The Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club offers a free upgrade class for those already holding a General or technician level license looking to upgrade to a LEVEL 3: Extra Class License Class beginning September 12, 2026. This class is intended for those already holding their General-level license and who are looking to upgrade their privileges and bands that they can operate on to Extra class. This upgrade opens up all of the bands, including SSB (voice modes) for the operator.
This course is offered at no charge. The class is held from 09:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturdays from September 12 through December 14.
The class uses the American Radio Relay League Extra Class License Manual Fifth Edition (ISBN: 978-1-62595-193-9) as a study guide and students are encouraged to get their own copy.
Register at: https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=14718372