workbooks
and course information, depending on which course you enroll in. The workbook will instruct you to read
certain pages in the textbook and then answer fill-in type questions.
In the process of looking up the questions and answers in the
textbook, you will begin to learn some of the basic amateur radio concepts.
You then show up for class and the instructor teaches you the rest.
What do I need to know before taking the class?
You need to know that you really want to be a Ham Radio Operator!
Other than that, there is no prerequisite for taking the course.
Past students have ranged from youngsters to grandparents and from
secretaries to electrical engineers.
What happens in class?
After introductions, we start off with rules and regulations.
Not only do we discuss the rules, we discuss why the rules are in
place and give you ways to remember them all. We continue on
with all of the things you need to know - Procedures, Propagation,
Practice, Electricity, Components, Circuits, Emissions, Antennas
and RF Safety. We talk about the concepts, demonstrate them on our ham
station in the classroom, discuss typical exam questions and
then test you with a practice quiz.
When do I take the test?
The class concludes each day at 5pm. At that time certified
Volunteer Examiners (VE's) come in to administer the tests - Technician on Saturday and General on Sunday. They then tell you that you
have passed and will give you a Certificate of Successful
Completion of Examination (CSCE).
After passing the exam, your license will posted on the FCC database in a
few short days and then, you can go on the air! The actual printed license will arrive
arrive from the FCC in a week or two.
C'mon, be real, can you really teach all this in 1 or 2 days?
Ask the hundreds of hams to date who have successfully completed this
course and are on the air!
If you like statistics, 95% of all
students who have taken the course have earned their license.
Here is a list of recent of graduates.
Do I have to learn the Morse Code?
NO !
The FCC has dropped the Morse Code Testing requirement for all amateur licenses,
effective February 23rd, 2007.
Other instructors teach Weekend Classes - What's so special about
your class?
I've been doing longer and better than anyone else in the East! Other
Weekend classes show video tapes and serve as nothing more than a review
session. The pass rate can often be less than 50% - HALF the students
do not get the license and end up frustrated after wasting a weekend.
I use well-practiced
methods which get results. While taking the Weekend Course will
not guarantee you get a license, it comes pretty close to that. In any
case, your instructor will not rest until you get that valued license
from the FCC!
Don't put your amateur radio education in the hands of amateurs!
How do you do it (teach the class, that is)?
I use an old ham family recipe! Actually, there is no secret -
hard work and dedication are used to see that everyone does well. My
job isn't done until you're on the air. Even then, you can still call
with questions.
I'm ready to go - How do I enroll?
You must enroll in the class prior to classtime! To enroll,
contact me by E-mail at w1sj@arrl.net or
by phone at 802-879-6589. Best time is mid-day. I will go over the enrollment
and course details. It is imperative that you enroll as soon as possible to allow
time to preview the text book and workbook prior to class. Don't wait!
I really want to take the class, but I can't make any of the posted dates.
When is the next class being offered?
I usually offer the class in several locations every spring and fall.
If you have a group of 5 or more, I will go on the road and bring
the class to your group! I also offer private instruction tailored to your needs.
I have a new program called the
ON-LINE CLASS where I appear on your computer and conduct an
amateur radio class right in your home, anytime you want!
But don't delay! NOW is the time
to get your HAM LICENSE!
What is this ON-LINE course you speak of? How does it work?
Through the power of computers and the Internet, I have come up with a way to come right to your home
(via computer) and teach you Ham Radio! The ON-LINE course features slides, pictures, diagrams and lectures
from your teacher! You get to ask questions, take practice tests and get feedback and encouragement.
It is almost as good as coming to the live class. However, the ON-LINE course is not
for everyone. You will need a fairly modern multimedia computer and reliable Internet connection. You will
also need to be able to make sure you do all of your lessons and homework to be successful! Learn more by
going directly to the
HAM RADIO CLASS ON-LINE site.
Well, that answers all your questions. So, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
The world of AMATEUR RADIO awaits you.
Call 802-879-6589 or E-mail to
w1sj@arrl.net today!
Class Dates:
New Hampshire (Deerfield):
Friday evening, May 2nd and Saturday morning, May 3rd, 2008 (Technician)
Vermont (Essex Junction):
Saturday, October 4, 2008 (Technician)
Sunday, October 5, 2008 (General)
New Hampshire (Near-Fest, Deerfield):
Friday, October 10, 2008 6-9 PM and Saturday October 11, 2008 8-noon
Special Technician Course At Near-Fest.
New Hampshire (Manchester):
Saturday, October 25, 2008 (Technician)
Sunday, October 26, 2008 (General)
RECENT GRADUATES OF THE WEEKEND HAM RADIO CLASS
Manchester, NH March 28-29, 2008 5 New Hams 6 pass General
| CALL | NAME | TOWN | STARTED | PASSED |
| KB1QFI | Eric Burns | Hull MA | None | General |
| KB1QFJ | Ed Clark | Windham NH | None | Tech |
| KB1QFK | Zeb Leister | Hartland VT | None | Tech |
| KB1QFL | Lou Steed | Raymond NH | None | Tech |
| KB1QFM | Charles Ward | Nashua NH | None | Tech |
| N1YMQ | Alan Bradford | Canaan NH | Tech | General |
| KB1HZP | Matt Bradford | Canaan NH | Tech | General |
| KB1LDM | Dave Pflaum | Litchfield NH | Tech | General |
| KB1OKX | Eric Lougee | Bethlehem NH | Tech | General |
| N3ADD | Charles Favano | Philadelphia PA | Tech | General |
Burlington, VT March 8-9, 2008 6 New Hams 1 pass General
| CALL | NAME | TOWN | STARTED | PASSED |
| KB1QBH | Maureen Breitbach | Northfield | None | Tech |
| KB1QBI | John Goff | Essex jct | None | Tech |
| KB1QBJ | Paul Sisson | So burlington | None | Tech |
| KB1QBK | Scott Whittier | Williston | None | Tech |
| KB1QBL | Cecilia Pelefus | Vergennes | None | Tech |
| KB1QBM | Michael Bull | Charlotte | None | Tech |
| KC2BQX | Jason Vlasek | Williston | Tech | General |
Manchester, NH October 27-28, 2007 11 New Hams 3 pass General
| CALL | NAME | TOWN | STARTED | PASSED |
| KB1POX | Ernest Boisvert | Laconia NH | None | Tech |
| KB1POY | Morgan Gaythorpe | Meredith NH | None | Tech |
| KB1POZ | Paul Goldberg | Bedford NH | None | Tech |
| KB1PPA | Mary Goldberg | Bedford NH | None | General |
| KB1PPB | Jenny Hutchins | Deerfield NH | None | General |
| KB1PPC | Ed Mendham | Lyndeborough NH | None | Tech |
| KB1PPD | Steve Sheaffer | Manchester NH | None | Tech |
| KB1PPE | Michael Sullivan | Goffstown NH | None | Tech |
| KB1PPF | Ron Taksar | Franconia NH | None | Tech |
| KB1PPG | Nicole Varasteh | Concord NH | None | Tech |
| KB1PPH | Michael White | Camden ME | None | Tech |
| KB1MSX | Fred Norton | Canterbury NH | Tech | General |
Burlington, VT October 6-7, 2007 2 New Hams 3 pass General
| CALL | NAME | TOWN | STARTED | PASSED |
| KB1PNF | Alan Hefferon | Jericho | None | Tech |
| KB1PNG | Doug Skidmore | Burlington | None | General |
| KB1LAZ | Richard Lednicky | Shelburne | Tech | General |
| W1LKR | Larry Rosen | Alburgh | Tech | General |
Manchester, NH March 31-April 1, 2007 8 New Hams 13 pass General
| CALL | NAME | TOWN | STARTED | PASSED |
| KB1OTX | Leonard Baradziej | Manchester NH | None | Tech |
| KB1OTY | BJ Haglind | Raymond NH | None | Gen |
| KB1OTZ | Nick Horangic | Concord NH | None | Tech |
| KB1OUA | Kenneth Mandigo | Manchester NH | None | Tech |
| KB1OUB | Lise Mendham | Lyndeborough NH | None | Tech |
| KB1OUC | Glen Obey | Newburyport MA | None | Tech |
| KB1OUD | Heidi Roy | Nashua NH | None | Tech |
| KB1OUE | Evan Songer | Orange MA | None | Tech |
| KB1CSG | David Karam | Manchester NH | Tech | General |
| KB1EOR | Steve Shea | Manchester NH | Tech | General |
| KB1GOO | George Tocher | Mont Vernon NH | Tech | General |
| KB1KJJ | Robert Merrill | Kingston NH | Tech | General |
| KB1LDL | Bob Soucy | Weare NH | Tech | General |
| KB1LGA | Peter Holmes | Quechee VT | Tech | General |
| KB1OCE | Richard Sterry | Hooksett NH | Tech | General |
| KB1OED | Niel Raiche | Derry NH | Tech | General |
| N1QIK | Bill Corbett | Quincy MA | Tech | General |
| N1UZT | Harold Morrissette | Londonderry NH | Tech | General |
| N1WDU | Albert Lake | Sandown NH | Tech | General |
| N1XGM | Robert Daniels | Harvard MA | Tech | General |
Burlington, VT March 17-18, 2007 3 New Hams 10 pass General
| CALL | NAME | TOWN | STARTED | PASSED |
| KB1OSO | Bill Pinney | Charlotte | None | Tech |
| KB1OQI | Ulrich Holzinger | Bridport | None | General |
| KB1OQK | Kathi Walbridge | Shelburne | None | General |
| KB1FWU | Rob Buran | Milton | Tech | General |
| KB1GYE | Greg Hanson | Colchester | Tech | General |
| KB1KJS | Steve Pierce | Essex Jct | Tech | General |
| KB1MDC | Allen Parizo | North Hero | Tech | General |
| KB1NHT | Tom Little | Shelburne | Tech | General |
| N1RNJ | Gary Sheridan | Williamstown | Tech | General |
| N2ZGK | Ronald Krauth | Middlesex | Tech | General |
| N6PQI | Patrick Benner | So Burlington | Tech | General |
Manchester, NH October 28-29, 2006 14 New Hams 6 pass General
| CALL | NAME | TOWN | STARTED | PASSED |
| KB1OBT | Marie Anne | Brookline, NH | None | Tech |
| KB1OBU | Eric Nickerson | Brookline, NH | None | Tech |
| KB1OBV | Denise Lahey | Peterborough, NH | None | General |
| KB1OBW | Dave Enos | Peterborough, NH | None | General |
| KB1OBX | Phill Davies | Concord, NH | None | Tech |
| KB1OBY | Martha Lonzana | Brookline, MA | None | Tech |
| KB1OBZ | Al Santoro | Brookline, MA | None | General |
| KB1OCA | Kathy Marmor | Winooski, VT | None | Tech |
| KB1OCB | Belonny Michel | Holbrook, MA | None | Tech |
| KB1OCC | Brian McCue | Litchfield, NH | None | Tech |
| KB1OCD | Alice Sozanski | Boothbay, ME | None | Tech |
| KB1OCE | Richard Sterry | Hookset, NH | None | Tech |
| KB1OCF | Peter Dolloff | Hudson, NH | None | Tech |
| KB1OCQ | Pierre Colin | Peterborough, NH | None | General |
| N1VEB | Dave Winson | Rochester, NH | Tech+ | General |
| KC4HNZ | Frederick Patch | Brunswick, GA | Novice | General |
Burlington, VT October 14-16, 2006 6 New Hams 2 pass General
| CALL | NAME | TOWN | STARTED | PASSED
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| KB1OAB | Dennis Clancy | Hyde Park | none | General |
| KB1OAC | Marc Couper | Stowe | none | Tech |
| KB1OAD | Taylor Kolk | Williston | none | Tech |
| KB1OAE | Sara Leggett-Warner | Essex Junction | none | Tech |
| KB1OAG | Linda Merchant | Essex Junction | none | Tech |
| KB1OAH | Bryan Wemple | Burlington | none | Tech |
| N1PLA | Rod Halsted | Essex Junction | Tech | General |
Manchester, NH April 1-2, 2006 6 New Hams 3 pass General
| CALL | NAME | TOWN | STARTED | PASSED
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| KB1NJY | Jim Cavan Jr | Medfield, MA | none | General |
| KB1NJZ | Jim Cavan | New Boston, NH | none | General |
| KB1NKA | Martin Connolly | Temple, NH | none | Tech |
| KB1NKB | Harry Newman | Hooksett, NH | none | Tech |
| KB1NKC | Shaun Schafer | Concord, NH | none | Tech |
| KB3NJD | Alan Fitton | Dunmore, PA | none | Tech |
| KB1LPE | Keith Harrison | Contoocook, NH | Tech | General |
Burlington, VT March 18-19, 2006 7 New Hams 2 pass General
| CALL | NAME | TOWN | STARTED | PASSED
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| KB1NHQ | Mike Bachand | So Burlington | none | Tech |
| KB1NHR | Cora Frost | Colchester | none | Tech |
| KB1NHS | Tom Gill | Jeffersonville | none | Tech |
| KB1NHT | Thomas Little | Shelburne | none | Tech |
| KB1NHU | Joe Minster | Georgia | none | Tech |
| KB1NHV | Art Rank | Graniteville | none | Tech |
| KB1NHW | Samir Blaj | Winooski | none | General |
| KB1MDC | Martin Green | Morrisville | Tech | General |
There have been 658 graduates of the Weekend Ham Radio Class who
have earned their license!
The Weekend Amateur Radio Course