What it takes, where to go, and how to get started with your amateur radio license. Dec 17, 2019 technician class is the beginners license. Ham radio technician class we will be streaming live a presentation given by the hurst amateur radio club, w5hrc, for those interested in getting their first ham radio license. There are three classes of ham radio licenses available to civilians. When you pass your exam, youll receive your first amateur radio license and fcc call sign. Find our sectionbysection quizzes and learning supplements here for the technician license course book and for the general license course read more. The no nonsense technician class license study guide. Technician 2018 2022 general 20192023 amateur extra. The easiest way to learn ham radio, prepare for your exam, and really get it. The no nonsense technician class license study guide really is one of the. Sep 08, 2018 this is the second video in the series how to get your tech ham radio license. Get your ham radio license, upgrade your license, or learn to work hf and dx the easy way. Together with kb6nus the nononsense technician class license study guide pdf, 411 kb, andys video series is the best free ham radio course available online. She will show you the store and introduce some of the staff in this short video.
Radio amateurs best asset, rig and rotor control, logging, digital modes, and satellite. In the 1980s i worked as a laborer and carpenter on the coast of south texas. Arrl ham radio license manual study guides get your first technician class ham radio license with the arrl ham radio license manual or look at the others listed below. I always wanted to get mine but didnt actually do it until the morse code requirement was dropped.
Used along with a class or with help from a local ham radio club, this book would help prepare someone with no radio background or little technical experience. Ham radio technician class study materials electronics. By taking progressively more challenging exams, you gain access to more frequencies and operating privileges. This book lists each question on the exam, the correct answer and a brief explanation of why the answer is correct. Addendum ozzies computer proficiencies robert osband has been working with computers since 1968, and timesharing systems since 1973. Ham radio license manual american radio relay league. The arrl ham radio license manual 4th edition has all you need to help you get your first ham license and become an amateur radio operator. How to pass the ham radio exam the prepper journal.
If youve made the decision to open up your ham radio world by going for the general class license, great. Every exact question and answer that will appear on the technician class written theory exam you will take for your entry level ham license is contained in this new, 8th edition of technician class. The amateur radio service offers a unique mix of technology, public service, convenience and fun. Pass your amateur radio technician class test the easy way easywayhambooks book 6 kindle edition. It gives the holder the privilege of broadcasting on all vhfuhf amateur bands, and a few privileges for broadcasting over hf bands shortwave radio. The first part is an narrative of the authors ham radio experience. Luckily i also found an active and supportive amateur radio club a few miles from my home. Michael burnette is an ace communicator and author par excellence who elegantly breaks down the mystery of ham radio mastery. However, if your primary goal is the license or upgrade, your best bet is to focus on the materials actually on the exam. I encourage you to get a head start on class with this home study course. After a 42 year absence, on january 12, 2019, i earned my technician and general class amateur radio license, on the same day. Abcs of getting a ham radio license get your license. Use this book, and pass the 35question license test.
Refer to the supplemental information below for additional references that may be helpful to you. Very few hams ever touch the license manuals once theyve. Join katie wy7yl on her tour of one of our ham radio outlet flagship superstores in beautiful plano, texas. There are a few places to obtain study material for the technician or any ham radio license class test. To get a technician class license, you must take a test with 35 multiplechoice questions and answer 26 questions correctly. The ham radio license manual makes it easy to get started in amateur radio. Which of the following is a form of amplitude modulation. Links other study sites and other ham radio web resources.
No nonsense technician class kb6nus ham radio blog. Each section is laid out like the book, and includes an interactive and downloadable quiz, pdfs, audio files, video files and links to other. Finally, this book is dedicated to those hard working and underappreciated people at the fcc who gave our fraternity the most powerful tool since the invention of the vacuum tube. It gives every question and answer, with hints and cheats to help you. There are excellent sources listed below from major book sellers online. Technician is the entrylevel ham radio license that lets you operate on all ham channels from 30 mhz up, which includes the very popular vhf and uhf bands. A system for informing amateurs in real time of the frequency of active dx stations.
Created by an experienced ham and adult educator, its like having your own, patient, experienced, goodhumored mentor for the exam. Use this book, and pass the 35question technician class license test. Gordon westss technician class book contains everything you need to learn to be become a licensed amateur radio operator. Getting your technician license american radio relay league. Be the first to ask a question about the arrl ham radio license manual. That novice license lapsed two years later on 4221977. He has forever changed the course of amateur radio. How to get your ham radio license in 3 simple steps. Studying for a technician license american radio relay league. As a technician licensee, you have free access to all amateur frequencies above 50 mhz, but what about on the shortwave highfrequency hf.
With a technician class license, you will have all ham radio privileges above 30 mhz. This session will be the first night, april 30th at 6pm cdt. What resources do you recommend for someone studying for their technician ticket. Tis manual will help you get your license, but getting your license is only the beginning. Amateur radio service federal communications commission. Gordon west technician class amateur license book 20182022. The technician license exam will have 35 questions, you can miss 9. Posted august 31st, 2018 by stu turner in uncategorized. The fast track to your technician class ham radio license. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. After you pass a specific test level, called an element, you have permanent credit for it as long as you keep your license. How to get technician ham radio license chapter 1 t2. Click on book image to order directly from the w5yi store now. Ham radio deluxe is the worlds most popular ham radio software.
The technician license is the gateway to amateur radio. I just used the general class study guide couldnt get the arrl manual in time. Ok yall, this brings me to my number one choice for my top five ham radio study books. Your youtube ham radio videos are excellent, and your website articles are also very informative. Studying for a technician license american radio relay. The arrl ham radio license manual is your ticket to joining the ranks of amateur radio operators. Amateur radio technician class license test easy way ham books. Technician class frequency privileges in ham radio dummies. By this hearing designation order, we commence a hearing proceeding before a commission adminstrative law judge alj to determine whether the application filed by joseph hartmann, jr.
This video series introduces you to how and walks you through the arrl ham radio license manual. The arrl ham radio license manual 3rd edition has all you need to help you get your first ham license and become an amateur radio operator. As a technician licensee, you have free access to all amateur frequencies above 50 mhz, but what about on the shortwave highfrequency hf bands. With just a little study, you can learn all you need to know to get a technician class license, which is the license class designed for beginners. Ham radio technician class practice test updated 2020. General is certainly more challenging than technician, but the fast track to your general class ham radio license explains the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer on the general class exam so youll understand and remember the subject matter. A few weeks ago i passed my technician class exam, and now i am studying for general. Online ham radio technician license class this course will prepare you for the amateur radio technician license exam that is administered by your local volunteer examiners.
The arrl license manuals are in very high demand and supplies may be limited. The fcc gives a 2year grace period for renewing your license. After publication we sometimes find omissions or need to make corrections to published content. The fast track to your general class ham radio license explains the reasoning and theory behind each correct answer on the general class exam so youll understand and remember the subject matter. Three types of licenses for ham radio operators are being granted today. Chapters cover preparations for the various services of the. When youre getting started, remembering where youre allowed to operate is important. Ax has been a licensed ham since 1972 at the age of 17. Both books are intended for technician licenses, which is to say beginners me. By studying our yellow cover technician class book, listening to the audio cd, and using this homestudy material, youll be ready to get on the air faster than you think. If you have never held a ham radio license, you must start by taking the technician exam. Here youll find compendium material for the technician license course book for the question pool 20182022.
The arrl ham radio license manual by arrl, other format. Study tips youve decided to take an exam, how to prepare. A technique to connect amateur radio systems, such as repeaters, via the internet using voice over internet protocol voip c. Tere is still much to learn, and to get the most out of amateur radio, you.
This learning system not only offers the best exam preparation available today, it will help you to really understand ham radio so that you have the competence and the. Great resource to prepare for the technician ham exam. The fast track to your general class ham radio license. Just finished the book and i am confident that i will be able to pass my exam that is in two days. If you want to earn your technician class license, this technician license study guide is definitely for you, regardless of your background. Technician class fcc element 2 amateur radio license preparation cds. The arrl ham radio license manual is designed to help you learn about every topic in the.
Includes the entire question pool with answer key, for use july 1, 2014 to june 30, 2018. Sep 06, 2018 here is the introduction to the updated tech license. This video series introduces you to how and walks you through the arrl ham radio license. Studied this book for a week, took the test and passed first time. Arrls third edition of the ham radio license manual is designed for the aspiring ham radio operator. Each section is laid out like the book, and includes an interactive and downloadable quiz, pdfs, audio files, video files and links to other related material. It tells you what selfstudy book to buy, where to get it, how to study it, and takes you through the introductory chapter. Tech book section media 2018 2022 welcome to the technician book section media page. Includes the latest question pool with answer key, for use july 1, 2018 to june 30, 2022. Here is the introduction to the updated tech license. It comes complete with audio so you can either read at your own pace, or listen and. The technician license test consists of 35 questions drawn from a. These privileges include the very popular 2meter band. A technique for measuring signal strength of an amateur transmitter via the internet.
Technician test self study guide figure 1 wb5acn at the san antonio radio club field day 2003. Every question and answer is woven into the story and identified in bold print. The technician exam has a new pool of questions as of july 1, 2014. Its actually easy to get your ham radio license also called an amateur radio license. The arrl ham radio license manual sbp ham radio course. This is by far the most fun and informative way to prepare for your technician class amateur radio license. How to get your ham radio license graywolf survival. With just a little study, you can learn all you need to know to get a technician class license, which is. Once you pass that exam, you can take the general exam, and finally the extra exam. Common questions about amateur radio and about how works. This includes the practice exam cd inside the book. All the ham radio test questions are organized in a simple and logical format that makes getting your ham radio license or upgrading to the next level fast and easy.
I knew nothing about ham radio or theory of electricity, ohms law, etc. This has 3 cds in this which is the same as the book above. If you want your license read this book otherwise buy something else and not pass because this book will help you pass. A system for informing amateurs in real time of the frequency. Jun 11, 2012 excellent for person interested in ham radio and wanting to pass the technician license exam.
In december of 1986 i earned a technicians license as n5iut. Online ham radio technician license class my off road radio. He was part of the microcomputer revolution that began with the altair 8800 in 1976, and put up his first web page using wordstar in nondocument mode after reading a howto book one weekend in 1996. The technician license course book and free supplemental web site provides everything you need to become an fcc licensed amateur radio operator. Quick and easy the second part is a 40page quick summary. Jun 01, 2006 if you have a background in radio or catch on to technical things easy, this book could easily prepare you to pass the technician basic level ham license without taking a class.
Good explanations for the questions and the rational behind the answers. Arrls third edition of the ham radio license manual is designed for the aspiring ham. Louis got his ham radio license with us because i wanted to be able to assist with emergency services. Ham radio technician class license manual 3rd edition. There are excellent sources listed below from major book. Use the arrl ham radio license manual, 4th edition, as your textbook to help you pass the technician class license exam. It comes complete with audio so you can either read at your own pace, or listen and read along, or listen while you are working on other things. Technician is going to be where you want to start, with the other licenses being good ideas a little down the road after a little bit more practice. This learning system not only offers the best exam preparation available today, it will help you to really understand ham radio so that you have the competence and the confidence to get. Later, you can research other ham radio topics, for which the arrl handbook for radio communications is a much better reference book than the license manuals. Get your first technician class ham radio license with the arrl ham radio license manual or look at the others listed below.
Nononsense technician class license study guide for tests given. Jul 01, 2018 click on book image to order directly from the w5yi store now. Ham radio technician class license manual 4th edition. I earned my first amateur radio license novice on 4221975. The fcc technician license exam covers basic regulations, operating practices and electronics theory, with a focus on vhf and uhf applications. All ham and no spam the easy way focuses only on the right answers. Heres why you need one, how i got mine, and how you can get yours. The technician class test is a written exam, consisting of 35 multiplechoice questions. Katie from california got both her technician and general class license with ham radio prep. Includes the latest question pool with answer key, for use beginning july 1, 2018. A system for providing access to websites via amateur radio.
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