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AMATEUR RADIO LICENSE CLASS & EXAM
May 2rd & May 9th & May 23rd 2026
FCC Exams May 23rd
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Members from the Half Moon Bay and SC4 Amateur Radio clubs will be conducting a 2 ½ day Technician Licensing Class on May 2 and May 9, 2026 beginning at 10 AM at the HMB Library. There will also be a short final class on May 23rd (from 10 AM to 11:30 AM) followed by the FCC exams (see below).
To register for the class, please email licensing@hmbarc.org (or if you have questions).
We will also hold an in-person FCC Licensing Exam on Saturday May 23, 2026 from 11:30 AM until 2 PM at the HMB Library. All license class exams will be offered and it is not required that you attend the Licensing class.
To register for the exam, please do so before May 16 using this link or scan the QR Code below:
Once licensed, amateur (“ham”) radio allows you to communicate over long distances without relying on the internet or the cell phone network. It is great for emergencies, outdoor communications, fun and experimentation!
MONTHLY CLUB MEETING
Third Wednesday of each month at 7pm, Fire Station 40, 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
IMPORTANT: For March we're at Fire Station 41, 555 Obispo Road, El Granada
Be sure to park along the street and not in the fire station lot
March Topics: Setting up a mobile radio command post plus Adding a mobile rig to your car
UPCOMING 2026 EVENTS
Feb 22 Training Net Control Operations
Apr 26 Pacific Coast Dream Machines
May 16 Training Go-Kits
Jun 27/28 ARRL Field Day
Aug 1 San Mateo County Disaster Prep Day
Aug 22 Training ARES Messaging
Sept 26 CERT Great Coastside ShakeOut
Oct 18 Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Run
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Meetings and Discussion
Meetings and Discussion
New members and visitors to the Coastside are always welcome at our club meetings. See the Training section below for more information about getting started on the coastside, or getting a license.
HMBARC meets from 7 to 9 PM on the third Wednesday of every month, at the Coastside Fire Protection District Station 40, 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. Park on Main Street next to Station 40, not in the station lots. Also, be sure to enter via the station front door, not through the side gate.
The general public is welcome to attend. Meetings are concurrently streamed on Zoom. Contact us for details. You can also connect with the group on our discussion forum at https://groups.io/g/HMBARC.
Fall 2019 Ham training
Training + Ham Buddy
Training + Ham Buddy
We offer both informal, peer-to-peer support and information on how to get your license.
Ham Buddy Program
Ham Buddy Program
New members and visitors to the Coastside are always welcome at our club meetings. We have instituted a special email address, hambuddy@hmbarc.org to provide an easy way for new or prospective ham radio operators to reach out for help (e.g. understanding the pros and cons of different radios, programming a handheld with the Coastside band plan, and getting started in HF, digital).
Whether you are new to the club, new to the area, or a new ham, we are glad to see you!
Ham Licensing and Training
Ham Licensing and Training
For more information on getting your ham license, and license training, see our Training page.
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