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SUMMARY:General License Class (August 2026)
DESCRIPTION:(entry level FCC amateur radio license – registration below) \nClass #1: August 1\, 2026: 9 am – 3 pm\nClass #2: August 8\, 2026: 9 am – 4 pm / VE Exam: 4:15 pm \nLocation:\nALETA building\, Springdale (see map below) \nRequired Textbook – Technician Class Manual – 2022/2026 Element 2- Gordon West WB6NOA  \nAvailable at: Amazon \nThere is no cost for this 2-Saturday class! \nRegistration at: BVRC website \nInstructor – Stephen Ponder – N5ZE \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, CONTACT STEPHEN-N5ZE at: stponder@gmail.com\nARRL Registered Instructor \n\n\nTO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS\, EASY SIGN-UP:\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Phone (optional)\n \n \nAny comments may be entered below.\n Your Message (optional)
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/general-license-class-august-2026/
LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762
CATEGORIES:Testing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Ponder (N5ZE)":MAILTO:stponder@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday – August 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday is a hands-on\, one-on-one help session for newcomer hams and anyone getting back into amateur radio. \n\n\n\nBring your questions\, radio or equipment issues\, handheld/mobile/HF radios\, power supplies\, manuals\, and an open mind. BVRC Elmers will work with attendees in an informal\, hands-on environment to help with programming questions\, antenna problems\, radio choices\, and the next steps toward getting on the air. \n\n\n\nNo registration is needed. Free and open to all newly licensed amateurs or anyone looking to get back into the hobby. \n\n\n\nMore details: BVRC Announces New Program for Newcomers: Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday.
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/ham-radio-jump-start-saturday-august-22-2026/
LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762
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SUMMARY:Technician License Class (August 2026)
DESCRIPTION:(entry level FCC amateur radio license – registration below) \nClass #1: August 22\, 2026: 9 am – 3 pm\nClass #2: August 29\, 2026: 9 am – 4 pm / VE Exam: 4:15 pm \nLocation:\nElkins Public Library (see map link below) \nRequired Textbook – Technician Class Manual – 2026-2030 Element 2 – Gordon West WB6NOA  \nAvailable at: Amazon \nThere is no cost for this 2-Saturday class! \nRegistration at: BVRC website \nInstructor – Tom Northfell W5XNA \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, CONTACT BERNIE SKOCH-K5XS at: k5xs@aol.com\nARRL Registered Instructor \n\n\nTO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS\, EASY SIGN-UP:\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Phone (optional)\n \n \nAny comments may be entered below.\n Your Message (optional)
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/technician-license-class-august-2026/
LOCATION:Elkins Public Library\, 352 N Center St\, Elkins\, AR\, 72727\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bernie Skoch (K5XS)":MAILTO:k5xs@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday – September 26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday is a hands-on\, one-on-one help session for newcomer hams and anyone getting back into amateur radio. \n\n\n\nBring your questions\, radio or equipment issues\, handheld/mobile/HF radios\, power supplies\, manuals\, and an open mind. BVRC Elmers will work with attendees in an informal\, hands-on environment to help with programming questions\, antenna problems\, radio choices\, and the next steps toward getting on the air. \n\n\n\nNo registration is needed. Free and open to all newly licensed amateurs or anyone looking to get back into the hobby. \n\n\n\nMore details: BVRC Announces New Program for Newcomers: Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday.
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/ham-radio-jump-start-saturday-september-26-2026/
LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762
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SUMMARY:Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday – October 24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday is a hands-on\, one-on-one help session for newcomer hams and anyone getting back into amateur radio. \n\n\n\nBring your questions\, radio or equipment issues\, handheld/mobile/HF radios\, power supplies\, manuals\, and an open mind. BVRC Elmers will work with attendees in an informal\, hands-on environment to help with programming questions\, antenna problems\, radio choices\, and the next steps toward getting on the air. \n\n\n\nNo registration is needed. Free and open to all newly licensed amateurs or anyone looking to get back into the hobby. \n\n\n\nMore details: BVRC Announces New Program for Newcomers: Ham Radio Jump Start Saturday.
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/ham-radio-jump-start-saturday-october-24-2026/
LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762
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SUMMARY:Amateur Extra License Class (November 2026)
DESCRIPTION:(Amateur Extra FCC amateur radio license class – registration below) \nClass #1: Saturday\, November 7\, 2026: 9 am – 4 pm\nClass #2: Sunday\, November 8\, 2026: 9 am – 4 pm\nClass #3: Saturday\, November 14\, 2026: 9 am – 4 pm\nClass #4: Sunday\, November 15\, 2026: 9 am – 4 pm / VE Exam follows final class \nLocation:\nArkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR (see map below) \nRequired Textbook – 2024-2028 Extra Class FCC Element 4 Amateur Radio License Preparation – Gordon West WB6NOA with Eric P. Nichols\, KL7AJ \nAvailable at: Amazon \nBVRC is announcing its first class for the Amateur Extra license. Amateur Extra covers more material than Technician and General\, so classes meet Saturdays and Sundays over two consecutive weekends for a total of four class sessions. \nRegistration at: BVRC website \nInstructor – Brian Harris – WA5UEK\nARRL Certified Instructor \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, CONTACT DON-K5DB at: arsk5db@gmail.com \n\n\nTO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS\, EASY SIGN-UP:\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Callsign (required)\n \n \n Your Phone (optional)\n \n \nAny comments may be entered below.\n Your Message (optional)
URL:https://bellavistaradioclub.org/event/amateur-extra-license-class-november-2026/
LOCATION:Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA)\, 3424 S. Downum Road\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762
CATEGORIES:Testing
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