To get a technician class license, you must take a test with 35. Complete fcc element 2 amateur radio license preparation. Any amateur holding a technician or higher class license t1b03 which frequency is within the 6 meter amateur band. This book is designed to help those who want to get their license.
Gordon west, wb6noa, has been a ham radio operator for more than 50 years. 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. Studying for a technician license american radio relay. Kb6nus nononsense technician class license study guide. A system used to encrypt command signals to an amateur radio satellite study material for this question can be found in the following resources. The ham radio license manual makes it easy to get started in amateur radio. I recommend the following book to study for the july 1, 2018, to june 30, 2022 ques.
There are three classes of licenses that are offered by the fcc the. W5yi gwtm18 educational study guides, gwtm18 ham radio outlet. T1b02 which amateur radio stations may make contact with an amateur radio station on the international space station iss using 2 meter and 70 cm band frequencies. Tere is still much to learn, and to get the most out of amateur radio, you will. Ham radio school technician class license course book. If you want to earn your technician class license, this. Use this book, and pass the 35question license test.
The no nonsense study guide pass your technician class test the easy way the hamradioschool. Jan 14, 2021 technician class is the beginners license. No nonsense technician class kb6nus ham radio blog. Get the best deals on ham radio books when you shop the largest. Sometimes studying for an exam can be boring so i decided to give people that are studying for the technician class license exam a different way to study and learn. Pass your amateur radio technician class test the easy way easywayhambooks book 1 kindle edition by k4ia, buck. A license manual and study guide for the amateur radio general class and radio technician tests with 100 test questions. It includes the latest question pool with answer key, for use july 1, 2018 to june 30, 2022. It tells you what selfstudy book to buy, where to get it, how to study it, and takes you through the introductory chapter.
By don butler, n4ujw updated 062014 now that you have passed that technician exam and you are the proud owner of your call sign, some of you may say to yourselfwhats next. Ham radio technician class license manual 4th edition. Hes also published a book called the ham whisperers technician class license course currently available for the amazon kindle with practice quizzes, study sheets, and practice examinations. A new way to study heres a new approach to passing the technician class test. Nononsense technician class license study guide for tests given. To get your license you must pass a multiplechoice test. Includes the entire question pool with answer key, for use july 1, 2018 to june 30, 2022. The ves determine the operator class for which you are qualified by testing your knowledge in operating an amateur station. Amateur radio ham radio extra class technician class. The fast track to your technician class ham radio license. Technician class frequency privileges in ham radio dummies. When you pass, youll receive your first amateur radio license and fcc call sign.
The technician license course book and free supplemental web site provides everything you need to become an fcc licensed amateur radio operator. Arrl ham radio technician license manual amazon link. Your first ham radio station as a new technician class operator. When youre getting started, remembering where youre allowed to operate is important. The technician class license is the beginning of your ham radio journey. The best ham radio study guides free download tips for. 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. Apr 05, 2019 alright yall, those are my top 5 ham radio study books for 2019. Any amateur holding a technician or higher class license t1b03 which frequency is within the. Apr 01, 2021 amateur radio ham radio extra class technician class lot of 3.
Ham radio study guide manual for technician class, general class and amateur extra class license. Seeking online ham radio course for technician class. I am the author of 21 things to io witn your amaateur raadio license, a book for those who have. The general class license is the middle level of amateur radio licenses and has vastlyincreased privileges on the hf bandsyou can use these to talk with the world. Gordos new 20182022 technician class study manual for the element 2 exam includes lots of features to make it easier for the aspiring ham to earn their entry level amateur radio license technician class. Logically organized, buildingblock approach in small, easytodigest sections. The fast track to your general class ham radio license. This study guide is designed to help you pass element 3. Trivium test prep is an independent test prep study guide company that produces and prints all of our books right here in the usa. Technician ham cram study guide cherokee amateur radio. Most new amateur radio operators start with the nocode technician class operator license. The class will take you through the american radio relay league arrl book for the technician class license. Weve also added lots of new photos to illustrate specific topics. Eric is a prolific author contributing to ham radio magazines, and is the twotime recipient of the william orr, w6sai, technical writing award from the arrl.
Heres the easy way to get your technician class amateu. A bandbyband plan showing where to find different types of activity is. This instructors guidefor technic ian class is based on my 40 years of offering amateur radio training courses. Use the arrl ham radio license manual, 4th edition, as your textbook to help you pass the technician class license exam. As a technician licensee, you have free access to all amateur frequencies above 50 mhz, but what about on the shortwave highfrequency hf bands. Use our class locator to find a class offered in your local area.
Dec 01, 2020 fun way to study for technician class license exam. The technician license is the gateway to amateur radio. The easiest way to learn ham radio, prepare for your exam, and really get it. Available in softcover and spiral bound, and with easytounderstand bitesized sections, you can pass the 35question technician class license test. By studying my yellow cover book technician class, and using this homestudy material and the audio cd, youll also be ready to get on the air.
The fast track to your technician class ham radio license by. If you have done nothing more than balance a checkbook since middleschool math and you have replaced the batteries in an electronic toy, you are overqualified to pass the. Some of the best study guides for the ham radio exam also offer guides for the general and amateur extra exams. Although the book is self study, sometimes its helpful to have a guide. If you want to earn your technician class license, this technician license study guide is definitely for you, regardless of your background. The fast track to your general class ham radio license by. Nichols, kl7aj, joins gordo in this new edition of technician class. Extra class fcc license preparation for element 4 extra class theory this item was published by master publishing inc. I am the author of 21 things to io witn your amaateur raadio license, a book for those. Arrl, the national association for amateur radio 225 main street newington, ct, 061111400 usa tel. This is the second video in the series how to get your tech ham radio license. The material looks intimidating, but you dont need to be an electrical engineer or math whiz. Sep 24, 2020 finally, all of these guides for the ham radio exam are for the technician class exam. Amateur radio technician class license test easy way ham books.
Inspire a love of reading with amazon book box for kids discover. An instructors guide for using the gordon west 20142018. Have you heard of the ham radio school technician license course. Amateur radio, more commonly known as ham radio, is once again growing in popularity after. Top 5 ham radio study books for 2019 everything ham radio. This booklet will encourage you to offer classes as part of your local ham radio club, your local community college system, or perhaps as a park district class. Hamtestonline study for your ham radio license exam. Fcc amateur radio technician license course lesson 1 part 1. Everything you need to become a licensed ham radio operator the quick and easy. Trivium test preps ham radio license study guide 20182019 covers. The technician class test is a written exam, consisting of 35 multiplechoice questions. I encourage you to get a head start on class with this home study course. Oct 14, 2020 have you heard of the ham radio school technician license course. Created by an experienced ham and adult educator, its like having your own, patient, experienced, goodhumored mentor for the exam.
If you want to earn your technician class amateur radio license, this technician license course book is definitely for you, regardless of your background. Includes the latest question pool with answer key, for use through june 30, 2022. It confers limited operating privileges but a world of opportunity. Knowing ham radio getting acquainted with the technology. To get a technician class license, you must take a test with 35 multiplechoice questions and answer 26 questions correctly.
Highlighted text lets you zeroin on exam question specifics and language. Matt dillon if ordered early ham radio outlet, portland store, 18007654267. Study in your jammies, save gasoline, and reduce your carbon footprint. The technician license test consists of 35 questions drawn from a pool of about 350. Pass your amateur radio extra class test the easy way 20202024 edition this book lists each question on the exam, the correct answer and a brief explanation of why the answer is correct. The nononsense, general class license study guide details. These questions from the beginning chapters of the book. 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. It gives the holder the privilege of broadcasting on all vhfuhf amateur bands, and a few privileges for broadcasting over hf bands shortwave radio. How to get your ham radio license in 3 simple steps. I created a crossword puzzle book that has nine crossword puzzles with questions from the technical class license exam.
The test is multiple choice and the other study guides take you through the 426 possible questions including all four answers for each question. Gordon west technician class amateur license book 20182022. Pass your amateur radio technician class test the easy way easywayhambooks. We highly recommend that anyone studying for the technician test take the time watch. The test is multiple choice and the other study guides take you through the pool of 424. Technician class ham license online help for your self study. Simple, well written explanations, not just repackaged public domain questions to memorize. How to get technician ham radio license chapter 1 t2. We cover the first chapter of the book, which has lots of good background mate. If there is interest, well also cover the material for the general class license. The fast track to your technician ham radio license explains the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer on the amateur radio exam, so youll understand and remember the subject matter. Use this book to pass the 35question technician license test. Fcc amateur radio technician license course lesson 1 part. The fast track to your technician class ham radio license on.
The no nonsense technician class license study guide ok yall, this brings me to my number one choice for my top five ham radio study books. To obtain a general class license, you must pass the technician class test in addition to the general class test. Heres the easy way to get your technician class amateur radio license. If you want to earn your technician class amateur radio license, this.
Ham radio technician class practice test updated 2021. Matt dillon if ordered early ham radio outlet, portland store, 1. Balanced depth with simplicity for real understanding of ham radio concepts. It is a trade softcover of 292 pages, weighing 16oz, in near fine to fine. Pass your amateur radio technician class test the easy. Ill mention that where appropriate because thats a big plus for some people. Fast track ham license seriesheres everything you need to pass your extra class exam, completely updated for the july 1, 2020 to july 1, 2024 examinations. When using a club station whose trustee is an amateur extra class operator licensee. Apr 05, 2021 arrl ham radio license manual 4th edition is all you need to become an amateur radio operator. Gordon westss technician class book contains everything you need to learn to be become a licensed amateur radio operator. Some newcomers, however, begin at the general class. Key words are highlighted in blue throughout the book.
Better than practice exams we teach the materials, so you learn, not memorize. Click on book image to order directly from the w5yi store now. Do you have an updated course to accommodate the new technician exam. When, under normal circumstances, may a technician class licensee be the control operator of a station operating in an exclusive amateur extra class operator segment of the amateur bands.
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