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The ARRL General Class License Manual

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Experience the Thrill of Worldwide Communication!Work distant stations with only 100 watts and a wire.Enjoy access to major portions of all amateur HF bands.Expand your knowledge of basic electronics, communications, and propagation.
The ARRL General Class License Manual includes EVERYTHING you need to pass your General class exam (Element 3). The General class license is the second of the three US amateur radio licenses. To upgrade to General class, you must hold a Technician class license (or have recently passed the Technician license exam). Use this manual to pass the 35-question multiple-choice examination. Upgrading to General class will increase your capabilities dramatically, making it possible to communicate with other hams across the country and around the globe!

Every page presents information you will need to pass the exam and become an effective operator.
Each chapter covers small and PracticesRules and RegulationsComponents and CircuitsRadio Signals and EquipmentDigital ModesAntennasPropagationElectrical and RF Safety
The ARRL General Class License Manual will serve as a valuable reference when getting on the air. You’ll turn to it again and again as you enjoy your new operating privileges. When you are ready to upgrade, The ARRL Extra Class License Manual will help you prepare for the Amateur Extra exam.

This complete study guide includes the entire question pool with answer key, for use July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027.

554 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 26, 2023

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November 30, 2025
Very informative. Good preparation before the exam and helpful and resource as an operator. The question pool is nicely indexed to locations in book (kindle version for me). Though I am mostly using Ham Study app for study.
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