Ham Radio Village
Ham Radio Village

Ham In A Day @ DEF CON 33

Learn and earn your Amateur (Ham) License @ DEF CON 33 with this free class offered by Dan KB6NU and the Ham Radio Village!
Always been interested in getting your ham license but never had the time to study?  Now's your chance!  The Ham Radio Village is offering a one-day class where you can learn all the required knowledge to pass the exam.  


Best of all, this class is completely free, thanks to a grant from the Amateur Radio Digital Communications. 


Topics include:

  • Electrical Principles
  • Electronic principles and components
  • Radio and electromagnetic wave properties
  • Antennas and Feedlines
  • Amateur Radio Signals
  • Safety
  • Station Setup and Operation
  • Operating Procedures
  • Rules and Regulations


The class will run from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Thursday, August 7th in the Las Vegas Convention Center (Where DEF CON is) in Room W321 (That's on the 3rd Floor).  A lunch break will be provided.


After the class, you can earn your license by taking the exam (for free) at DEF CON on your choice of Friday,  Saturday, or Sunday.  (Online testing is also available post-conference)


Last year, we sold out of capacity and had to turn folks away.   We highly recommending placing a deposit to reserve your seat.  The deposit will be refunded upon attendance of the class. 


Prior to the class, you should download the Study Guide PDF so you have at least a little familiarity with the topics being discussed. 

Reserved Seat DEPOSIT
$20
This is a deposit to reserve your seat for the class. This deposit will be fully refunded on site in cash upon attendance of the full day.
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