ETA International

10/08/2026

Get Certified in Line & Antenna Sweeping with Thompson Communications

Ready to expand your communications expertise? Get your LAS certification training in Nashville!

Get hands-on experience testing and verifying line and antenna sweeping skills using VNA/FDR technology, plus complete the LAS written certification exam.

October 14–15, 2026
Nashville Communications
330 Plus Park Blvd., Nashville, TN 37217
$900 — includes ETA exam fee

Already taking GCT1? Save big!
Take both classes and get LAS for just $700!

Why LAS?
Earn a stand-alone ETA certification
Build toward the Journeyman CET pathway
Earn an ICAC-accredited certification
FREE ETA exam retake after 30 days*

Ready to register?
Email [email protected]

*Retakes do not apply to FCC exams and must be completed within one year of the original exam session.

10/08/2026

Get Certified in General Communications with Thompson Communications

Take your skills to the next level with General Communications Technician Level 1 (GCT1) training in Nashville, TN.

This course covers RF and basic electronics and prepares you for ETA certification in areas relevant to public safety and commercial radio communications.

October 12–14, 2026
Nashville Communications
330 Plus Park Blvd., Nashville, TN 37217
$900 — ETA exam fee included

Bring a laptop to take the online certification exam.

Ready to get started?
Email [email protected] to register.

⭐ Includes access to a FREE ETA exam retake after the required 30-day waiting period.*

*Retakes do not apply to FCC exams and must be completed within one year of the original exam session.

10/06/2026

ETA Board of Directors Nominations Have Closed!

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination and helped identify leaders ready to serve ETA.

Voting will open soon! Stay tuned for more information on the candidates and how to cast your vote.

09/29/2026

Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level?

Your skills are valuable. Prove it with an ETA certification.

From electronics and communications to fiber optics, IT, renewable energy, and more, ETA offers certifications designed to help you build expertise, validate your skills, and stand out in today’s workforce.

Whatever your career path, there’s an ETA certification to help you move forward.

Explore your options and find your certification: https://www.etai.org/why_choose_eta_certifications.html

09/23/2026

Nominations for the ETA Board of Directors Are Closing Soon!

Do you know someone who would be a great addition to the ETA Board of Directors? Now is the time to nominate them!

Board members play an important role in helping shape the future of ETA, support our members, and strengthen our organization.

Don’t wait—nominations are closing soon! Submit your nomination today!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/27-28BoardNominations

09/08/2026

VA’s Tech Career Training Program, VET TEC, Is Back, Enrolling Veterans Now

Version 2.0 is launching in a tech job market that looks nothing like its predecessor’s.

09/03/2026

ETA will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

If you would like to test on Saturday, please have your request in by Thursday, September 3rd by 4pm Eastern.

Happy Labor Day from ETA International!

08/24/2026

Imaging Earth’s subsurface with thunderstorm-generated seismic waves

Thunder generates atmospheric acoustic waves that couple into the ground, producing seismic signals called “thunderquakes.” Although widely observed, this atmosphere-solid Earth conversion has rarely been exploited for imaging because the coupled ...

08/21/2026

Zayo Stays Ahead of AI Infrastructure Demand Through Long-Term Fiber Supply Agreement with Corning

Corning's expanded deal secures a significant portion of Zayo's fiber needs this decade; more than 8,000 long-haul miles are planned in collaboration with NVIDIA.

08/18/2026

Ready to go for ISE Expo 2026! Visit us as Booth 715 and say hi to Bill, Bee and Saleh.