When:
1. January 6, 2026 (Tue), Welcome + T1 (FCC Rules) + T2 (Operating Procedures), 1 hour
2. January 8, 2026 (Thu), T3 (Radio Wave Propagation) + T4 (Amateur Radio Practices), 1 hour
3. January 13, 2026 (Tue), T5 (Electrical Principles – full section), 1 hour
4. January 15, 2026 (Thu), T6 (Components) + T7 (Practical Circuits), 1 hour
5. January 20, 2026 (Tue), T8 (Signals and Emissions), 1 hour
6. January 22, 2026 (Thu), T9 (Antennas & Feed Lines) + T0 (Safety), 1 hour
7. January 27, 2026 (Tue), Full Review + Practice Exam, 1 hour
8. January 29, 2026, (Thu), VE Exam Session (6:00 pm) – dedicated testing night, no class
Where: HS Business Lab Rm #16
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Instructor: Doug Mason
Amateur Radio Technician Class (Winter 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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