Graduating from a technician-class amateur radio license to a general license can be daunting, but it's not impossible. Even the most mathematically and scientifically challenged technician can pass the 35-question exam with enough time to practice and study.
Instructions
1. If there's a local ham radio club near you (see Resources), it will occasionally offer classes for members and interested individuals wanting to upgrade their licenses. The local club will administer your test. Check to see if your local club will be offering a test day soon and what levels it will be testing for. Remember, the general-class license test covers "intermediate regulations, operating practices, and electronics theory, with a focus on HF applications," according to the ARRL website.
2. Take practice tests online. Some websites offer practice tests that include actual questions you'll find on your general exam (see Resources). Think of the tests as a game--a trivia game about your favorite subject, ham radio--and have fun. Take the tests over and over until you consistently get a passing score. It's amazing how easily the human brain learns from getting things wrong. Once you're getting a passing score 80 percent of the time or more, you'll know it's time to take the test.
3. Review the material you studied for your technician license. The latest edition of "Now You're Talking! All You Need to Get Your First Amateur Radio License" will not only refresh your memory on the technician exam questions, but will also update you on any changes that have been made to the law since you got your technician license.
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