Jan 18, 2026
DARA UNIVERSITY NEWS
FALL CLASS SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED!!!
It’s time to consider joining us for the next DARA University class. All classes are free, and the textbook will be the ARRL License Manual, which is available at the DARA meetings, on the first day of class, on Amazon, or at your local bookstore.
All classes are held in the classroom at:
Dayton Amateur Radio Association clubhouse
6619 Bellefontaine Road
Dayton, Ohio 45424
The following classes are offered:
Technician
The DARA Technician class will be held on:
Friday March 20, 2026
Friday March 27, 2026
Saturday April 4, 2026
Friday April 10, 2026
Classes begin in the evening at 7:00PM
This class will use the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual Technician Class. Available at DARA Meetings, on the first day of Class or through Amazon.
General
The DARA General class will be held on:
Saturday April 18, 2026
Saturday April 25, 2026
Saturday May 2, 2026
Saturday May 9, 2026
Classes begin in Saturday mornings at the clubhouse from 0900-1300
This class will use the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual Technician Class. Available at DARA Meetings, on the first day of Class or through Amazon
Extra
In person classes coming in the Fall.
The DARA Extreme Boot Camp for Extra is available during Hamvention. Details here
ALL CLASSES ARE FREE
ARRL LICENSE MANUAL
…is the textbook. Available on Amazon or from your local Bookstore.
BENEFIT
- A license allows you to take advantage of long-distance transmission without depending on the internet or landlines.
- The license provides a direct line of communication that help other people when it comes to urgent situations.
- You can join a large ham radio community of people sharing the same hobbies.
- You can take part in volunteer projects.
- It adds to your resume