On the heels of a successful Technician licensing class in Des Moines, the Des Moines Radio Amateurs’ Association is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Waukee Community School District’s Community Education program, offering a Technician licensing class beginning on February 24. Classes will be held each Thursday beginning at 7 p.m., and ending on April 21 when testing will be held. You do not need to live in the Waukee school district boundaries to attend — anyone is welcome to enroll.

The class will teach the fundamentals of amateur radio and students will learn the requirements to gain the entry-level “technician” amateur radio license. Learn how you can use radio equipment for enjoyment, experimentation, and public service. Testing will be held at the end of the course.

To enroll: Visit the Waukee Community Education website, click “online registration,” and then click on “special interest.” The name of the course is “Ham Radio License” and the course number is W1130.

Textbook: The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual (2nd Edition). Books will be available for purchase at the first class session for $20. The DMRAA does not profit off the sale of these books.

WCSD enrollment fee: $10

Classes: Thursdays, February 24 to April 21 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Location: South Middle School, 2350 SE La Grant Parkway, Waukee.

Questions? E-mail the DMRAA at [email protected] or Ron Hobbs N0XWI at [email protected].