The instructor will be teaching from the syllabus during the class. E1c changed bandwith to bandwidth e9d changed feedpoint to. The following is a helpful guide to use when studying to pass the fcc ham radio written examinations. The main category is amateur radio study guides that is about amateur radio study guides. When you pass your extra class exam, the license term still remains the same you dont automatically get 10 more years before renewal. Fast track, ham radio, amateur radio, michael burnette, michael burnett, af7kb, arrl, w5yi, gordon west, extra class. All the possible questions that could be in the exam are covered in this syllabus. Would love to see a teachingstudy program for the extra exam that does not just have questions and answers would like the theory behind it so i can reason issues, not just pass the test. Jack is an extra class license holder, arrl certified instructor, arrl eastern washington technical coordinator, arrl spokane area technical specialist, arrl volunteer examiner and retired electrical engineer. An extra class license grants full operating privileges on all amateur bands. This study guide contains over 380 test questions, with answers, from a test pool as released by. This study guide for ham amateur radio operators is for the general class.
The 11th edition of the arrl extra class license manual for ham radio is a mandatory adjunct to this course. Test study tips callsign database by qrz ham radio. The nononsense, general class license study guide for tests given after july 1, 2007 dan romanchik kb6nu. I hit it hard, and studied for 60 hours over the course of 23 days, and then took all three tests in one sitting. Formulas on the general class ham radio license exam. I am and i have a friend that wants to get his license too so i will recommend your books and videos to him. It tells you what self study manual to buy and where to get it. Pdf file containing the study guide for the extra class license. Each student should have a color printed copy of this extra license syllabus to study from and to bring to class. Due to a hard drive crash this app has been replace with ham test prep new. These videos are updated for the 11th edition of the arrl extra class license manual for ham radio. Book contains all 712 questions and answers, along with gordos educational, fun answer explanations. Aug 22, 2017 arrl extra class license manual, 11th edition.
Flash and pass flash cards for all amateur ham radio licenses. The nononsense, general class license study guide resource. The nononsense series of amateur radio license study guides has become famous for helping people pass the tests. For this exam, fifty questions are randomly selected from subelements in the extra exam question pool. The amateur extra class question and answer pool 622 questions valid 07012020 through 06302024 pdf format text format word format diagrams pdf arrl amateur extra other free online ham radio license study and practice exam sites. Added 20202024 extra exam pool for use on exams after jun 30. Get your ham radio license, upgrade your license, or learn to work hf and dx the easy way. The perfect license for those looking to use ham radio for emergency communications. You cant pass without putting in the necessary study time. Amateur extra class expires jul 1, 2020 technician class 2018 2022 general class 20192023 amateur extra class expires jul 1, 2020. Gordon west, wb6noa, study manual for the 20162020 fcc element 4 written examination for the amateur extra class ham radio license.
All the exam questions with answer key, for use july 1, 2008 to june 30, 2012. Watch the video below to learn how these videos work handinhand with the manual. Wardos experiences in ham radio contributed greatly to a 20year career in broadcast. Study guides for technician, general and extra classes are available and other formats may be. Rather, your upcoming class will take your textbook questions and answers and relate them to the real world of ham radio. To get an amateur extra class license, you must pass a 50question examination, sometimes referred to as element 4. May 01, 2016 gordon west, wb6noa, study manual for the 20162020 fcc element 4 written examination for the amateur extra class ham radio license. If you read this and follow the methodology, you will pass. Other study sites and other ham radio web resources. Ncvec 3rd public domain release of 20162020 extra class. In fact, just as with the technician set of videos and the general set of videos, it is the course. This link is listed in our web site directory since thursday jan 15 2009, and till today the nononsense, general class license study guide has been followed for a total of 3699.
So, in 2006, i decided it was time to study up and take the test. Amateur radio study guides category is a curation of 15 web resources on, official w1ul ham cram website, chelmsford amateur radio society courses, coax publications inc. Aug 18, 2016 heres your introductory video to chapter 1 of the arrl extra class license manual for ham radio. The nononsense extra class license study guide for tests given between july. The ham test online web site estimates that it will take 10 hours to study for the technician exam, 20 hours to study for the general exam, and 30 hours to study for the amateur extra exam. Just a few short years ago, lots of people thought that the hobby of ham radio would be almost completely dead by now, but the opposite has happened ham radio is officially more popular than ever, and nearly a million people in the us have an amateur radio license. Arrl extra class license manual, 11th edition page 8. E1c changed bandwith to bandwidth e9d changed feedpoint to feed point in the pool itself. Home study with your program allowed me to pass the amateur extra class test on may 19 with 49 of 50 correct answers. This study guide will become obsolete on july 1, 2020, when the new extra class question pool goes into effect.
Improved question pool page behavior when all of these choices are correct is the correct answer june 22, 2019. School features a ham radio class for the technician class license exam. It will also available as a paperback directly from amazon. Ham radio extra class practice test example questions. Ham amateur radio general class study guide for mobile. The no nonsense extra class license study guide is also available for the amazon kindle and kindle reader apps. The no nonsense extra class license study guide is also available as a pdf file and as smart flash cards. Ax has been a licensed ham since 1972 at the age of 17. If this book doesnt help you pass the test, ill give you your money back. The amateur extra class license is the top level of amateur radio licenses and conveys all amateur radio privileges.
Study guide for extra class exam questions valid july 1, 2016 through june 30, 2020 this version of the question pool has been rearranged to follow the topics as presented in the arrl extra class license manual,10th edition. Authors class requirements when he is teaching an extra license class. Updated email validation to allow new top level domains march 4, 2019. In additions, all three of these study guides are now available as pdf files. Besides, some of my students had already gotten their extras, and i found it a bit embarassing to have a lower class of license than they had. Andy, thank you so much for the very helpful videos, i also used your book the ham whisperers technician class license course they were both a big help along with a little help from. The 35 general exam questions are derived from a pool of 456 questions and the 50 extra exam questions come from an incredibly large 700 question pool. The following changes have been made to the posted 20202024 extra class question pool released january 22, 2020. Additional information and resources to help you study for the extra class license can be found on. 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. These videos give you an overview of the sections youll be studying, along with a few videos of how things actually work.
Ham radio exam extra class practice test updated 2020. Ham radio extra class license practice test just a few short years ago, lots of people thought that the hobby of ham radio would be almost completely dead by now, but the opposite has happened ham radio is officially more popular than ever, and nearly a million people in the us have an amateur radio license. What it takes, where to go, and how to get started with your amateur radio license. Amateur radio extra class license class syllabus arrl. Its like having a tutor to walk you through the whole thing. It has the new technician question pool for 2018 through 2022. This web page is provided by jack tiley ad7fo to help others get licensed and to learn about the amateur radio hobby.
What type of transmission is most often used for a ham radio mesh. Added new general question pool for exams after jun 30. Whether youre just starting out in amateur radio or looking to upgrade to a higher class license, flash and pass is absolutely the fastest way to obtain that new ticket. Answer selections may be presented in a different order on the actual. The normal term for an fccissued amateur radio license is 10 years. Many thanks for the comprehensive extra class study material and practice tests. The no nonsense series of amateur radio license study guides has become famous for helping people pass the tests. Its clear that he spent many hours creating the videos. This is an amateur radio extra class practice exam 20162020 fcc element 4 which is used to help prepare for the written exams. After i started teaching amateur radio classes and writing license study guides, i decided it was high time to get the extra. The arrl extra class license manual is your ticket to every privilege granted to amateur radio operators. Extra class exam study guide march 20 page 4 supplies you will need arrl tenth edition of the extra class license manual arrl extra class license manual 10th edition isbn. What type of transmission is most often used for a ham radio mesh network. About the nononsense, general class license study guide the resource is currently listed in in a single category.
Once all the question pools in this version have become obsolete, this version will be removed from the app store. Be sure to bring your completed home study notes to the first class session. Thank you for visiting our gordon west radio school website. Apr 11, 2020 the no nonsense extra class license study guide is also available as a pdf file and as smart flash cards. It will take dedicated study time to pass the general and especially the extra exam.
Detailed explanations for all questions, including fcc rules. This page contains all the formulas needed for the general class ham radio license exam. Briggs longbothum, ab2nj ve and amateur extra class licensee. As you study, cover the answer key provided at the margin to test your knowledge. I think its one of the very best resources available on the internet.
Hacking the general and extra exams from n7smi study. Gordon west, wb6noa, 20162020 extra class fcc element 4. Additional reference material is listed on my study materials page. To get an amateur extra class license, you must pass a 50question examination, sometimes. Just a few short years ago, lots of people thought that the hobby of ham radio would be almost completely dead by now, but the opposite has happened ham radio is officially more popular than ever, and nearly a million people in. It is the exact same app, same functionality same price free. The no nonsense extra class license study guide is also available for the amazon kindle and for the. Listed under the ham radioexamsstudy guides category that is about amateur radio study guides. Study material for this question can be found in the following resources. Heres your introductory video to chapter 1 of the arrl extra class license manual for ham radio.
Amateur extra class expires jul 1, 2020 technician class 2018 2022. Class license manual, or the question pool itself at. I hope to hear you on the extra class airwaves very soon gordon west wb6noa w to order the gordon west extra class book, go to. Written in a simple, easytounderstand style, this study guide will help you upgrade to amateur extra class. If you want any of those versions, shoot me an email, and ill let you know when they are available. Study guide for extra class exam questions chapter 2. Ham radio extra class license practice test just a few short years ago, lots of people thought that the hobby of ham radio would be almost completely dead by now, but the opposite has happened ham radio is officially more popular than ever, and nearly a million people in. I used your site in tandem to a class room overview on a projector with live discussion of the material. The upcoming class is absolutely not a cram session followed by the test. Together with kb6nus the nononsense technician class license study guide pdf, 411 kb.
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