Resources

License Types and Testing:

Operating privileges are based on license classes granted by the FCC. All exams are based on a question pool system, where all possible questions are released by the ARRL.

ARRL Resources: http://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed

Types of License Classes:

• Technician - Entry level exam. Privileges to most frequencies above 30 mHz. Limited HF frequencies

  • https://dcasler.com/ham-radio/training/

  • https://hamstudy.org/tech2018

• General - Given some operating privileges on all Amateur Radio bands and all operating modes.

  • https://dcasler.com/ham-radio/general/

  • https://hamstudy.org/general2019

• Amateur Extra - Given all operating privileges on all Amateur Radio bands and all operating modes.

  • https://dcasler.com/ham-radio/extra/

  • https://hamstudy.org/extra2020

Test Sessions:

• https://hamstudy.org/sessions (Online)

• http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session (Local Area)

Other Resources:

Learn about FT8 (Digital Mode):

• https://youtu.be/233HQs_8JGQ

• https://youtu.be/0edSacXsSco

Local Repeaters (2m and 70cm band):

• https://repeaterbook.com/repeaters/location_search.php?type=county&state_id=06&loc=Orange