Classes

Expand your knowledge or study for exams.

Expand your Amateur Radio Horizons!

At the Bowie Wireless Association, we are dedicated to getting operators the education they need to reach their goals. On this page, you will find up to date information about upcoming classes and learning sessions. You will find many of these events and classes are not hosted by BWA, but by other local and national organizations BWA has partered with.

2024 Fall / 2025 Spring License Classes

Amateur Radio License Classes are graciously sponsored by the Anne Arundel Radio Club, Rockville Science Center, and the ARRL. It is only through the generosity and support of these organizations that the classes are made available to you. Because of these fine organizations, these classes are all free of charge and will take place over Zoom. A special thank you to Kieth Millter, AE3D, who does all the hard work of preparing and teaching the classes.

It is through the hard work of the Anne Arundel Radio Club that these classes are possible. Not only are the classes free, but there is no charge for taking your exam at the clubhouse! These classes are organized perfectly to end just before a free AARC testing session. Take the test while the information is still fresh in your head.

It is recommended that you pre-register for these classes. To do so, please visit www.w3vpr.org/preregister

A copy of the related ARRL Licnese Manual for the class is required. All teaching material will be structured around the reading material. If you are registered for the class, please read the first 2 chapters before the first class!

Technician Class

Class Times: Wednesday nights, 6:30pm - 9:00pm EST.
Class Dates:  January 8th 2024 to and including March 5th 2025.
Book: ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 

General Class

Class Times: Wednesday nights, 6:30pm - 9:00pm EST.
Class Dates:  April 9th 2025 to and including June 4th 2025.
Book: ARRL General Class License Manual 10th Edition