When:
Dec 2, 2025 (Tue), T1, Intro, FCC Rules, 1 hour
Dec 4, 2025 (Thu), T5, T8, Electrical Principles, Modes, 1 hour
Dec 9, 2025 (Tue), T5, T6, Ohm’s Law, Components, 1 hour
Dec 11, 2025 (Thu), T3, T9, Propagation, Antennas, 1 hour
Dec 16, 2025 (Tue), T4, T7, Station Setup, Equipment, 1 hour
Dec 18, 2025 (Thu), T2, Operating Procedures, Repeaters, 1 hour
Dec 23, 2025 (Tue), T10, Safety, Regulations, 1 hour
Dec 30, 2025 (Tue), All, Review, Exam Prep, 1 hour
Jan 2, 2025 (Thu), All, Exam, Volunteer Examiner (VE) session post-class (find via arrl.org; ~$15
fee)
Notes: Dec 25 is skipped; Dec 30 keeps momentum before New Year’s.
Where: HS Business Lab Rm #16
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
$15 fee associated with class
Instructor: Doug Mason
Amateur Radio Technician Class (Fall 2025)
Class Information: Syllabus Overview
The Technician exam question pool has 426 questions divided into 10 sub-elements, each with
groups (e.g., T1A, T1B). The exam draws 35 questions (3-5 per sub-element). The ARRL syllabus
groups these into logical teaching units, emphasizing practical knowledge for beginners. Below is the
sub-element breakdown with question counts (based on the 2022-2026 pool):
T1: FCC Rules (6 questions) – Licensing, regulations, station operation.
T2: Operating Procedures (3 questions) – VHF/UHF ops, repeaters, etiquette.
T3: Radio Wave Characteristics (3 questions) – Propagation, fading.
T4: Amateur Radio Practices (2 questions) – Station setup, troubleshooting.
T5: Electrical Principles (4 questions) – Math, Ohm’s Law, power.
T6: Electrical Components (4 questions) – Circuits, components, diagrams.
T7: Station Equipment (4 questions) – Radios, accessories, testing.
T8: Modulation Modes (4 questions) – FM, digital modes, bandwidth.
T9: Antennas & Feedlines (3 questions) – Types, SWR, coax.
T10: Safety (3 questions) – Electrical, RF, antenna safety.
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