WEEKEND HAM RADIO CLASS

Earn your Technician or General Amateur Radio License in a ONE DAY course.



Can't make the Weekend Class?

Take your Ham Class ON-LINE!

Go to the On-Line Ham Radio Course!


Upcoming Classes:

Dayton, Ohio
Saturday, May 18, 2012 9AM - 4PM
Special Technician Class at Dayton Hamvention®.


Private Tutoring:
Private lessons can be arranged to suit a variety of schedules and needs.
Contact me for details and costs.

Ham Class For Your Group
Grab at least 4 other friends or colleagues and I can bring you
your own class at times and locations which will work for you.
For those groups located far away, I can come to your classroom
and teach you via videoconferencing!
Contact me for details and costs.

Ham Class at the Ham Fest:
On ocassion, I'm able to offer a Technician Class at Hamfests.
I'm looking to offer classes at the larger Ham Radio Conventions
Contact me if you would like to bring the Ham Class to your show!

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




FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS



How is the class organized?

Normally, classes are offered on Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30 am until 6:00 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 31 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 6pm. 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?

Not anymore! 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 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 March-April and October-November. This depends on demand for the classes. 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!

I'm ready to go - How do I enroll?

You must enroll in the class prior to classtime! You can enroll securely from this site using the link below. Or if you need to speak directly with me, call the number below. 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!


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.





Telephone Contact

Have questions, or details you want to discuss by phone?
Click the phone to leave a voice mail, toll-free.

Or else, Call direct: 802-879-6589 weekdays 1-9PM.
Make sure to leave a call back number and best time to call


E-mail Contact

PLEASE!
Include your full name, your location, the course you are interested in and a callback phone number.
I need this information to give you the correct information.

E-mail Instructor: w1sj@arrl.net






RECENT GRADUATES OF THE WEEKEND HAM RADIO CLASS

Hartford, CT April 28, 2013     16 New Hams

CALLSIGN NAME TOWN PASS
KB1DWF Harold Carta Sr Wallingford CT Tech
KB1ZTT Debbie Hunt-Scribner Trumbull CT Tech
KB1ZTU Ken Scribner Trumbull CT Tech
KB1ZTV William Pruyne E Longmeadow MA Tech
KB1ZTW Tomas Herazo West Haven CT Tech
KB1ZTX Walt Costa Middletown RI Tech
KB1ZTY George Gomez Woodbury CT Tech
KB1ZTZ Linda Garamella-Fusco Shelton CT Tech
KB1ZUA Tim Chase Willimantic CT Tech
KB1ZUB Eva Evancovitch Seymour CT Tech
KB1ZUC Harold Carta Jr East Hampton CT Tech
KB1ZUD Ro Toyoshima Ivoryton CT Tech
KB1ZUE Wayne Kilburn South Windsor CT Tech
KB1ZUF Joshua Lachs Weston CT Tech
KB1ZUG Kim Welch Seymour CT Tech
KB1ZUH Linda Cariri Stamford CT Tech




Manchester, NH April 12-13, 2013     13 New Hams     11 pass General

CALLSIGN NAME TOWN START PASS
KB1ZRU Nick Anastasiades Wilton NH None Gen
KB1ZRV Samuel Andrew Cambridge MA None Gen
KB1ZRW Alex Brace Manchester NH None Tech
KB1ZRX Turner Brown Bedford NH None Tech
KB1ZRY Dan Heitzman Marshfield MA None Gen
KB1ZRZ Judi Ingraham Longmeadow MA None Tech
KB1ZSA Eugene Kanter Lexington MA None Gen
KB1ZSB Alexandra Muskat Bedford NH None Tech
KB1ZSC Chuck Paltinavich Lynn MA None Tech
KB1ZSD Brian Nadeau Raymond NH None Tech
KB1ZSE Rick Szmauz New Ipswich NH None Tech
KB1ZSF Bruce Tostevin New Boston NH None Gen
KB1ZSG Bruce Wheeler Bristol NH None Gen
KB1VBE Barry Rector Nantucket MA Tech Gen
KB1WZW Walt Milano Chichester NH Tech Gen
KB1YQL Clifford Bryant Lexington MA Tech Gen
KB1ZGD Charles Piso Framingham MA Tech Gen
N1JWC Richard Nelson Hopkinton MA Tech Gen




Manchester, NH October 27-28, 2012     16 New Hams     5 pass General

CALLSIGN NAME TOWN START PASS
KB1YUP Steve Faucher Fitchburg MA None Tech
KB1YVK Brendan Biggins Braintree MA None Tech
KB1YVL Jim Connelly Manchester NH None Tech
KB1YVM Mike Edwards Norton MA None Tech
KB1YVN Howard Coffman Nashua NH None Tech
KB1YVO Kevin Gordon Goffstown NH None Tech
KB1YVP Peter Jopek Canaan NH None Tech
KB1YVQ Elaine Hohmann Pelham NH None Tech
KB1YVR Thomas Keane Fremont NH None Tech
KB1YVS Bret Lane Dalton NH None Tech
KB1YVT Randy O'Neil Claremont NH None Gen
KB1YVU Randy Schaetzke Quechee VT None Tech
KB1YVW Dave Sweeney Amesbury MA None Tech
KB1YVX Dave Testerman Frankin NH None Gen
KB1YVY Gerardo Valdez Lynn MA None Gen
KB1YVZ Elizabeth Wolfgram Nottingham NH None Gen
KC6NPK Jon Healey Hooksett NH Tech Gen




Dayton, OH May 19, 2012     15 New Hams

CALLSIGN NAME LOCATION
KD8SLH Adam Bates Fowlerville MI
KD8SLI Kent Bowman Clinton Twp MI
KD8SLJ David Dellifield Ada OH
KD8SLK Oliver Easterday Riverside OH
KD8SLL Brian Ferree Piqua OH
KD8SLM Gerilyn Meany Germantown OH
KD8SLN Scott Porter Kettering OH
KD8SLO Krista Scott Petoskey MI
KD8SLP Nancy Silvers Columbus OH
KD8SMH George Lee New Knoxville OH
KB8SNY George Sleesman Ada OH
KB8SOC David Mohler Dayton OH
KC9WBB Kyle Marsh Greenwood IN
KC9WBC Cherry Wightman Normal IL
KJ6YAQ Dawn Cullen Del Mar CA




Manchester, NH April 14-15, 2012     23 New Hams     3 pass General

CALLSIGN NAME TOWN START PASS
KB1WZB Clayton Monteer Concord NH None Tech
KB1WZF Kevin Barry Deerfield NH None Tech
KB1WZG Mary Cooper Newport NH None Tech
KB1WZH Richard Cooper Newport NH None Tech
KB1WZI Ken Day N Sutton NH None Tech
KB1WZJ Bill Ford Hampton NH None Tech
KB1WZK Tom Green Berlin MA None Tech
KB1WZL Steve Kalvelage Durham NH None Gen
KB1WZM Linda Nutter Krantz Bedford NH None Tech
KB1WZN Bill Krantz Bedford NH None Tech
KB1WZO Pete Kudarauskas Pepperell MA None Tech
KB1WZP Cassie Leavitt Hampton NH None Tech
KB1WZQ David Lefebvre Pepperell MA None Tech
KB1WZR Jeanette Ligouri Atkinson NH None Tech
KB1WZS Avis Malcuit Haverhill MA None Tech
KB1WZT Michael Malcuit Raymond MA None Tech
KB1WZU Brian Mallory Derry NH None Tech
KB1WZV Billie McCorkle Medford MA None Tech
KB1WZW Walt Milano Chichester NH None Tech
KB1WZX John Sobr Lebanon NH None Tech
KB1WZY Dan Sullivan Jamaica Plain MA None Tech
KB1WZZ Roger Whitehouse Danville NH None Tech
KB1YAA Pam Wilmot Medford MA None Tech
KB1USP David Boucher Methuen MA Tech Gen
KB1WIK Philip McIntyre Gilmanton NH Tech Gen




Burlington, VT March 24-25, 2012     5 New Hams     2 pass General

CALLSIGN NAME TOWN START PASS
KB1WXL John Bethune Hinesburg None Tech
KB1WXM Bob Henneberger Colchester None Gen
KB1WXN Andre Hathaway Williston None Tech
KB1WXO Brad Ketover Richmond None Tech
KB1WXP Chris Norris Huntington None Tech
KB1ILS David Toscano Williston Tech Gen




Manchester, NH November 12-13, 2011     12 New Hams     11 pass General

CALLSIGN NAME TOWN START PASS
KB1WID Tim Alexander Hooksett None Tech
KB1WIE Pete Busha Randolph VT None Gen
KB1WIF Charles Downing Berwick ME None Gen
KB1WIG Alison Kaladish Wilton None Tech
KB1WIH Donald Levesque Londonderry None Tech
KB1WII Pat Lisle Templeton MA None Gen
KB1WIJ Patrick McGuiness Concord None Tech
KB1WIK Philip McIntyre Gilmanton None Tech
KB1WIL Brian Richards Manchester None Gen
KB1WIM Chris Richards Bedford None Gen
KB1WIN Rob Schneider Bedford None Tech
KB1WIR Jerry Ready Brighton MA None Gen
N1INI Lawrence Boise Derry Tech Gen
N1JEC Jane Collins Charlestown Tech Gen
N1RVD Stan Papachristou Manchester Tech Gen
KB1WDL Edward Baker Springvale ME Tech Gen
KB1WHV David Schimel Nashua Tech Gen




Burlington, VT October 8-9, 2011     9 New Hams     2 pass General

CALLSIGN NAME TOWN START PASS
KB1WDL Edward Baker Springvale MENoneTech
KB1WDM Jeremy BrosnahanBurlington NoneTech
KB1WDN Betty Kimball Burlington NoneTech
KB1WDO Marty Koldyk Grand Isle NoneTech
KB1WDP John Lanzetta Colchester NoneTech
KB1WDQ Ilyo McCray Grand Isle NoneTech
KB1WDR Carl Sourdiff Grand Isle NoneTech
KB1WDS Kay Trudell Grand Isle NoneTech
KB1WDT Dick Trudell Grand Isle NoneTech
N1MEB John Ryan Addison TechGen
KB1OAC Marc Couper Stowe TechGen




Dayton, OH May 21, 2011     16 New Hams

CALLSIGN NAME LOCATION
KB3WAZ Keith Daegele Washington DC
KC9UGL David Burris Jeffersonville IN
KD0OSU Eric Blomgren Eden Prairie MN
KD2AGU Diana O'Connor Toms River NJ
KD8QFY Lee Gephart Dayton OH
KD8QFZ Donald Norcross Columbus OH
KD8QGA Jill Combs West Union OH
KD8QGB Brian Jones Fairborn OH
KD8QGC Emily Thomas Kettering OH
KD8QGD Richard Thomas Kettering OH
KD8QGE Zesta Herrick Burton MI
KD8QGF Dale Herrick Burton MI
KD8QGG Diana Malas Kettering OH
KD8QGP Marie Daniel Cincinnati OH
KK4CGB Kathy Sweeton Louisville KY
KK4CHK Paula Wood Leoma TN




Manchester, NH April 16-17, 2011     24 New Hams     9 pass General

CALLSIGN NAME TOWN START PASS
KA1WSBDave Pomfret Bartlett Nov Tech
KB1VOASolomon Belanger Nashua NoneTech
KB1VOBSylvia Benson Londonderry NoneTech
KB1VOCTom DiCampo Goshen NoneTech
KB1VODJean Doherty Boscawen NoneTech
KB1VOERobert Fanny Pembroke NoneTech
KB1VOFPauline Fortin Londonderry NoneTech
KB1VOGMark Gabrielson Boston MA NoneGen
KB1VOHLawrence Hall Pembroke NoneTech
KB1VOIBethany Hill Canaan NoneTech
KB1VOJWill Hill Canaan NoneTech
KB1VOKAndrea Jordan Bow NoneTech
KB1VOLGeoff Kerr Acton MA NoneGen
KB1VOMBrett Koskela Dublin NoneGen
KB1VONTom Linehan Goffstown NoneTech
KB1VOOCithia Oneto Pittsfield NoneTech
KB1VOPAlejandro Perez Boston MA NoneTech
KB1VOQTom Rezucha Billerica MANoneTech
KB1VORAnita Rigassio SmithOnset MA NoneGen
KB1VOSTodd Smith Onset MA NoneGen
KB1VOTJose Venegas Boston MA NoneTech
KB1VOUMagnolia Venegas Boston MA NoneTech
KB1VOVJeanne Wurtele Hooksett NoneTech
KB1VOWArmando Perez Boston MA NoneTech
KB1HHUSteve Bartlett Manchester TechGen
KB1JHDJoe Mann Boscawen TechGen
KB1MKJGeorge Martel Danvers MA TechGen
W8AUE Janet Bruce Salem TechGen




Burlington, VT March 19-20, 2011     10 New Hams     5 pass General

CALLSIGN NAME TOWN START PASS
KB1VJD Cheryl Baker Underhill None Gen
KB1VJE Dick Baker Underhill None Gen
KB1VJF Denny Crafton St Albans None Gen
KB1VJG Daniel Green MorrisvilleNone Tech
KB1VJH John Murray Richmond None Tech
KB1VJI Linda Segovia Colchester None Tech
KB1VJJ Stan Walker S Duxbury None Gen
KB1VJK Andrew Wright Burlington None Tech
KB1VNB Micah Ward MorrisvilleNone Tech
KB1VND Silas Heller MorrisvilleNone Tech




Manchester, NH November 13-14, 2010     19 New Hams     5 pass General

CALLSIGN NAME TOWN START PASS
KB1UXI Benjamin Adler Manchester None Tech
KB1UXJ Rick Alexander Raymond None Tech
KB1UXK Janet Bruce Salem None Tech
KB1UXL Burton Bush Deerfield None Tech
KB1UXM Rich Butler Fremont None Tech
KB1UXN Jennifer Chandler Milford None Tech
KB1UXO Michael Deveau Derry None Tech
KB1UXP Chris Farrell Hudson None Tech
KB1UXQ Mike Farrell Hudson None Tech
KB1UXR John Grubmuller Bedford None Tech
KB1UXS Irene Kaye Manchester None Tech
KB1UXT Ron Knight Pelham None Gen
KB1UXU Rick Lucas Gilmanton None Tech
KB1UXV Marek Makoski Henniker None Tech
KB1UXW Frank Martin Belmont None Tech
KB1UXX Leander Nichols New Boston None Gen
KB1UXY Henry Pelchat Manchester None Tech
KB1UXZ Carol Spoerl Derry None Tech
KB1UYA Kevin Zukas Epping None Tech
W1TDF Greg Andrews Framingham MA Tech Gen
KB1SGL Brett Hunter Fremont Tech Gen
KB1TWM Scott Cole Raymond Tech Gen




Boxborough, MA August 27-28, 2010     7 New Hams

CALL NAME LOCATION
KB1USK Ellen Withrow Lincoln MA
KB1USN Jim Hartford Duxbury MA
KB1USO Kate Murphy Winchester MA
KB1USP David Boucher Methuen MA
KB1USQ Paul Cooper Centerville MA
KB1USR Marty Boucher Hinsdale NH
KB1UVP Ken Bailey Lunenburg MA




Dayton, OH May 15, 2010     19 New Hams

CALL NAME LOCATION FAMILY
KC2YMJ Connor Utesch Clinton NY WB2VSL, dad
KJ4VCT Melanie Fernandez Coral Spr FL K4RAY, spouse
KJ4VCU Jennifer Leedy Louisa KY KJ4GRJ, spouse
KJ4VCV Addison Bosley Florence KY WB4SUV, grdad
KJ4VCW Jane Arnett Erlanger KY WB4SUV, spouse
KJ4VCX Curren Harris Blacksburg VA KA4EPD, dad
KD8OBZ Ronald Taylor Parma MI  
KD8OCA Mike Gebhart Miamisburg OH  
KD8OCB Fatima Foy Westerville OH N4HAI, spouse
KD8OCC John Schwab No Olmsted OH  
KD8OCD Steve Truett Dayton OH  
KD8OCE Casey Bretti Dayton OH  
KD8OCF Jeff Loy Dayton OH  
KD8OCG Al Schamp Dearborn MI  
KC9SKF Kathy Huber Bloomington IL N9ZKS, spouse
KC9SKG Barbara Ward Churubusco IN KC9PJP, spouse
KC9SKH Jon Schipp Huntingburg IN  
KC9SKJ David Clond Ft Wayne IN NT9F, dad
KC9SME Sandra Hawkins Shelbyville IN W9NTP, fiancee




Deerfield, NH May 1, 2010     5 New Hams

CALL NAME LOCATION STARTEDPASSED
KB1UFP Matt Derkrikorian Londonderry NH None Tech
KB1UFI Richard GeschwindnerNewport NH None Tech
KB1UFH Robin Geschwindner Newport NH None Tech
KB1UFR Dean Zach Marlborough MA None Tech
KB1UFQ John Kenny Rochester NH None Tech




Manchester, NH April 17-18, 2010     8 New Hams     7 pass General

CALL NAME TOWN STARTEDPASSED
KB1UCO Glenn Derbyshire Post Mills Vt None Tech
KB1UCP Roy Duddy Bedord None Tech
KB1UCQ Mark Hillson Concord None Gen
KB1UCR Ron Subka Peterborough None Gen
KB1UCS Ken Steeves Kensington None Tech
KB1UCT Robert Thibedore Epping None Tech
KB1UCY Joanne Hanna Epping None Tech
KB1UCZ Alex Pare Hudson None Tech
KB1FNH Glenn Keenan Haverhill Ma Tech Gen
KB1THT Alan Thorpe Manchester Tech Gen
N1PFB Paul Beasley Derry Tech Gen
N1WJD Pete Couture Hyde Park Vt Tech Gen
W1MCG James McGovern Portsmouth Tech Gen






There have been  922   graduates of the Weekend Ham Radio Class who have earned their license!




The Weekend Amateur Radio Course
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