Education, fun answer explanations have key words highlighted to help you learn and remember important aspects of ham radio. Apply to communication technician, technician, medical records supervisor and more. Why settle for random exams, when this website will. The text book we would use is the arrl ham radio license manual 4th edition level 1, technician. The smart way to prepare for the fcc commercial exams. The lowstress way to find your next fcc license field tech job opportunity is on simplyhired. Many employers demand that their employees have this license and use it as a screening credential for hiring and promotions. Earning your fcc technician license is as simple as passing the 35question fcc element 2 multiple. This book is not too dull or dry except for the fcc rule part. From books, to youtube videos, to online classes, there is a lot of information out. Please refer to the pre1987 technician license grandfather credit section below. The technician license test consists of 35 questions drawn from a pool of about 400. Covers all fcc technician class exam questions july 1, 2014, until june 30, 2018 everything you need to know to become a licensed ham and get on the air. Fees to obtain a license are set by and payable to the volunteer examiner coordinator.
Subelement t1 fcc rules, descriptions and definitions. The fast track to your technician ham radio licens. The general class license is the second of three us amateur radio licenses. How to get your fcc general radiotelephone operator.
After a 42 year absence, on january 12, 2019, i earned my technician and general class amateur radio license, on the same day. Each of the technician subelements is comprised of up to 6 groups of questions designated a to f. Beginning on february 14, 1991, demonstration of proficiency in morse code telegraphy was removed from the technician license requirements. The technician exam has a new pool of questions as of july 1, 2014. It is possible to take all 3 tests at once and pass them. It gives the holder the privilege of broadcasting on all vhfuhf amateur bands, and a few privileges for broadcasting over hf bands shortwave radio. Licensing and certification for communications technicians. That novice license lapsed two years later on 4221977. These privileges include the very popular 2meter band. A oneway radio transmission of measurements at a distance from the measuring instrument c. My call showed in the database the first time i thought to look, a couple days later. The book was well written to give you enough information in a interesting read. As an fcc designated commercial operator license examination manager colem, inarte exemplar global administers federal communications commission fcc licensing exams online and at over 190 locations worldwide. A system for providing access to websites via amateur radio.
The technician test is not too technical, no electrical circuits or attenna design type. Complete fcc element 2 amateur radio license preparation. The goal of this book is to promote good, intuitive understanding of radio without going professorial on you. I would read the free nononsense technician class license study guide by dan romanchik on line for that. Gordon wests new audio cd technician class course based on the element 2 question pool effective july 1, 2018.
The technician license allows you to go on the air using all the uhf and vhf amateur radio frequency bands commonly used for local contacts and regional emergency communications and to experiment with some of the longer range hf radio frequencies. Simple explanations with a buildingblock approach will lead you to enjoyable learning, successful examination, and quickly getting on the air. Dave wickert ae7td and guest instructors teach fcc amateur radio classes technician and general class. There are three classes of licenses that are offered by the fcc the federal. To pass the technician class examination, at least 26 questions from a 35 question written examination must be answered correctly.
W5yi training resources gordon west radio school 714549. This book told you enough to pass the test with plenty to spare. Before receiving a license grant, you must pass an examination administered by a team of volunteer examiners ves. Contains everything you need to pass the fcc nocode technician examination. I would get the latest ae book, maybe the general book ok to get an outdated one, and not bother with the technician book. The fcc license is excellent evidence of the technicians general electronic and communications knowledge. Use this book, and pass the 35question license test.
There are over 93 fcc license field tech careers waiting for you to apply. You can also specify more attributes combinations with the advanced search and search within services like amateur using servicespecific criteria. If youre new to ham radio, then you have to pass the technician license first. Matches licenses with the following radio service codes. No nonsense technician class kb6nus ham radio blog. The fcc offers several different types of licenses, so it is necessary to clearly understand the specific exams you need to pass in order to receive your general radiotelephone operators license. Includes the latest question pool with answer key, for use beginning july 1, 2018. Detailed explanations for all questions, including fcc rules. This is the book to get for passing the fcc technician class amateur radio license. Two months after that, on march 9, 2019, i earned my amateur extra license. The license search here provides access to the most basic attributes of a license. Fcc radio license exam preparation book for the 20142018 element 2 technician class question pool. The privileges of a technician class operator license include operating an amateur station that may transmit on channels in any of 17 frequency bands above 50 mhz with up to 1,500 watts of power.
How to get your fcc technician amateur radio license. Test administration the fcc used to give the exams, but today delegates the exam administration to private firms. Amateur radio licensing in the united states wikipedia. About the author stu turner, wostu, holds an fcc extra license, the top amateur license.
Allowing a person to conduct radio experiments and to communicate with other licensed hams around the world t1a c 97. Te test covers basic regulations, operating practices, and electrical and electronics theory. Relicensing for former holders of expired amateur radio. The ves determine the license operator class for which you are qualified through the testing of your skills and abilities in operating an amateur station. Even though you could simply memorize the questions from the fcc test. A technician class license allows amateurs to use radio frequencies for emergency communications, family communications, personal technology growth. With a technician class license, you will have all ham radio privileges above 30 mhz. In late 1990, the fcc released their report and order on docket 9055.
When you pass your exam, youll receive your first amateur radio license and fcc call sign. I bet when you took the test, one of the examiners asked if you wished to also test for your general license. Operation of an amateur station requires an amateur operator license grant from the fcc. Tis manual will help you get your license, but getting your license is only the. Replacing lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed licenses good luck in your endeavors. Why you should and shouldnt upgrade your amateur radio. Fcc frs license page family radio service fcc license renewals are done at the fccs universal license system web page. A technique to connect amateur radio systems, such as repeaters, via the internet using voice over internet protocol voip c. The arrl ham radio license manual sbp ham radio course. All questions, answers, and explanations of the answers are presented on screen. The entire technician question pool is parsed into 10 topics, or subelements, designated t1 through t0 t10. There are 10 subelements, t0t9, and the full exam consists of questions from each subelement and from each. Online fcc license practice exams prepare for the next.
The fcc also offers partial credit for pre1987 technician licenses. Technician class 201418 fcc element 2 radio license. Technician license the fcc technician exam element 2 consists of 35 questions, you are required to get over 75% 26 out of 35 for a passing grade. A complete home study course with the new 20102010 gordon west technician manual, ham study software and fcc part 97 rule book. Effective july 1, 2018 and valid through june 30, 2022 for license exam preparation. Our new online examination process allows you to take any of our fcc exams from any computer with internet access, a webcam, and a.
Kl7aj technician class 201418 fcc element 2 r for sale. Drill questions at intelligent not random intervals. New fcc license field tech careers are added daily on. It contains everything needed, including the entire fcc question pool. Gordos famous oneonone class room style instruction on 4 audio cds with trackbytrack users guide.
Memorizing the answers to 400 questions is difficult, but the fast track makes getting your license easy by explaining the logic behind each correct answer, and by arranging the questions, so they form a logical progression toward mastery of the material. By studying our yellow cover technician class book, listening to the audio cd, and using this homestudy material, youll be ready to get on the air faster than you think. Gordon west technician class manual covers fcc question pool effective july 1. A system for informing amateurs in real time of the frequency. The uls license search enables you to search for a wide range of licenses in the universal licensing system. Additionally, you should consider whether you want to add a radar endorsement to your license, which is necessary if you plan to work onboard marine. Covers all fcc technician class exam questions july, 1, 2018 until june, 30, 2022. You just earned your fcc technician amateur radio license.
By fcc part 97 regulations a question pool must contain at least ten times as many questions as appears on an exam. To get a technician class license, you must take a test with 35 multiplechoice questions and answer 26 questions correctly. A technique for measuring signal strength of an amateur transmitter via the internet. Nononsense technician class license study guide for tests given. The fcc will issue a new call sign and a new license when the technician exam is passed. Arrls third edition of the ham radio license manual is designed for the aspiring ham radio operator. When will my new license appear in the fcc database. This is without a doubt the best fcc test site on the internet. Fully illustrated with photos and diagrams to aid learning. The technician class test is a written exam, consisting of 35 multiplechoice questions. Ham radio technician class practice test updated 2020. Fcc amateur radio technician license course lesson 1 part.