Free Ham Radio Technician Exam Prep
FCC Amateur Radio Technician License (Element 2)
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Ham Amateur Radio Licenses License: Complete Roadmap
Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try
Learn FCC Rules & RegulationsYou are here
Start with FCC Part 97 rules covering licensing, station identification, authorized frequencies, power limits, and prohibited transmissions. This is the largest topic area on the exam.
Master Electrical Principles & Components
Study Ohm's Law, the power formula, basic circuit components (resistors, capacitors, inductors), semiconductors, and schematic reading. Practice calculations.
Understand Radio Operations & Equipment
Learn about FM, SSB, and digital modes. Study VHF/UHF operations, repeater use, antennas, feed lines, SWR, and station setup for both home and mobile installations.
Practice Questions & Final Review
Take practice exams from the official question pool. Focus on RF safety, propagation, and emergency communications. Aim for consistent scores above 85% before test day.
Can You Take the Ham Radio Technician Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Must obtain an FCC Registration Number (FRN) before taking the exam
- •No citizenship requirement — any person qualifies by examination
- •No Morse code requirement (eliminated in 2007)
- •Exam administered by Volunteer Examiners (VEs) at local sessions or online
- •Must pay $35 FCC application fee directly to FCC after passing
Ham Radio Technician Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
1-4 weeks typical
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
Volunteer Examiners (VEs) coordinated by VECs
Retake Policy
No mandatory waiting period. You can retake the exam at the next available session. Some VECs allow retesting at the same session for an additional fee.
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What You'll Study
6 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Chapter 1: FCC Rules & Station Regulations
4 sections
Chapter 2: Operating Procedures & Repeater Systems
3 sections
Chapter 3: Radio Wave Propagation & Signals
3 sections
Chapter 4: Electrical Principles & Electronic Components
4 sections
Chapter 5: Station Equipment, Modulation & Digital Modes
3 sections
Chapter 6: Antennas, Feed Lines & RF Safety
4 sections
Ham Radio Technician Exam Details
FCC Amateur Radio Technician License (Element 2)
Administered by FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official FCC (Federal Communications Commission) content outline
Licensing, station identification, authorized frequencies, power limits, prohibited transmissions
Band plans, simplex/duplex, Q signals, phonetic alphabet, emergency procedures
Line-of-sight, skywave, tropospheric ducting, Sporadic E, multipath
Station setup, SWR meters, power supplies, mobile installation, bonding
Ohm's Law, power formula, AC/DC, frequency/wavelength, decibels
Resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors, integrated circuits, schematics
Receivers, transmitters, transceivers, digital modes, troubleshooting
FM, SSB, CW, digital modes (FT8, PSK31, APRS, DMR)
Dipoles, verticals, Yagi, coaxial cable, SWR, impedance matching
RF exposure limits, non-ionizing radiation, antenna safety, electrical hazards
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6 Chapters
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What's Next After the Ham Radio Technician?
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