Amateur Radio Licensing Classes
Get started in Amateur Radio—or upgrade your license—with a class presented by one of RRRA’s experienced instructors.
There is no charge for instruction; however a textbook is required (approximate cost $30)
Class Schedule
Textbooks
Technician License Course Textbook
- HamRadioSchool.com—4th Edition
- For the 2022–2026 question pool
- ISBN: 9798819744390
🔗 Purchase from Ham Radio School—Free USPS shipping to U.S. addresses. Normally arrives in 4 to 6 business days to continental US addresses.
General License Course Textbook
- HamRadioSchool.com—3rd edition
- For the 2019-2023 question pool
- ISBN: 9781072023517
🔗 Purchase from Ham Radio School—Free USPS shipping to U.S. addresses. Normally arrives in 4 to 6 business days to continental US addresses.
Extra License Course Textbook
- ARRL Extra Class License Manual 12th Edition—Second Printing (2020–2024)
- Includes all the Exam Questions with Answer Key, for use through June 30, 2024
- Available as:
- Spiral Bound (ISBN: 978-1-62595-131-0)
- Kindle Edition ( ASIN: B089ZXCDWC)
Purchasing Links
- ARRL Store: Spiral Bound
- Amazon: Spiral Bound, Kindle
- DX Engineering: Spiral Bound
- Search for other vendors: Bing, DuckDuckGo, Google
Independent Study Resources
- WS0Y’s Self-Study Technician License Exam Preparation Course
- HamStudy flashcard / practice test website & app (check your device/OS app store or your favorite search engine for others)
- KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides
- Textbooks from ARRL Online Store, Ham Radio School, or your local library
Amateur Radio License Testing
Please see our index of License Testing dates for a complete list of currently scheduled testing dates along with information about License Test Prerequisites and Checking Your License Status.
You may search for testing opportunities—both virtual and in-person— offered by other organizations at:
You must have an FRN for your test
License exam candidates are reminded that you are required to register in the FCC CORES system and receive a FCC Registration Number (FRN) before exam day. Some remote exam software will automatically register your FRN if necessary. You should check with your exam provider to confirm what you need to do.
For FRN registration information and tutorials see item #4 of the Exam Session Requirements and the FCC CORES Tutorial Videos.
To register and request your FRN visit the FCC CORES User Account and Registration page
