Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Brandon Amateur Radio Society (BARS)
How can I find information on obtaining an Amateur (HAM) Radio License?
Radio licenses are granted by the Federal Communications Commission based on successfully passing a radio licensing exam. For general information see: http://www.arrl.org/licensing-education-training
There are currently three levels or three classes of amateur radio operator licenses generally available:
Each level allows the operator access to progressively more frequency ranges in the radio spectrum.
How can I prepare for the radio licensing exam?
For Exam and Testing Questions see our Testing Info page
Where and when can I take a radio licensing examination?
For Exam and Testing Questions see our Testing Info page
How can I get help from a Mentor (also called an Elmer) with a problem, or help with getting on the air?
BARS has an active Mentor/Elmer Committee. To request help, send an email to [email protected]
Please include a phone number contact and your call sign if you have one. We invite and welcome individuals seeking help to become active members of our organization.
How can I become a member of the Brandon Amateur Radio Society?
A membership application can be downloaded here.
Prospective members can print and complete the application and send it by US mail with a copy of their license (if applicable). Please include a bank draft (check) for the appropriate dues amount for the desired category of membership. The membership categories and dues amounts are described on the application. The check should be made out to: “The Brandon Amateur Radio Club, Inc.”
Our mailing address is:
The Brandon Amateur Radio Society
P.O Box 2307
Brandon, FL 33509-2307
Please note: The Brandon Amateur Radio Club, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation registered in the State of Florida, doing business as: Brandon Amateur Radio Society.
How can I get in touch with the Brandon Amateur Radio Society?
There are three ways to contact us. You can send an email to [email protected] or you can send an online inquiry by using the form on the Contact Us page.
From our Facebook home page, you can send us a Facebook Messenger message. This last method can be problematic unless it's a short and direct question or comment. It's often difficult for us to respond to longer, more complex inquiries without knowing details like your call sign, email address or phone number. Regardless of how you choose to contact us, we will try to respond in an efficient manner.
How can I make a donation to BARS or pay my membership dues on-line?
You can go to the home page of this website: http://www.brandonhamradio.org/home.html
Click on the PayPal link found in the lower right column and follow the prompts. Remember that PayPal subtracts a prescribed percentage amount from your donation to cover their costs. It's always helpful to add several extra dollars each time you donate to cover these PayPal costs.
I still have questions. How can I get more information on the Brandon Amateur Radio Society?
If you've looked at all of the above referenced web sites and still can't find what you need, you can send an email to [email protected]
We thank you for your inquiry!
Radio licenses are granted by the Federal Communications Commission based on successfully passing a radio licensing exam. For general information see: http://www.arrl.org/licensing-education-training
There are currently three levels or three classes of amateur radio operator licenses generally available:
- Technician: For new operators, this is an entry level license class.
- General: Intermediate level, for more experienced operators. Prerequisite is an active Technician License
- Amateur Extra: The highest level of amateur radio license available. Prerequisite is an active General License.
Each level allows the operator access to progressively more frequency ranges in the radio spectrum.
How can I prepare for the radio licensing exam?
For Exam and Testing Questions see our Testing Info page
Where and when can I take a radio licensing examination?
For Exam and Testing Questions see our Testing Info page
How can I get help from a Mentor (also called an Elmer) with a problem, or help with getting on the air?
BARS has an active Mentor/Elmer Committee. To request help, send an email to [email protected]
Please include a phone number contact and your call sign if you have one. We invite and welcome individuals seeking help to become active members of our organization.
How can I become a member of the Brandon Amateur Radio Society?
A membership application can be downloaded here.
Prospective members can print and complete the application and send it by US mail with a copy of their license (if applicable). Please include a bank draft (check) for the appropriate dues amount for the desired category of membership. The membership categories and dues amounts are described on the application. The check should be made out to: “The Brandon Amateur Radio Club, Inc.”
Our mailing address is:
The Brandon Amateur Radio Society
P.O Box 2307
Brandon, FL 33509-2307
Please note: The Brandon Amateur Radio Club, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation registered in the State of Florida, doing business as: Brandon Amateur Radio Society.
How can I get in touch with the Brandon Amateur Radio Society?
There are three ways to contact us. You can send an email to [email protected] or you can send an online inquiry by using the form on the Contact Us page.
From our Facebook home page, you can send us a Facebook Messenger message. This last method can be problematic unless it's a short and direct question or comment. It's often difficult for us to respond to longer, more complex inquiries without knowing details like your call sign, email address or phone number. Regardless of how you choose to contact us, we will try to respond in an efficient manner.
How can I make a donation to BARS or pay my membership dues on-line?
You can go to the home page of this website: http://www.brandonhamradio.org/home.html
Click on the PayPal link found in the lower right column and follow the prompts. Remember that PayPal subtracts a prescribed percentage amount from your donation to cover their costs. It's always helpful to add several extra dollars each time you donate to cover these PayPal costs.
I still have questions. How can I get more information on the Brandon Amateur Radio Society?
If you've looked at all of the above referenced web sites and still can't find what you need, you can send an email to [email protected]
We thank you for your inquiry!