Radio club

The Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club is offering free classes to prepare interested persons for the short entry-level FCC Amateur Radio License test and the start of enjoyment in amateur radio communications.

Classes for both entry-level and general class license will start Sept. 4 and run 7-9 p.m. for 10 Tuesdays at the Gracedale Complex, Nazareth.

The FCC license test will be offered on the 10th Tuesday.

Learn about amateur radio in emergency communication, in public service events, radio contests, or casual conversations with other “hams” potentially anywhere in the world.

Learn how radios and antennas work, how to set up and operate a station at home, in a vehicle, and while waling using a small hand-held radio and more.

Ages range from 8 to 80-plus.

For hams holding the entry-level license, they also offer free classes to prepare for the test to upgrade to the general class license.

More information about amateur radio can be found at dlarc.org/club-info/classes, and the national association’s website atarrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.

To register for the classes, call 610-432-8286 or email KE3AW@ARRL.com.

The Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, a club of about 200 members.