Getting your Amateur Radio License Education and Training The first license class that you can attain is called the “Technician” class and allows you to operate on the VHF/UHF bands, as well as a portion of the 10 meter band where you can try long distant communications with voice and various digital modes. The next class is called the “General” class followed by the “Extra” and each of these licenses allow you to operate in even more of the available Amateur Radio Bands. There are several ways to study for these licenses. One is by obtaining by self study using one of several manuals that are available. The second method is through a formal training session. MARC provides training sessions for the Technician level exam at our Club facilities. Please see our schedule on this website, or contact us for more information. Taking your Exam MARC administers Amateur Radio exams at our Club Facilities on a regular basis. We have multiple members that are ARRL VE (Volunteer Examiner) accredited that allows us to administer these exams locally. Please see our schedule on this website, or contact us for more information. Testing Session - Sessions are on an as needed basis - please inquire........... Our next testing session iwill be scheduled as needed at the Mountain Amateur Radio Club located at 1298 Jack Dayton Circle in Hiawassee. Please see the “About Us” page for directions. These testing sessions are open to all wishing to take the Technician, General or Extra class license exams. Please email Alton Higgins at manmtn@windstream.net with your full name, mailing address, email address and phone number to register and receive further information. -- Please Pre-Register --  Walk-on’s cannot be guaranteed a seat or exam materials.