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Technician License Course

Your first step into amateur radio. Our Technician course covers all exam pool questions with full-color illustrated lessons, engaging video instruction, and interactive quizzes — so you don't just pass, you understand.

Designed for the beginner

Self-paced & self-administered

Non-expiring subscription

Video + eBook + quizzes per lesson

Practice exams included

Created by expert hams

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Ham Radio School Technician License Course 2026-2030

$32.95 Online Course

Course Contents

Everything You Need to Pass — and Understand

Each lesson follows the same proven structure, building your knowledge topic by topic through the entire Technician exam pool.

Every Lesson Includes

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eBook Reading Full-color illustrated explanations of every exam pool item — rich graphics make complex topics clear.
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Video Classroom Instruction Instructor-led video reinforces exam content and connects it to real operating situations.
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Concise Exam Item Review A succinct bullet-list recap of every question pool item covered in the lesson — efficient and convenient for exam review.
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Interactive Lesson Quiz Full exam pool questions with answer options — identical to real exam questions — with correct/incorrect feedback.
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Depth Options Additional video, audio, articles & links for each lesson — expanding your comprehension beyond the exam requirements.

The Full Course Also Includes

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Full Practice Exams Practice exams drawn from the complete question pool — just like the real exam — to test your readiness before test day.
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Non-Expiring Subscription Your subscription provides extended access — return to the material to keep learning even after you are licensed.
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Any Device, Anytime Study on your computer, tablet, or phone — fully online, no software to install.
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Free Preview Lessons Create a free account and preview lessons before you purchase — no risk.
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Explains All Exam Questions The complete Technician exam question pool, explained topic by topic with full-color illustrations.

Lesson Structure

Lesson by Lesson, Step by Step

Every lesson follows a consistent flow — read, watch, review, quiz, explore. Reinforcing each topic through multiple formats is how the knowledge truly sticks.

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Read the eBook

Full-color illustrated eBook content explains each exam topic in plain language, covering all question pool items with clear graphics that make concepts visual.

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Watch the Video

Instructor video reinforces explanations and connects the theory to real-world ham radio operations and on-air scenarios.

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Concise Exam Review

A succinct bullet-list review of all question pool items from the lesson — efficient prep for confident exam performance.

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Take the Lesson Quiz

Interactive lesson quiz tests you on all exam pool items from the lesson — questions identical to the real exam, with correct/incorrect feedback.

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Go Deeper (Optional)

Optional video, audio, articles, and links let you explore topics further, expanding your comprehension beyond the exam requirements.

Full-Color Illustrated eBook

Every lesson includes richly illustrated full-color eBook content written for the beginner — no prior experience required. Exam question pool items are clearly highlighted within each concept explanation, so you always know what you're learning and why.

The same full-color content is available in the optional print study book for learners who prefer physical materials.

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Engaging Video Instruction — the Heart of the Course

The video lessons are the centerpiece of the Ham Radio School online course. Each lesson features instructor-led video that reinforces the eBook content and brings the material to life — connecting exam topics to real operating situations, practical applications, and on-air use.

Stu's engaging teaching style makes even technical topics approachable and memorable, building the confidence you need to get on the air — not just pass the exam.

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Stu Turner, WØSTU

Amateur Extra Class

Meet the Instructor

The Expert Behind Ham Radio School

Stu Turner (WØSTU) is an Amateur Extra class licensed amateur radio operator with a broad technical background in engineering and physics — and a genuine passion for making complex material not just understandable, but enjoyable. As the architect, content developer, and instructor behind Ham Radio School, Stu has helped thousands of individuals earn and upgrade their FCC Amateur Radio licenses.

A former professor on the faculty of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Stu brings more than 15 years of professional educational experience to every course — experience earned developing rigorous technical coursework and honing the craft of making challenging concepts click. His relaxed, conversational presentation style leverages humor and a carefully structured building-block approach to give you the practical knowledge you need to pass your exam and get on the air with confidence.

Stu is the author of the Ham Radio School print study book series and the architect of the online course platform — every lesson, illustration, and video reflects his commitment to delivering the most effective amateur radio license preparation resources available.

Amateur Extra Class Former USAFA Professor Course Architect Book Author & Illustrator

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Choose Your Format

Study online, in print, or both — pick the format that fits your learning style.

Online Course

$32.95

One-time purchase · Extended course access

Explains all Technician exam pool questions
Video classroom instruction per lesson
Full-color eBook with rich illustrations
Interactive lesson quizzes
Practice exams — just like the real exam
Depth options: video, audio, articles & links
Works on any device — phone, tablet, PC
Non-expiring subscription — keep learning after you're licensed
Free preview lessons with account creation

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Free preview lessons available — no purchase required to try.

Print Edition

Study Book

$26.95

Print book · Full-color interior · Ships to you

Complete explanations of all Technician exam pool items
Full-color illustrated, 195 pages
Matches online course structure lesson by lesson
Free online quizzes & Depth Option learning media included
Print book sold separately from online course

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Sample pages available — see the book before you order.

Course Curriculum

What You'll Learn, Lesson by Lesson

The Technician course is organized into 14 chapters comprising 28 total lessons covering the complete Technician exam question pool.

Click any chapter to see the lessons and topics.

Before We Begin…

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Electromagnetic Waves
Radio Transmission and Reception
Amateur Radio Bands
Modulation

Operating Your Radio

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1.1 Transceiver Basics
1.2 Ham Communication Basics
1.3 Repeater Basics

FCC Rules & Regulations

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2.1 The FCC and You
2.2 Controlling Your Station
2.3 Call Signs
2.4 Talking to the World

Things To Do

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Activities and operating modes available to Technicians
VHF/UHF operating opportunities
Emergency communications

Wavelength, Frequency & Bands

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4.1 Wavelength and Frequency
4.2 Bands, Band Plans & License Privileges

Signal Propagation

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How radio waves travel
VHF, UHF, and HF propagation characteristics
Ionospheric and tropospheric effects

Processing Signals

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Modulation types / modes
Transmitters and receivers
Signal processing fundamentals

Antennas

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7.1 Antenna Basics
7.2 Standing Wave Ratio (SWR)
7.3 Coax and Connectors

It's Electric!

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8.1 Electrical Basics
8.2 Ohm's Law and Power Law
8.3 Making Electrical Measurements

Hamtronics

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9.1 Electronic Basics
9.2 Transistors and More

Digital Modes

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10.1 Digital Basics
10.2 Digital Networks

Space Contacts

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Satellite communication basics
Amateur satellites and the ISS
Operating through satellites

Avoiding Interference

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Sources of radio frequency interference (RFI)
Good operating practices
Station grounding and shielding

Safety

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13.1 Electrical Safety
13.2 Antenna & Tower Safety
13.3 RF Exposure Safety

Student Reviews

What Technician Students Are Saying

★★★★★

"This course is superbly organized and presented using very well prepared reading and complementary videos. Stu keeps it moving at a pace that is both challenging as well as fun. Highly recommend this course as THE best way to prepare for not only passing the exam, but truly internalizing the many subjects any ham should know."

Dan O. NØOLD — Technician Graduate

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"I breezed through the course in about a week. I like the format of reading, then a video and a review, then a test on the chapter — it really reinforces the knowledge. I took the exam and completed it in 10 minutes with a 100% score. Thanks Stu!"

Michael E. WA7MRE — Technician Graduate

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"I bought my own test-prep book a few months ago, but it was dry and I lost interest quickly. As soon as I started taking THIS online course, the material became interesting, and I completed my course of study quickly and as easily as possible."

Emil W. AØZC — Technician Graduate

Technician License Course

Everything You Need to Pass — and Understand

Every Lesson Includes

The Full Course Also Includes

Lesson by Lesson, Step by Step

Read the eBook

Watch the Video

Concise Exam Review

Take the Lesson Quiz

Go Deeper (Optional)

Full-Color Illustrated eBook

Engaging Video Instruction — the Heart of the Course

The Expert Behind Ham Radio School

Course Overview Video

Choose Your Format

Online Course

Study Book

What You'll Learn, Lesson by Lesson

Supplemental Resources — No Extra Cost

Lesson Quizzes & Practice Exams

Technician Learning Supplements

Visualization Apps

Articles Library

What Technician Students Are Saying

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