Have you ever had a significant other, relative, co-worker, neighbor, or friend wonder what it would be like to immerse themselves in the surging hobby of amateur radio? The Des Moines Radio Amateurs’ Association is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Des Moines Public Schools Community Education program, offering a Technician licensing class beginning on September 20. You do not need to live in the Des Moines 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 Des Moines Community Education catalog listing for the class: https://commed.dmps.k12.ia.us/CourseStatus.awp?&course=I130101X. If the link does not work, copy and paste into your browser or find the course using the course number, I130101X.

Textbook: The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual. Books will be available for purchase at the first class session for $25. The DMRAA does not profit off the sale of these books.

DMPS enrollment fee: $25

Classes: Thursdays, September 20 to November 15, 1 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Location: Merrill Middle School (5301 Grand Avenue, Des Moines), Room 114