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Offline Practice Tests

Download once from the Internet and install. Only need to reconnect to the Internet to update question pools

Shenandoah Software Amateur Radio Exam Test http://www.shenware.com/dlamateurradio.html
thank you Dick N1NYW for passing this site along

Ham Academy is a Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) based Javascript program that assists teaching the Amateur Radio theory using the VEC questions pools.
Morse Academy introduces Morse Code characters from the keyboard and via a flashcard mechanism relating sounds and character image.
http://www.ah0a.org/AH0A.html

The Books: Not just the answers, the background too.

There are 396 questions in the Technician Class pool, the General 484 questions and the Extra has whopping 738 questions. The ARRL License Manuals give you the hows and whys not just the answers. The questions are published with answers (see the links below the book thumbnails) and are good for reviewing. The American Radio Relay League, ARRL, has Books, CDs, On-line Training for the entry-level Technician Class and resources for teachers and instructors so YOU can learn the required knowledge and skills to be a licensed amateur radio operator. Study with a partner if you can.

The ARRL Ham License Manual 2nd Edition
(Technician Class Starting July 1, 2010)
http://www.arrl.org/shop/Ham-Radio-License-Manual-Revised-2nd-Edition/

ISBN-10: 0872590836
ISBN-13: 978-0872590830

The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual. First edition, third printing. © 2006-2007, The American Radio Relay League, Inc. (ISBN: 0-87259-963-9) #9639 -- $24.95

Manual Web site: http://www.arrl.org/ham-radio-license-manual

BEWARE New pool HAS Started on July 1st ,2011:

http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=358
New Book:
http://www.arrl.org/shop/The-ARRL-General-Class-License-Manual-7th-Edition/?page=1

ISBN-10: 0872599965
ISBN-13: 978-0872599963

Manual Web site: http://www.arrl.org/general-class-license-manual

The ARRL Extra Class License Manual
http://www.arrl.org/shop/The-ARRL-Extra-Class-License-Manual-Revised-9th-Edition/

ISBN-10: 0872591352
ISBN-13: 978-0872591356

Manual Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/extra-class-license-manual

ARRL Listing of Withdrawn VE Exam Questions http://www.arrl.org/withdrawn-questions

Question Pools

NCVEC-National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators http://www.ncvec.org/

Technician Question Pool Page:http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349
On July 1, 2011 the new General Pool started http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=358
Extra Question Pool Page http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=351

Search Classroom Courses for Amateur Radio http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-class

VE Exam Search Page http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session

Evaluating Compliance With FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to RF and EM Fields

Office of Engineering and Technology http://www.fcc.gov/oet/
This revised OET Bulletin 65 has been prepared to provide assistance in determining whether proposed or existing transmitting facilities, operations or devices comply with limits for human exposure to radiofrequency (RF) fields adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The bulletin offers guidelines and suggestions for evaluating compliance. However, it is not intended to establish mandatory procedures, and other methods and procedures may be acceptable if based on sound engineering practice.
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/bulletins/Welcome.html#65

License Preparation Course Information

For courses instructed by David WE1U
Based on "The ARRL Instructor's Manual for Technician and General License Course"
Syllabus Technician License http://www.w1npp.org/pages/Syllabus-Technician_License_Prep.pdf
Syllabus General License http://www.w1npp.org/pages/Syllabus-General_License_Prep.pd

Practice Tests

Wait until you can get 85% to 90% consistently on practice tests before taking a VE Exam.
Other suggestions http://www.ac6v.com/help.htm

eHam http://www.eham.net/exams/
QRZ http://www.qrz.com/testing.html
AA9PW http://aa9pw.com/
KB0MGA.net http://kb0mga.net/exams/index.php

FCC -Federal Communications Commission

Veriify License information

“License Databases NOT in Sync” from The ARRL Letter The ARRL Letter Vol. 26, No. 32 August 10, 2007
Fred Maia, W5YI, spoke about a problem he found with information between the Universal Licensing System (ULS) and the Commission Registration System (CORES) computer systems not being exchanged. Amateurs, he said, are complying with Part 97 rules by keeping the ULS license database up to date, but this information does not find its way into the CORES database. Part 1 of the Rules, Section 1.8002(b)(2), which Maia said most amateurs are unfamiliar with, states that applicants must keep their CORES records current. Amateurs can supply CORES with up-to-date information via the CORES Web page <https://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do> or by filling out and submitting FCC Form 161 <http://wireless.fcc.gov/feesforms/forms.html>. Maia proposed that the FCC update CORES automatically when the ULS is updated. ULS is maintained by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and CORES is handled by the Office of Managing Director (OMD). The FCC's Bill Cross said these systems are two separate systems and that they are discussing a solution.

FCC Universal Licensing System http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/

AND COmmission REgistration System (CORES) https://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do

Rules and Regulation http://wireless.fcc.gov/index.htm?job=rules_and_regulations

The FCC rules and regulations are codified in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Title 47--Telecommunication CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
FCC.gov RF-SAFTY Page http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) http://www.fcc.gov/oet/
FCC Forms http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html
Antenna Structure Registration http://wireless.fcc.gov/antenna

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