The Barstow Amateur Radio Club holds license classes at least once per year. These are classes for the entry level (Technician), and periodically classes for those wanting to upgrade to General and Amateur Extra.
For 2026 we will be holding weekly Technician Class License sessions starting Monday, February 2, 6PM to 8PM. Each session will work on one of the sections of the Technician Test and have time for open discussion.
If you are interested in taking the Technician license class, or know someone who is, please fill out the form below. When we have your email address, we will send you a link to the classes. The classes will be held on Zoom.
Note that membership in BARC is not required, and we do not charge anything for the class. We will discuss testing options and online study resources during the class.
When (If) we are able to hold in-person exams BARC uses the GLAARG VEC. They charge $5 for in-person testing and exam fees are waived for minors, students with a current ID, first responders, Active-Duty Military, Veterans, and GLAARG VEs upgrading to Amateur Extra. GLAARG also has online testing sessions, which may be a good option.
The ARRL Technician License Manual is the class text. We recommend the spiral bound version. There are also paperback and Kindle versions available. You may find it even cheaper on Amazon.
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