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Technician License Course

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

Designed for the beginner

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 Technician License Course 2026-2030

$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 Technician 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: Operating Your Radio

1.1

Transceiver Basics

1.2

Ham Communication Basics

1.3

Repeater Basics

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Explains all Technician 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
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Study Book

$26.95

Print book · Full-color interior · Ships to you

Complete explanations of all Technician exam pool items
Full-color illustrated, 195 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 Technician course is organized into 14 chapters comprising 28 total lessons covering the complete Technician exam question pool.

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Before We Begin…

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Electromagnetic Waves
Radio Transmission and Reception
Amateur Radio Bands
Modulation

Operating Your Radio

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1.1 Transceiver Basics
1.2 Ham Communication Basics
1.3 Repeater Basics

FCC Rules & Regulations

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2.1 The FCC and You
2.2 Controlling Your Station
2.3 Call Signs
2.4 Talking to the World

Things To Do

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Activities and operating modes available to Technicians
VHF/UHF operating opportunities
Emergency communications

Wavelength, Frequency & Bands

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4.1 Wavelength and Frequency
4.2 Bands, Band Plans & License Privileges

Signal Propagation

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How radio waves travel
VHF, UHF, and HF propagation characteristics
Ionospheric and tropospheric effects

Processing Signals

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Modulation types / modes
Transmitters and receivers
Signal processing fundamentals

Antennas

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7.1 Antenna Basics
7.2 Standing Wave Ratio (SWR)
7.3 Coax and Connectors

It's Electric!

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8.1 Electrical Basics
8.2 Ohm's Law and Power Law
8.3 Making Electrical Measurements

Hamtronics

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9.1 Electronic Basics
9.2 Transistors and More

Digital Modes

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10.1 Digital Basics
10.2 Digital Networks

Space Contacts

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Satellite communication basics
Amateur satellites and the ISS
Operating through satellites

Avoiding Interference

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Sources of radio frequency interference (RFI)
Good operating practices
Station grounding and shielding

Safety

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13.1 Electrical Safety
13.2 Antenna & Tower Safety
13.3 RF Exposure Safety

Student Reviews

What Technician Students Are Saying

★★★★★

"This course is superbly organized and presented using very well prepared reading and complementary videos. Stu keeps it moving at a pace that is both challenging as well as fun. Highly recommend this course as THE best way to prepare for not only passing the exam, but truly internalizing the many subjects any ham should know."

Dan O. NØOLD — Technician Graduate

★★★★★

"I breezed through the course in about a week. I like the format of reading, then a video and a review, then a test on the chapter — it really reinforces the knowledge. I took the exam and completed it in 10 minutes with a 100% score. Thanks Stu!"

Michael E. WA7MRE — Technician Graduate

★★★★★

"I bought my own test-prep book a few months ago, but it was dry and I lost interest quickly. As soon as I started taking THIS online course, the material became interesting, and I completed my course of study quickly and as easily as possible."

Emil W. AØZC — Technician 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

Technician License Course

Everything You Need to Pass — and Understand

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Watch the Video

Concise Exam Review

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What You'll Learn, Lesson by Lesson

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