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Thursday, January 31, 2013

2013 NWS Skywarn Training

National Weather Service

Skywarn Training

 

Sponsored by

 Battle Creek Emergency Management
Free Training
 
 
It is not required, but we are asking everyone to sign up so we can get a general idea on the numbers that will show up. http://bit.ly/vrmskywarn
 
Saturday, March 30, 2013
 10:00am– 12:00 noon
Location:
Lake View Middle School
300 South 28th street
Battle Creek, MI. 49015
 

Presentation

Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service office in Grand Rapids, will present the Skywarn, severe weather spotting program.

HIAD - Ham In A Day May 4th, 2013

Ham in a Day
Technician or General License
 
Sponsored by:
City of Battle Creek Emergency Management
Description
No technical knowledge or Morse code requirements are needed. This class is for anyone who would like to obtain their technician or general level amateur radio license. More than 1000 people have taken these classes and passed! The class consists of guided study sessions with hourly breaks followed by the FCC testing session.
**This class uses memory retention.
People who have concentration issues or a learning disability may not do well in this type of class.
 
If you just want to take the test, show up at 4pm. You are allowed to take the Technician’s, General, or Extra Test.
 Dates & Times
May 4th, 2013
10:00 – 4:00pm Study Sessions
12:30-1:00pm Lunch (included)
4:00pm Testing Session
 Cost
$35.00 (includes FCC test fee)
$15.00 Just for EXAM
($2 PayPal convenience Fee)
Registration/Payment
Pay with PayPal to reserve your spot as seating is limited to 35 participants.
MUST PAY IN ADVANCE BY PAYPAL OR CHECK, NO RESERVATIONS
Registration Deadline: May 1st, 2013
No refunds will be given for no show, due to limited class size and those we have turned away.
If available bring a legal photo ID such as a Drivers License or Passport
If no legal photo ID is available then bring 2 pieces of photo ID.
Anyone 16 years old or younger must have a parent or legal guardian present for the entire session.
Location:
Department of Public Works
Multipurpose Room 214
150 S. Kendall St.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Questions
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Note: You must first have a Technician's License first. You are eligible to test for both classes, but the study class is for either or, not both. When paying, please state whether you are taking the Technician's Class or General class.


Technician Class + Test
 

General Class + Test
 

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