Amateur Radio Test Prep Events (get ready!)

Group of people sitting in a classroom setting, attentively listening to instruction regarding ham radio as they study for their amateur radio license exam.

Many area clubs offer instructor-based learning opportunities to prepare for your first amateur radio license test or to help you prepare for a test to upgrade your license. These sessions are often free abd scheduled once the club receives enough requests so don’t hesitate to contact once of the clubs below even if they don’t show scheduled dates (intermittent). They maybe ready to host a class very soon and may just need one or two more students like you to make it happen!

Once you’re ready, see our Testing Event page for resources in selecting a testing date and location.

Online (video)

Tech course launched in Dec 2025. Additional sessions pending.

Aurora, IL

Intermittent based on demand

Downer’s Grove, IL

Sat class series already running through Mar 7 - check back for future sessions

Geneva, IL

Wed series of Tech classes (10 wks, 6:30-9pm) starting in September

Elgin, IL

Sat, Feb 28 (8am - 8pm) - ‘Ham Cram’ for the Technician Test

Via Zoom

Thurs class series already underway in Feb - check back for additional sessions

Schaumburg, IL

Sat class series already running through Mar 14 - check back for future sessions

Elmhurst, IL

Intermittent based on demand

Additional study resources to consider: