Ham Radio Exams Resources
Exam resources and practice for amateur radio operators
Becoming a licensed ham radio operator requires passing an examination to demonstrate knowledge of radio theory, regulations, and operating practices. These exams ensure operators understand how to use their stations responsibly and effectively on the amateur bands. Many hams start with the Technician license, which grants privileges on VHF/UHF bands, before upgrading to General or Extra class for broader HF band access and more power.
New hams can find numerous resources to prepare for their exams, from online study guides like HamStudy.org and Ham Test Online to video courses and practice tests. Many Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (VECs), such as the ARRL VEC, organize exam sessions and provide information on licensing requirements and vanity call signs. Operators can also locate nearby exam sessions and even find resources for learning Morse code, which is still a popular mode for many QSOs.
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- Exam Practice (14)
- Exam Questions (5)
- Instructor Resources (5)
- Study Guides (13)
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home of the AA9PW exam practice pages.This site is designed to allow you practice for the following FCC Radio and FAA Aviation licensing exams. -
This page will help you find a US amateur license exam session near you. -
Welcome to Amateur Radio (HAM RADIO), by ARRL. A good Starting point for novices. -
Information about amateur licensing: examination requirements, scheduled exam sessions, renewals, FCC and NCVEC forms, vanity call signs, volunteer examiners, fees, special-event call signs. -
Ekins offers an fc preparatory training class for grol and for all commercial licenses, permits and endorsements, including gmdss, stcw and the 70-hour coast-guard approved course. -
It's a whole new way of preparing for the government FCC License examination. The classroom is your home. -
Online computer-based training for the amateur radio written exams -
This group is dedicated to those who are interested in getting started in amateur radio or upgrading to a higher class license -
Study for your ham radio license with hamstudy.org, a free suite of study tools with user contributed explanations for the questions. Learning flashcards and smart practice tests ensure that you see and learn the full pool while statistics enable you to track your progress. -
The NCVEC is a not-for-profit voluntary association, with membership comprised of the various Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certified Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (VECs). -
Give Amateur Radio tests for the FCC -
A freware book on learning morse-code. The Art & Skill of Radio-Telegraphy Third Revised Edition by William G. Pierpont N0HFF, online version available in multiple languages -
A great resource for new Hams, those who want to become new Hams, or those who just need a refresher. The site offers some good video courses to help prepare for the exams. -
Earn your Technician or General Amateur Radio License in a one day course. -
Prepare for the exams with Radio examens in Nederland.