Get started in Amateur Radio—or upgrade your license—with a class presented by one of RRRA’s experienced instructors, or by studying on your own.
Technician License test preparation
RRRA uses the Ham Radio School Technician License textbook for preparation for the Technician License test.
We recommend three options for using this textbook…
E-Book with Supporting Videos
Obtain the textbook from Ham Radio School as an e-book and watch the associated videos made by the textbook author. This costs about $30. Visit the Ham Radio School Technician Prep page for more information or to order the e-book.
Textbook with Supporting Videos
Obtain the physical textbook and watch supporting videos made by an RRRA member. The physical textbook costs about $21 and is available through the Ham Radio School Technician Prep page. We have prepared six videos to accompany the textbook using the author’s PowerPoint slides. These videos can be provided to local students who have obtained the textbook.
Indendent Study with the Textbook
Obtain the physical textbook from the Ham Radio School Technician Prep page. and prepare for the test by reading the textbook. The book is well-illustrated and easy to read; many hams get their Technician License simply through study of the textbook.
General License test preparation
The General License provides for a tremendous expansion of bands and operating modes over the Technician license. RRRA uses the Ham Radio School General License textbook for preparation for the General License test.
We recommend three options for using this textbook…
E-Book with Supporting Videos
Obtain the textbook from Ham Radio School as an e-book and watch the associated videos made by the textbook author. This costs about $30. Visit the Ham Radio School General Prep page for more information or to order the e-book.
Textbook with Supporting Videos
Obtain the physical textbook and watch supporting videos made by an RRRA member. The physical textbook costs about $24 and is available through the Ham Radio School General Prep page We have prepared eight videos to accompany the textbook using the author’s PowerPoint slides. These videos can be provided to local students who have obtained the textbook.
Indendent Study with the Textbook
Obtain the physical textbook from the Ham Radio School General Prep page and prepare for the test by reading the textbook.
License Testing
Visit our Testing Opportunities page to learn about taking your FCC Amateur Radio License test.
