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Practice Ham Radio Exams




Technician class test
Valid 2014-2018

Technician Class Ham Radio Practice Exam.

This is an 2014-2018 FCC Element 2 technician class practice exam for the technician class amateur radio license. A license grant is awarded after an applicant successfully completes a VE administered 35-question multiple choice written examination. Obtaining a technician class license will grant you full operating privileges on all amateur bands above 30 MHz and limited privileges in portions of the HF bands.

Prepare for the exam ahead of time by taking a ham radio practice exam here.




General class test
Valid 2015-2019

General Class Ham Radio Practice Exam.

This is an 2015-2019 FCC Element 3 practice exam for the general class amateur radio license. A license grant is awarded after an applicant successfully completes a VE administered 35-question multiple choice written examination. Obtaining a general class license will grant you full operating privileges on all amateur bands above 30 MHz and privileges on a large portion of the HF bands. An applicant for a general class license must hold a technician class license or have passed the technician class exam prior to taking the general class written exam. Both the technician and general class exams may be taken consecutively during the same exam session.

Prepare for the exam ahead of time by taking a ham radio practice exam here.




  Extra class test  
Valid 2016-2020

Extra Class Ham Radio Practice Exam.

This is an 2016-2020 FCC Element 4 practice exam for the extra class amateur radio license. A license grant is awarded after an applicant successfully completes a 50-question VE administered multiple choice written examination. Obtaining aan extra class license will grant you full operating privileges on all amateur bands. Applicants must hold a general class license or have passed the general class exam prior to taking the extra class written exam. The technician, general, and extra class exams may be taken consecutively during the same exam session.

Prepare for the exam ahead of time by taking a ham radio practice exam here.

You can find a list of scheduled ARRL VE exams near you from the ARRL. Or, see the events listing below for a list of upcoming local exam sessions.

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Review your past practice exam results. Registered users can browse their past exam submissions and scores.

FCC Licenses (USA)

Technician Class

General Class

Extra Class

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