ARRL Ham Radio License Manual: Complete Study Guide with Question Pool to Pass the Technician Class Amateur Radio Exam

Everything You Need to Get Your First Ham Radio License!

5th Edition | For exams July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026

Pass the 35-question multiple choice exam.
Designed for self-study and classroom use.
Use with ARRL's bonus online practice.
The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual is the most popular introduction to amateur radio. It has easy-to-understand "bite-sized" sections to help you get started. From understanding the rules and regulations to selecting your equipment, setting up your first station, and making your first contact!

Filled with all you need to pass the Technician class exam, including:

Amateur Radio Rules and Activities
Radio and Signals Fundamentals
Electricity, Components, and Circuits
Propagation, Antennas, and Feed Lines
Amateur Radio Equipment
Communicating with Other Hams
Licensing Regulations
Operating Regulations
Electrical and Mechanical Safety
ARRL's best-selling study guide includes all the questions and answers, with detailed explanations, for exams taken through June 30, 2026. Use it to ace the 35-question exam! When you have successfully passed the exam, The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual will serve as your reference as you explore the exciting world of amateur radio.

Hams experiment with technology and electronics, provide communications during emergencies and disasters when all else fails, and enjoy talking to people across the country and around the world. Portable transceivers allow you to get on the air anywhere, from a park bench to a roving SUV, to a mountaintop, and more! With a Technician class license, any ham can contact the International Space Station, measure the reach of their signal with propagation beacons, or connect with others via satellite. The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual will help you get licensed, involved, active, and on the air!