Classes and exam sessions in California
Upcoming amateur radio licensing classes and exam sessions in California — dates, times, fees, the license they cover and who to contact.
These are listings everywhere. Put a ZIP code in and the distance applies to it.
Licensing class Exam session Hamfests holding an exam session appear here too. Online classes have no pin, and are listed below the map.
5 listings on the map, and 7 online below.
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www.sandiegohamclasses.com license class
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Poway Technician Class, 14823 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064
Sponsored by www.sandiegohamclasses.com
- Type
- Licensing class
- License
- Technician
- Fee
- Free
- Sessions
- 1
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Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club license class
November 7–14, 2026, Two consecutive Saturdays 9:30-12:30
Hesse Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Sponsored by Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club
- Type
- Licensing class
- License
- Technician
- Fee
- Free
- Sessions
- 2
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REdding VE Team Amateur radio exam session
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 am
City of Redding of Public Works Corp Yard, 22200 Viking Way, Redding, CA 96003
Sponsored by WARREA
- Type
- Exam session
- Testing
- Technician, General, Extra
- Fee
- $15
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Amateur Radio Exams Session
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 08:00
The Brown's QTH, 3891 Rexford Drive, Hemet, CA 92545
Sponsored by Diamond Valley Amateur Radio Group
- Type
- Exam session
- Testing
- Technician, General, Extra
- Fee
- $15
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Amateur Radio Exam Session
Saturday, January 16, 2027, 08:00
The Brown's QTH, 3891 Rexford Drive, Hemet, CA 92545
Sponsored by Diamond Valley Amateur Radio Group
- Type
- Exam session
- Testing
- Technician, General, Extra
- Fee
- $15
Online classes
Taught over the internet, so they are open to you wherever you live — no pin on the map, and no distance to drive.
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New England Amateur Radio license class
October 18 – November 8, 2026, Four Sundays @ 6-9pm Eastern
Online — join from anywhere, Sundays
Sponsored by New England Amateur Radio
- Type
- Licensing class (online)
- License
- Technician
- Fee
- $55
- Sessions
- 4
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Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association license class
October 24 – November 21, 2026, variable
Online — join from anywhere
Sponsored by Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association
- Type
- Licensing class (online)
- License
- Technician
- Fee
- $55
- Sessions
- 6
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Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association license class
October 24 – November 21, 2026, variable
Online — join from anywhere
Sponsored by Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association
- Type
- Licensing class (online)
- License
- General
- Fee
- $55
- Sessions
- 6
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Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club license class
October 27 – December 1, 2026, Tuesdays, 7 - 9 PM Pacific Time
Online — join from anywhere
Sponsored by Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club
- Type
- Licensing class (online)
- License
- Technician
- Fee
- $45
- Sessions
- 6
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New England Amateur Radio license class
December 6–27, 2026, Four Sundays @ 6-9pm Eastern
Online — join from anywhere, Sundays
Sponsored by New England Amateur Radio
- Type
- Licensing class (online)
- License
- General
- Fee
- $55
- Sessions
- 4
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Ken-Tenn Amateur Radio Association & Fulton County Extension Office license class
January 5 – February 23, 2027, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Online — join from anywhere, Tuesdays
Sponsored by Ken-Tenn Amateur Radio Association & Fulton County Extension Office
- Type
- Licensing class (online)
- License
- Technician
- Fee
- Free
- Sessions
- 8
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Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club license class
January 26 – March 30, 2027, 19:00 - 21:00 Pacific Time
Online — join from anywhere
Sponsored by Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio Club
- Type
- Licensing class (online)
- License
- Extra
- Fee
- $45
- Sessions
- 10
Classes and exams by state
Each state has its own page of upcoming listings.
Teaching a class, or running an exam session?
Any club, instructor or VE team can list it here, whether or not they are a NARA member club. Listings are free and are checked by a volunteer before they appear.
List a class or exam sessionNew to this? Start with getting licensed, or read what an exam session is like.