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General License Course

Your next step in amateur radio. Our General course covers all exam pool questions with full-color illustrated lessons, engaging video instruction, and interactive quizzes — so you don't just upgrade, you understand.

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Self-paced & self-administered

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Video + eBook + quizzes per lesson

Practice exams included

Created by expert hams

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Ham Radio School General License Course 2023-2027

$32.95 Online Course

Course Contents

Everything You Need to Pass — and Understand

Every lesson follows the same proven 5-step structure — building your knowledge topic by topic through the entire General exam pool.

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Read the eBook

Full-color illustrated content explains each exam topic in plain language — rich graphics make complex concepts visual and memorable.

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Watch the Video

Instructor-led video reinforces explanations and connects the theory to real-world ham radio operations and on-air scenarios.

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Concise Exam Review

A succinct bullet-list recap of every question pool item covered — efficient and convenient prep for confident exam performance.

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Take the Lesson Quiz

Interactive quiz tests you on all exam pool items — questions identical to the real exam, with correct/incorrect feedback.

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Go Deeper (Optional)

Optional video, audio, articles, and links let you explore topics further — expanding comprehension beyond exam requirements.

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Full Practice ExamsDrawn from the complete question pool — just like the real exam — to test your readiness before test day.

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Course Overview

Chapter Ø: Before We Begin

Before We Begin

Chapter 1: Rules and Regulations

1.1

Bands & Privileges

1.2

Special Services

1.3

DX & Details

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$32.95

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Explains all General exam pool questions
Video classroom instruction per lesson
Full-color eBook with rich illustrations
Interactive lesson quizzes
Practice exams — just like the real exam
Depth options: video, audio, articles & links
Works on any device — phone, tablet, PC
Non-expiring subscription — keep learning after you're licensed
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Study Book

$25.95

Print book · Monochrome interior · Ships to you

Complete explanations of all General exam pool items
Fully illustrated, 245 pages
Matches online course structure lesson by lesson
Free online quizzes & Depth Option learning media included
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Course Curriculum

What You'll Learn, Lesson by Lesson

The General course is organized into 9 chapters comprising 30 total lessons covering the complete General exam question pool.

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Before We Begin…

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HF Operational Differences
Time & Frequency Domain Views
Modulation
Digital Logic

Rules and Regs

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1.1 Bands and Privileges
1.2 Special Services
1.3 DX and Details

Operating Your Radio

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2.1 Good Amateur Practice
2.2 Operating Techniques
2.3 CW

Digital Modes

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3.1 Digital Mode Basics
3.2 Frequency Shift Keying Modes
3.3 Packet & Other Digital Modes

Propagation

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4.1 Solar Activity
4.2 Ionosphere & Magnetosphere
4.3 Operational Impacts

Processing Signals

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5.1 Signal Characteristics
5.2 Transmitting Signals
5.3 Receiving Signals

Antennas

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6.1 Theory & Principles
6.2 Directional Antennas
6.3 SWR & Impedance Matching

Hamtronics

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7.1 Power and Principles
7.2 Components
7.3 Series & Parallel Components
7.4 Impedance & Reactance
7.5 Power Sources
7.6 Amps & Tubes
7.7 ICs and Computers
7.8 Measurement
7.9 Avoiding Interference

Safety

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8.1 Electrical & Antenna Precautions
8.2 RF Exposure

Student Reviews

What General Students Are Saying

★★★★★

"The best ham radio course online. Great efforts went into the course packaging for clarity and assimilation of the material. A big thank you to Stu for a job well done. I just passed my General exam — hurray!! I will be starting the Extra course very soon too."

Tan D. K3TZD — General Graduate

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"Nothing else comes close to the quality of Ham Radio School courses. It only took five days of study to get my General license. The presenter is a professional college teacher who really knows how to teach. I missed only one question!"

Richard C. W5RXT — General Graduate

★★★★★

"This is a great program. The sections are organized thoughtfully and coherently. Stu is a great presenter, with a good pace, great visuals, and just the right sprinkle of humor. My husband and I both passed on our first try at the exam. Thank you!"

Amy C. KM6STG — General Graduate

The Expert Behind Ham Radio School

Stu Turner (WØSTU) is an Amateur Extra class licensed amateur radio operator with a broad technical background in engineering and physics — and a genuine passion for making complex material not just understandable, but enjoyable. As the architect, content developer, and instructor behind Ham Radio School, Stu has helped thousands of individuals earn and upgrade their FCC Amateur Radio licenses.

A former professor on the faculty of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Stu brings more than 15 years of professional educational experience to every course — experience earned developing rigorous technical coursework and honing the craft of making challenging concepts click. His relaxed, conversational presentation style leverages humor and a carefully structured building-block approach to give you the practical knowledge you need to pass your exam and get on the air with confidence.

Stu is the author of the Ham Radio School print study book series and the architect of the online course platform — every lesson, illustration, and video reflects his commitment to delivering the most effective amateur radio license preparation resources available.

Amateur Extra Class Former USAFA Professor Course Architect Book Author & Illustrator

General License Course

Everything You Need to Pass — and Understand

Read the eBook

Watch the Video

Concise Exam Review

Take the Lesson Quiz

Go Deeper (Optional)

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What You'll Learn, Lesson by Lesson

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