So you are interested in HAM Radio?
Here is some general info on getting your Technician HAM radio license.

There are 3 current classes you could get. To get one, you need to one before it, ie if you want general, you need to have tech first.

Technician
General ( <-- what I have - KØVX )
Extra ( <-- what I have - KØVX )

The test is only $14 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.html

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

Question pool for Technician class (I printed these out and read over them twice and was able to pass the test)
http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2006tech.pdf
Online Practice test
http://www.qrz.com/testing.html

Study Guide
Technician Class by Gordon West, WB6NOA


If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.