Tips:
  • Spend time at regular intervals studying -- sometime every day.
  • Don't assume you know the material because you have electronics training.  Knowledge of the FCC Rules and Operating Procedures are paramount to passing the official exam.
  • Use the materials provided here and/or purchase the applicable ARRL License Manual
  • Use On-line Practice Test Web Sites.  https://hamstudy.org recommended.
  • You can do it!  Don't Give Up!

Steps to Follow:

Step 1 - Examine the Rules -- Title 47 CFR Part 97

-  Part 97 at ARRL.org

   http://www.arrl.org/part-97-amateur-radio

-  47 CFR Part 97 Amateur Radio Rules

  https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.1


Step 2 - Study the Rules and Technical Material

-  Use the Study Guide and Presentations provided to the right on this page.

-  Technician Class Question Pool   http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=369

-  NCVEC Question Pools   http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=338


Step 3 -- Practice taking some Practice Exams On-Line!

-  Ham Study  https://hamstudy.org  *This site is especially useful in Study Mode as you are developing your knowledge.


Step 4 -- Search ARRL Web Site for Exams Being Offered in the Area

  http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session

  You may find that taking your exam on-line will work best for you.  If so, I recommend the PARC VE Team On-line.

  https://parcradio.org/pages/online.html

 

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