Getting the Technician Class License
I'm glad you're interested in studying and taking that first step to get your amateur radio license. Take a look at these resources on the Internet, which can help you achieve your first amateur radio license!
Internet Study Guides
You'll need some study material to build up the knowledge needed to pass the exam. There's great websites that have good study guides in a PDF file format that you can download, print and read. Choose the one that's right for you.
- W5YD Web Site
- PDF File containing the Study Guide for the Technician Class license.
- PDF File containing the Study Guide for the General Class license.
- PDF File containing the Study Guide for the Extra Class license.
Printed Study Guides
You can pick up one of the printed study guides listed below and read through it. Quite a number of hams (including yours truly) passed their license exams without having to take formal classes. Once you get exposed to the materials, find an "elmer" (a mentor or informal teacher) and ask questions about the areas that you're unclear. You'll be amazed that just a handful of questions will clear up certain areas, and the rest will snap into place.
Amateur License Question Pool
The NCVEC is the national organization that oversees the Volunteer Examiner program for amateur radio licensing. They also create the question and answer pools used for the licensing exams.
- PDF file of the Technician Class Question Pool
- PDF file of the General Class Question Pool
- PDF file containing graphics for the General Class Question Pool
- PDF file of the Extra Class Question Pool
- PDF file containing graphics for the Extra Class Question Pool
Links to other study material
You may find these links to be of value as you search for more study material.
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