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There are many ways people have studied to pass their license test. You should be able to use any combination of these in order to pass the test. It’s categorized by media type to help you choose your best method. | There are many ways people have studied to pass their license test. You should be able to use any combination of these in order to pass the test. It’s categorized by media type to help you choose your best method. | ||
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+ | **Links good through June 30, 2026** | ||
===== Books (including audiobooks) ===== | ===== Books (including audiobooks) ===== | ||
It is generally recommended to get at least one of these books. The ARRL books tend to be the official ones, but the others are all good as well. | It is generally recommended to get at least one of these books. The ARRL books tend to be the official ones, but the others are all good as well. | ||
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- | * [[https://www.w5yi.org/catalog_details.php? | + | * [[https://home.arrl.org/action/ |
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===== Videos ===== | ===== Videos ===== | ||
There is nothing more beneficial than seeing it in practice. These videos will help add context or clarify some of the more complicated parts of the books. | There is nothing more beneficial than seeing it in practice. These videos will help add context or clarify some of the more complicated parts of the books. | ||
- | * David Casler KE0OG – David does a good job of demonstrating some of the aspects of each chapter to help get you on the road of understanding. He takes the approach of you watching the video first then you read the chapter. | + | * [[https:// |
- | * W4EEY – I have not watched these videos, but has heard of many recommendations for this channel. | + | * [[https:// |
- | * Ham Radio Crash Course by Josh KI6NAZ. | + | * [[https:// |
- | * Ham Radio 2.0 by Jason KC5HWB. | + | * [[https:// |
===== Practice Tests ===== | ===== Practice Tests ===== | ||
Practice, practice, practice. Once you are averaging around 80% or better, you are ready to go! | Practice, practice, practice. Once you are averaging around 80% or better, you are ready to go! | ||
- | * QRZ.com Practice Amateur Radio Exams – You do need to create an account, but I used this site to pass my exams. | + | * [[https:// |
- | * ARRL Exam Review for Ham Radio | + | * [[https:// |
- | * HamStudy – there are also apps for iOS and Android that come highly recommended. | + | * [[https:// |
- | * HamExam.org Amateur Radio Practice Exams | + | * [[https:// |
===== Ask Questions ===== | ===== Ask Questions ===== | ||
Sometimes you just need to “phone a friend” here are a few different places to ask questions. | Sometimes you just need to “phone a friend” here are a few different places to ask questions. | ||
- | * Learning Ham Radio – A great place to ask questions. | + | * [[https:// |
- | * Ham Radio Crash Course Facebook Group | + | * [[https:// |
- | * Ham Radio Crash Course Discord – It’s like a chatroom and it’s full of very smart people. | + | * [[https:// |
- | * Ham Radio 2.0 Discord – It’s like a chatroom and it’s full of very smart people. | + | |
===== Other resources ===== | ===== Other resources ===== | ||
Here are other things that I have found that maybe be helpful. | Here are other things that I have found that maybe be helpful. | ||
- | Technician Class Ham License – On-Line Help for Your Self Study | + | * [[http:// |