There are numerous aspects to the hobby of Amateur Radio including electronics, event communications, DX or long-distance communications, digital and satellite communications, etc., but certainly one of the most important involves emergency communications. Amateur Radio Operators have been an important part of communicating information during and immediately following numerous disasters. The expression coined within the Amateur Radio community that best captures this is, "When all else fails, Amateur Radio works!"  

If you have an interest in any of these aspects of the hobby, JTRG would like to help you get there.  There are three levels of licensing in Amateur Radio - Technician, General and Extra. Beginning with Technician, each level requires the successful completion of an examination. The cost of each exam is $15.00. Study books and tapes can be purchased online at http://www.arrl.org/catalog/lm/, at online bookstores such as Amazon.com and locally like a Barnes & Noble. There are numerous online sites that can be used for studying and test preparation including ARRL, QRZ, eHam, AA9PW, RadioExam, and others.

JTRG regularly sponsors Technician training and Amateur Radio Exams, which along with our other activities, can be found listed on this site's home page and on the club's calendar. Test sessions cost $15 and you must remember to bring two froms of ID including a government issued photo ID. If you are upgrading to General or Amateur Extra, be sure to also bring a copy of your FCC license and C.S.C.E.

If you need more information about our exam sessions please review our calendar and/or contact: Albert Moreschi, Volunteer Examiner Liason at 561-746-7421 or e-mail us at testing@jtrg.org.