Amateur radio licenses in the US are issued by the FCC after you pass a multiple-choice exam. There are three license classes:
- Technician: 35 questions. Full privileges on VHF/UHF, including local repeaters, plus some HF privileges. This is where most people start.
- General: 35 questions. Adds most HF bands for nationwide and worldwide contacts.
- Amateur Extra: 50 questions. Full privileges on all amateur bands.
No Morse code is required.
How to Study
- Free practice exams at HamStudy.org
- The ARRL license manuals and ARRL Getting Licensed
- Club study sessions and Elmers. See Elmers
Before Your Exam
Register for an FCC Registration Number (FRN) in the FCC CORES system and bring it to your exam. Our VE team tests through the Laurel VEC, and testing is free. The next session is Saturday, November 21 at 11:00 AM at Park City Cafe. See Exam Information, visit mtvett.com, or email Jason Wills (KO4DDG) at Jason@ko4ddg.com.