Congratulations on your desire to become an amateur radio operator!

Step 1 - Examine the Rules -- Title 47 CFR Part 97

Part 97 at ARRL.org   http://www.arrl.org/part-97-amateur-radio

47 CFR Part 97 Amateur Radio Rules  http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/47cfr97_02.html


Step 2 - Study the Rules and Technical Material

W8BR Study Guide for Technician Class exams July 2018 to June 2022.  https://paazig.net/owncloud/index.php/s/wT13jVN4zm1BTOP/download

ARRL Licensing - Education - Training  http://www.arrl.org/licensing-education-training
Note: If you are wanting additional explanation for understanding and good reference books to keep, these are the way to go.

Google Search for Amateur Radio Study Guides  http://www.google.com/#q=amateur+radio+study+guides

NCVEC Question Pools http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=338

Other study materials:  https://n8ara.org/smf/licensing-study-information/other-study-guide-resources/

Step 3 -- Practice taking some Practice Exams On-Line!

AA9PW FCC Amateur Radio Practice Pages  http://www.aa9pw.com/radio/

ARRL Exam Review  http://arrlexamreview.appspot.com/

Ham Study  https://ham.study/


Step 4 -- Search ARRL Web Site for Exams Being Offered in the Area

ARRL VEC Exams Search  http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session

On-line Exams  https://parcradio.org/pages/online.html

Additional Notes:

Amateur Radio Volunteer Instructors and the NARA Volunteer Examiner Team are ready to assist when sufficient need is presented to conduct classes and/or exams.  Further information may be obtained by contacting the webmaster or any club member.  https://www.n8ara.org