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The Technician Class license is the entry level
Amateur Radio license.
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There
is just one 35 question multiple choice test on radio theory, rules, and procedures.
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This license gives
full VHF & UHF use so you can communicate around town and use repeaters, but you cannot use
some of the HF bands which are used for world-wide contacts.
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The exams are given by local Volunteer
Examiners.
By
getting this merit badge, you already know about half of what's on the Technician license test! Books are available with all the possible questions and answers from the links at the
bottom of this page!
The General Class license is the
mid level Amateur Radio license.
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You
must pass the Technician Class test first or at the same time..
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There
is just one 35 question multiple choice test on HF radio theory, rules, and procedures.
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This license adds
most HF band privileges used for world-wide contacts to the VHF & UHF priledges previously earned.
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The exams are given by local Volunteer
Examiners.
The Extra Class license is the highest
level Amateur Radio license.
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You
must pass the Technician Class test and the General Class test first or at the same time.
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There
is just one 50 question multiple choice test on advanced radio theory and modes of operation.
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This license adds
all privileges on all amateur bands.
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The exams are given by local Volunteer
Examiners
License Preparation Books from the ARRL
Free practice exams on www.qrz.com
Requirement 9a3
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