Technician class & exams
Get your first amateur radio license with help from local Elmers. Classes are offered roughly every quarter.
Upcoming class weekend
- Class dates Friday–Sunday, October 2, 3, and 4, 2026
-
Exam (class weekend)
Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 2:00 pm
Whittier PD EOC
13200 Penn St, Whittier, CA -
Quarterly exam
TBD (was Monday, October 12, 2026 — holiday)
Uptown Senior Center when rescheduled
Confirm with Rick WM6M before coming
Fees
- $10 GLAARG VE session fee
- $35 FCC application fee (paid to the FCC; separate from the VE fee)
Status & questions
For class status, seating, or exam details, contact:
Rick Norton, WM6M
Email: Rick@RNorton.com
Phone: 562-698-7758
Bring a valid photo ID to the exam. If you have an FRN (FCC Registration Number), have it ready. Walk-ins may be limited—confirm with Rick before you come.