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.
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.
SARC Amateur Extra Class Training
The SARC Amateur Extra license training class started on Saturday, September 12, 2026. This course is offered at no charge.
Amateur Extra Class Flashcards
Class Assingment the Next Class
- Read Chapter 8 before the next meeting.
- Bring any questions you have to class.
Class Details
| Class | Amateur Extra License Training |
|---|---|
| First Session | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| Time | 9:30 a.m.–noon |
| Location | Hanover Park Library |
| Address | 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park, Illinois |
| Instructor | Bruce Warrington, N9EHA |
| Required Book | ARRL Extra Class License Manual, 13th edition |
This is the same location where the recent Technician and General license classes were held.
Please make sure you have the 13th edition of the ARRL Extra Class License Manual. The cover should indicate that the manual is valid through 2028.
- Chapter 1 – ECLM Introduction – Self study
- Chapter 2 – Operating Practices – Self study
- Chapter 3 – Rules and Regulations – Self study
- Chapters 4 & 5 – Electronic Principles, Components and Building Blocks
- Chapters 6, 7 & 8 – Circuits, Radio Signals & Modes and Equipment
- Chapters 9 & 10 – Antennas, Feed Lines, & Topics in Radio Propagation
- Chapter 11 – Safety
Please Share This Information
Most students registered for the upcoming Extra class are now SARC members and receive messages through the club mailing list.
However, if you know an enrolled student who is not on the mailing list, please forward this information to them.
Questions may be sent to Bruce Warrington.
73, and we look forward to seeing everyone in class!
Register at: https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/Extra Class License
The class uses the American Radio Relay League Extra Class License Manual Fifth Edition as a study guide and students are encouraged to get their own copy.
Product DetailsSpiral Bound: 416 pagesPublisher: The American Radio Relay League, Inc.Copyright: Thirteenth Edition, First Printing (2024)Language: EnglishISBN: 978-1-62595-193-9