This section is provided to assist those interested in getting a Amateur Radio License.

There are three Amateur Radio Licenses available:

1. •Technician - primarily used for UHF and VHF (line of site) communications.  The technician test consists of 35 questions with 26 correct answers.
   

2. •General - HF (High Frequency) long distance (around the world) communications.  The general test consists of 35 questions with 26 correct answers.
   

3. •Extra - Additional HF privileges.  The extra tests consist of 50 questions.
   

Test are available in your local area as well as excellent resources to assist in training.  For Volusia County testing go to this website http://volusiaares.org/?page_id=3 .

Below are some aids that may be helpful:

1. •http://www.arrl.org/ - The American Radio Relay League is the national association for Amateur Radio in the USA.
   

2. •Technician Question Pool with only the right answers 2010 Technician QandA.pdf.
   

3. •General Question Pool with only the right answers 2011 General Q & A.pdf.
   

4. •Practice test site:  http://www.qrz.com/ht/
   

5. •Ipad/Iphone and other training apps a also available
   

Instructional Videos (they are dated but the information is still good - used by permissions of the ARRL)

Technician Instructional PowerPoint TechnicianClass2014.ppt

1. •PowerPointViewer.exe (If you don’t have powerpoint)
   

For additional information contact your Ward Communications Specialist.