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Tech-In-A-Day

The Cape Ann Radio Association sponsors a one day study course called Tech-In-A-Day.  When you enroll in this class, you will earn your FCC Technician Class Amateur Radio License in one day!  Classes are held twice a year.  If you would like more information, go to our Tech-In-A-Day page.

Thinking about upgrading your license?

OK, now that you have your Technician License, maybe it’s time to upgrade.  CAARA runs code classes, too. As soon as the next class is scheduled we will announce it here. Please check back for details, or send email to:

For those desiring to become licensed or upgrade their license.

Purchase the ARRL spiral bound editions of the Technician, General or Extra Class license manual. There is a class for each license class on youtube.com/w4eey which you can follow. You read a chapter and watch the corresponding video for that chapter. The class discusses the technology, regulations and the math. (They use the (Texas Instrument) TI-36X PRO Calculator for Math Calculations.

There is an APP which you can sign up for on your computer or cell phone at hamstudy.org that you can use in the “Study Mode” for Technician (Sections T1-T7), General (Sections G1-G10) and Extra Class (E1-E10). You use this study material to gain access to the whole question pool for each license. There is an “EXPLAIN” button if you get challenged where you will receive an explanation as to why the correct answer is such. If you answer incorrectly, that question will appear again so you have a second chance in answering the question correctly.

You should only take practice exams after you attain a score of 85% or better across the whole question pool. Jitters may occur on test day, therefore it is best to be prepared. You can take practice exams on hamstudy.org when you are ready.

When you are confident, go take your exam.

New Ham Links of Interest

Ham Radio Magazines
www.arrl.org
www.cq-amateur-radio.com
www.thespectrummonitor.com

Major Equipment Manufacturers
www.alinco.com
www.icomamerica.com
www.yaesu.com
www.kenwood.com
www.flexradio.com
www.mfjenterprises.com
www.elecraft.com
www.tentec.com

Major Equipment Dealers
www.hamradio.com
www.universal-radio.com
www.hamcity.com
www.dxengineering.com
www.gigaparts.com
www.cheapham.com
www.dxstore.com

Other ham equipment manufacturers
www.buddipole.com
www.diamondantenna.net
www.powerwerz.com
www.heilsound.com
www.westmountainradio.com
www.batteriesamerica.com
www.arrowantennas.com
www.vibroplex.com
www.steppir.com
www.ldgelectronics.com
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
www.vibroplex.com
www.lnrprecision.com
www.newsuperantenna.com

VE Exams

Upcoming CAARA Events

Regularly Scheduled Meetings. Unless noted all scheduled meetings are held at our clubhouse on 6 Stanwood Street in Gloucester.

The next Directors Meeting will be on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 11:00am.
The next Members Meeting will be on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 12:00pm.
The next VE Exam Session will be on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 9:00am.

Club Net Operations

Sunday Evening 2 Meter Net (CAARAnet) at 9:00pm on 145.130MHz with a 107.2 PL tone.

This is an open and informal net that disseminates club news, A.R.R.L. Bulletins and traffic of interest to the ham radio community and prepares operators for emergency communications work. All are invited to check into the net as club membership is not a requirement.

The CAARA club net is also available and accessible via Echolink. W1GLO-R will connect you to our Cape Ann repeater on 145.130 MHz.

The 6PM Net W1GLO Gloucester 2-Meter Repeater, 145.130 -.6 MHz, PL 107.2 The friendliest regional net with nationwide and international participants.

Our net meets every Monday and Wednesday at 6PM for a round table discussion of a variety of fun and timely topics! Here you will find a variety of material including upcoming and previous topics we've covered: //sites.google.com/view/6pmnet.

We log our net using NetLogger, using the AIM chat feature of that program for sharing links etc. We welcome all HAM radio enthusiasts no matter where you are from or what level of experience you have! Please Join Us!

If you would like more information about CAARA or any of its programs, events, membership, etc. please email us at: . Thank you for your interest in CAARA.

 
Anyone considering a new license or an upgrade is welcome to test with us. If you will be taking a test, please bring 2 forms of ID and $15.00 for the testing fee.

View directions and a map to our clubhouse.

If you are interested, CAARA can help you with your study materials. Get the Ham Radio License Manual with CD (Arrl Ham Radio License Manual) from CAARA’s online bookstore here.