Here's a chance for area residents to learn about amateur radio, as emergency communication, public service or for casual conversations with other "hams" locally or around the world.

The Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will help participants prepare for their FCC test to earn their entry-level amateur radio license and begin the enjoyment of talking on the radio with other amateur radio operators locally and around the world.

Additionally, for amateur radio operators holding a Technician Class license, classes will be held on the same dates to prepare participants for the General Class license on the same schedule.

Both series of classes will start Tuesday, Sept. 9, and run for nine Tuesday evenings, 7-9 pm, at Gracedale, near Nazareth.

For more information about the classes or amateur radio, call 610-432-8286 or email ke3aw@arrl.net.

More information about amateur radio can be found on the Internet at www.arrl.org and www.dlarc.org.