How To Study and Pass Your Ham Radio Exam

The ham radio exam can seem daunting but it doesn't have to be. If you use the right approach to studying, the amateur radio tests don't have to be scary. The dirty little secret is there should be no surprises if you study the right way. This video gives you what you need to pass the test the first time and get your license.

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[dogwalk]

i'm watching this a couple hours after getting my technician's.

i saw we only have one upcoming test date locally & i've been kicking around the idea of finally doing it for the last 4 years or so.

all i did was read through all 423 questions - about 1/3 was general knowledge i already had, with some familiarity of the number & electrical aspects from being an analog synth enthusiast. the other 2/3 were new concepts.

i think i took 4 practice tests & passed all of them - basically crammed from 5pm to 4am & looking up concepts that were foreign to me so i understood what they were actually describing.

bam! 100% on the test - didn't even think about taking practice tests first, i guess, thankfully.

took the general test after & failed that (didn't ask how many i actually got right - maybe 10 i was pretty sure about). but it was nice finally getting to meet the local community & going to a club meeting next week.

anyways, stoked to get a call sign :) thanks for the video & encouraging people the right way. it was a huge confidence booster that now that im nearing 40, my brain still has a keen knack for study. more excited than ever. next time, im gonna do both the general & extra 🙏 if i would have looked up the test date & has more than 19 hours before it, i would have studied more but it is what it is!

[sgtdukeMrider]

Well said, I just registered and downloaded the app. I can’t imagine doing it any other way. I plan on joining a local club if one’s available too. Thank you for the informative video.

[elizabethangus]

Thank you thank you. I’m completely new to the hobby with no background at all. I’ve seen all these resources brought up on other videos on how to study for the test. But THIS! tells me how to use HamStudy in a way I can benefit from. I want to learn the material not just memorize a bunch of answers. Diving in thanks again.

[Coyotehello]

Thank you great video. I am starting to study for my HF license here in Canada (in the USA called "general" I think).
I have had my ROCM license for decades (NASBLA approved) so this will be a nice upgrade and a bit of vanity on my side to have an actual call sign.
I find the HAM Study web site superb and I hope the questions in the Canadian exam will be similar!
Thanks again and good luck!
Cheers,
a.

[blleep]

Thank you much! This helped me tremendously!

[KNYEM]

You are smart, I was doing this backwards. I have been studying for over a week for Extra and using the app not computer. You already know I subscribe to your channel.

[HannahB-zc]

Thank you for making this clear and simple.

[Stingray]

Liked and subscribed. Got my GMRS license recently and I see no reason not to go for amateur. So I’m gonna do it! Great content.

[GrotrianSeiler]

This is a really good video. Very clear. Very thorough.

[thecommunityofpeace]

Thank you for the video, it was informative!

[rmac]

Thank you, this was very informative.

[spicelord]

Thank you for this. I saw this video just after registering for my tech exam on Tuesday, December 5th. This is a great strategy for consistency scoring high on the practice tests :)

[dogwoodservicesinc.]

Wow. Thanks! Great tips, great video!

[MRWALLEYZ]

Sincere Thanks-Clear and concise..A great place here to get started!

[StephenWSKC]

This was excellent. I'm subbed now and looking forward to watching (and learning) more. Thank you!

[jimdeboer]

Great Video! Just what I was looking for. Thanks!

[plusorminusandtime]

Thank you for the video and the resources.

[JoeCab-itcw]

I’m 62 years old man,
You
Think I pass it,
I’m not that smart burry,
Thanks
Joe from NYC 🙏

[mario]

Thank you so much really appreciate the information

[GamingKing]

ham radio prep made it easy i passed my tech and general in one go