How do I obtain an amateur radio license?

In order to obtain an amateur radio license, you are required to pass a test.  Classes are offered throughout the Puget Sound area to provide training to obtain an amateur radio license and administer the test.  If you pass, you will receive a certificate before you leave (you do have to wait approximately 10 days before receiving you call sign, though, from the FCC).  The classes are usually over two days, are free, but require $15 to cover costs of administering the test(s) required to obtain your license (payable at the beginning of the test).

The Issaquah Amateur Radio Club (IARC) usually offers two testing sessions during the year.  The first course is usually scheduled in May, just after the completion of the Spring CERT class; the second, in December, just after the Fall CERT class.  For more details see their website.  To find out other locations in the Puget Sound area more convenient for you, click here.

Ham Radio Training/Testing - Virtual training/testing sessions are available.  Below are links which may help you study for the class and/or take the test.

Study options: 
    Preparation (studying) for exams can be found at https://hamstudy.org and https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com. Some offer training options, but all offer practice tests to prepare you for the final.

Testing options:
    1. Mike and Key ARC - http://mikeandkey.org/classes.php
    2. Lake Washington Ham Club (LWHC) - offers online exams.  See process at .  A list of LWHC sessions is at https://hamstudy.org/sessions/ae7td.  If you live in the Seattle area, they offer a year's free membership in the club.     
    3. Other testing sessions are listed at http://hamstudy.org/sessions/online.