Re:Get into amateur radio yourself - here's how .. (Score 5, Informative)

Here is some quick general info I normally hand out.

There are 4 current classes you could get. To get one, you need to one
before it, ie if you want general, you need to have tech and tech + morse
first.

Technician
Technician + Plus morse code
General
Extra

The test is only $10 and lasts for 10 years. to renew, you just have
to fill in some paper work and send it into the FCC.

The test is 35 multiple choice questions.

The Technician class Syllabus is here
http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/tech-syllabus.ht ml

To find a testing center in your area.
http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/examsearch.phtm l

Question pool for Technician class (I printed these out and read over them twice and was able to pass the test)

http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/tech2003.txt
http:/ /www.arrl.org/arrlvec/2003Technician_graphic s.pdf

Online Practice test
http://www.qrz.com/testing.html