If you're interested in becoming a ham radio operator and you're going to be in the Silicon Valley area on January 24th, you should check out the Ham Radio Training and Testing in a Day sponsored by South County Amateur Radio Emergency Services . It sounds like a fun event and chances are you can walk out at the end of the day with your Tech ticket! The event will be held in Los Altos, CA which is a beautiful little city in it's own right. Bring your friends, and family. If they don't want to attend class with you, they'll love Los Altos anyway!