Brainerd Area Amateur Radio Club, Inc.

The Brainerd Area Amateur Radio Club is comprised of about 90 members from various backgrounds.  It is one of 2000 clubs in the United States.  We all share our interest in the hobby of amateur radio with its many facets.  Some of us like to do public service such as community events and weather watches.  Others like to work DX, CW, radio teletype, amateur TV, and/or contesting. Still others prefer the 2-meter aspect of communication locally, via the Club repeaters. Some members’ schedules do not allow any active participation, but they still join because they want to support the operations.

We conduct yearly training classes, or you can teach yourself from the many publications available.  In addition, we offer testing sessions to allow people to upgrade their licenses or to start new in the hobby. 

A big welcome from the hams of the Brainerd Area Amateur Radio Club.

Brainerd Area Amateur Radio Club
Treasurer - John Myers W3MQD
34570 Beaver Trail
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

The Technician class license is the entry-level license of choice for most new ham radio operators because it does not require a Morse code test. To earn the Technician license requires passing one examination totaling 35 questions on radio theory, regulations and operating practices. The license gives access to all Amateur Radio frequencies above 30 Megahertz, allowing these licensees the ability to communicate locally and most often within North America.

The General class license grants some operating privileges on all Amateur Radio bands and all operating modes. This license opens the door to world-wide communications. Earning the General class license requires passing a 35 question examination. General class licensees must also have passed the Technician written examination.

The Amateur Extra class license conveys all available U.S. Amateur Radio operating privileges on all bands and all modes. Earning the license is more difficult; it requires passing a thorough 50 question examination. Extra class licensees must also have passed all previous license class written examinations.

The good news is that Morse code was deleted from the exam requirements on February 23, 2007.  You can have ANY class of Ham license without knowing Morse code.

(Some information on this page is from the American Radio Relay League.)

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