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The Fast Track To Your Technician Class Ham Radio License: Covers all FCC Technician Class Exam Questions July 1, 2014 until June 30, 2018
The questions on the exam will change on July 1, 2018. If you plan to take your exam on or before JUNE 30, 2018, this is the edition you want. If you plan to take your exam after that date, the new edition covers all the questions that can be on exams given on or after July 1.
Everything you need to know to become a licensed ham and get on the air.
Memorizing answers is hard. Learning is easy! The Fast Track to Your Technician Ham Radio License explains the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer on the Amateur Radio exam so you'll understand and remember the subject matter. Created by an experienced ham and adult educator, It's like having your own, patient, experienced, good-humored mentor for the exam.
Technician is the entry-level ham radio license that lets you operate on all ham channels from 30 MHz up, which includes the very popular VHF and UHF bands. To get your license you must pass a multiple-choice test.
The Technician license test consists of 35 questions drawn from a pool of about 400. Memorizing the answers to 400+ questions is difficult, but The Fast Track makes it easier by explaining the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer. It's When you understand the material, you remember the answers and pass the test.
Best of all, once you've passed your exam you'll have a solid grounding in ham radio basics.
- A complete course, not just a copy of the questions and answers.
- Includes every possible question and every answer
- Correct answers clearly marked in bold
- Precise instructions for how to locate a testing session, how to prepare, and even what to bring -- and what not to bring -- to the test.
- All technical topics explained in clear, plain language, most with illustrations
- Step by step instructions to solve all the math problems, complete with exactly which keys to press on your calculator for each problem
- Test taking strategies
- Hints to easily solve many questions and avoid the traps in the test
- Written in "learning order", not just the order of the official question bank.
- Covers questions that will be used until June 30, 2018.
- Nearly 300 pages packed with information
Michael Burnette, AF7KB, holds an Amateur Extra class license. He has decades of experience in commercial and amateur radio, and more decades of experience as a professional adult educator.
Everything you need to know to become a licensed ham and get on the air.
Memorizing answers is hard. Learning is easy! The Fast Track to Your Technician Ham Radio License explains the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer on the Amateur Radio exam so you'll understand and remember the subject matter. Created by an experienced ham and adult educator, It's like having your own, patient, experienced, good-humored mentor for the exam.
Technician is the entry-level ham radio license that lets you operate on all ham channels from 30 MHz up, which includes the very popular VHF and UHF bands. To get your license you must pass a multiple-choice test.
The Technician license test consists of 35 questions drawn from a pool of about 400. Memorizing the answers to 400+ questions is difficult, but The Fast Track makes it easier by explaining the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer. It's When you understand the material, you remember the answers and pass the test.
Best of all, once you've passed your exam you'll have a solid grounding in ham radio basics.
- A complete course, not just a copy of the questions and answers.
- Includes every possible question and every answer
- Correct answers clearly marked in bold
- Precise instructions for how to locate a testing session, how to prepare, and even what to bring -- and what not to bring -- to the test.
- All technical topics explained in clear, plain language, most with illustrations
- Step by step instructions to solve all the math problems, complete with exactly which keys to press on your calculator for each problem
- Test taking strategies
- Hints to easily solve many questions and avoid the traps in the test
- Written in "learning order", not just the order of the official question bank.
- Covers questions that will be used until June 30, 2018.
- Nearly 300 pages packed with information
Michael Burnette, AF7KB, holds an Amateur Extra class license. He has decades of experience in commercial and amateur radio, and more decades of experience as a professional adult educator.
263 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 17, 2014
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September 10, 2015
I usually like to study on my own... I am not a fast learner but I am Dog-ged! Not even sure why I bought this but I am so glad I did. Studying went from being this mountain in front of me to actually being Fun!
I bought the Audible copy, then 3 days later I bought the Kindle copy, then I bought the Paper copy 4 days later...
The Audible copy was GREAT because Michael Burnette is an exciting and entertaining and memorable guide! Some people complained about the sounds... I found that they helped me remember the points being made!
The Kindle copy was great because with Kindles built-in link to Reference Material, I could just touch words and terms to get in-depth definitions, understanding and tie things together that I was curious about...
Finally I bought the Paper copy because I like to color-code book marks for differing purposes.
a) There were points that were just going to have to be memorized. (Not my favorite thing to do but... oh, well) BLUE
b) There were points I wanted to keep relationships between info straight about and I wanted to understand better. (sigh... Practice...) YELLOW
c) There was great information about things I wanted to work into my plan after I have my Technician License. PURPLE
d) And just FUN sounding stuff PINK
Michael is someone I am proud to have as a teacher! Hope to get to meet him and his wife sometime soon!
Oh, and tomorrow, Labor Day, I take my Technician's Test!
Yea! :-)
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I passed my Technician Ham Radio License! Today... 2015-09-07
Yay!
I only missed one…
Thanks, Michael Burnette!
and yes, I did what Michael said and used the practice tests! A Lot!
I bought the Audible copy, then 3 days later I bought the Kindle copy, then I bought the Paper copy 4 days later...
The Audible copy was GREAT because Michael Burnette is an exciting and entertaining and memorable guide! Some people complained about the sounds... I found that they helped me remember the points being made!
The Kindle copy was great because with Kindles built-in link to Reference Material, I could just touch words and terms to get in-depth definitions, understanding and tie things together that I was curious about...
Finally I bought the Paper copy because I like to color-code book marks for differing purposes.
a) There were points that were just going to have to be memorized. (Not my favorite thing to do but... oh, well) BLUE
b) There were points I wanted to keep relationships between info straight about and I wanted to understand better. (sigh... Practice...) YELLOW
c) There was great information about things I wanted to work into my plan after I have my Technician License. PURPLE
d) And just FUN sounding stuff PINK
Michael is someone I am proud to have as a teacher! Hope to get to meet him and his wife sometime soon!
Oh, and tomorrow, Labor Day, I take my Technician's Test!
Yea! :-)
---------------
I passed my Technician Ham Radio License! Today... 2015-09-07
Yay!
I only missed one…
Thanks, Michael Burnette!
and yes, I did what Michael said and used the practice tests! A Lot!
April 13, 2015
wow. The world of HAM radio rules and terminology is scary. I accidently ordered 2 walkie talkies that were actually "too powerful to be legal", without a license. This book explained the FCC rules, how and why you take the Technician test and more.
The bottom line, if you think you might want to use a radio more powerful than a Motorola walkie talkie, this book explains this world and walks you through all the possible questions on the test as well as WHY the answer is the correct one.
This book is pretty fast to read and very exciting. At least it was for me. And the price point was good. I paid less than $8.
The bottom line, if you think you might want to use a radio more powerful than a Motorola walkie talkie, this book explains this world and walks you through all the possible questions on the test as well as WHY the answer is the correct one.
This book is pretty fast to read and very exciting. At least it was for me. And the price point was good. I paid less than $8.
July 13, 2018
I'm specifically shouting out the audiobook of this. I usually like any audiobook where the author reads it, and Michael is just so soothing to listen to and learn from. Listened to this twice, and references an ARRL guide, and crushed the exam. I'll be looking for his new version for the general exam soon :)))
December 13, 2018
This is a fantastic book. If you are getting ready to take your Technician Class Ham Radio license exam, I highly recommend getting this book in audio form and e-book or paper form. Listen while you drive or do things around the house. Use the written book to take notes and see images that aren't communicated through the audiobook.
I listened to this book all the way through while driving across country, then I spent a day skimming through the book, taking notes, and practicing with practice tests. I took the exam after that and passed on my first try. I'm doing the same thing for my General license next!
I listened to this book all the way through while driving across country, then I spent a day skimming through the book, taking notes, and practicing with practice tests. I took the exam after that and passed on my first try. I'm doing the same thing for my General license next!
February 14, 2018
No problem with the Technician exam after this book!
If you are looking to study for and pass your Technician Class exam (the initial Amateur Radio exam), this is the book to have! The author explains “why” for each answer which helps you learn instead of just telling you the answer and moving on. So you actually learn about Amateur Radio instead of just cramming for the test. This is a valuable book to have.
If you are looking to study for and pass your Technician Class exam (the initial Amateur Radio exam), this is the book to have! The author explains “why” for each answer which helps you learn instead of just telling you the answer and moving on. So you actually learn about Amateur Radio instead of just cramming for the test. This is a valuable book to have.
March 8, 2017
Easy to get interested in the science of electricity and radio.
Fun speaking style and great explanations. Ham radio is complicated and this book makes the process of learning less overwhelming. I hope it has helped me enough to pass my test tomorrow!
Fun speaking style and great explanations. Ham radio is complicated and this book makes the process of learning less overwhelming. I hope it has helped me enough to pass my test tomorrow!
May 16, 2018
This book is a great study guide. The author goes into in-depth detail on what to study for the exam. This is a must-read for anyone wanting to pass.
December 24, 2018
It's ok. I found the ARRL books for Technician and General to be much better and helped me easily pass my tests.
May 23, 2019
Well formed and very information, tons of useful information.
November 10, 2015
Excellent... studied and passed exam.
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