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Entry-level US amateur (ham) radio license. Practice the entire public FCC Element 2 question pool with adaptive practice and timed mock exams.
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About this exam
The Technician class is the entry-level US amateur radio license. The exam is 35 multiple-choice questions drawn from the public FCC Element 2 question pool (2026-2030), covering rules, operating, radio theory, electronics, safety, and antennas.
Who should take this exam
Anyone pursuing their first US amateur (ham) radio license to get on the air on VHF/UHF and some HF privileges.
Career benefits
Grants operating privileges on amateur bands and is the foundation for the General and Amateur Extra licenses.
How to prepare
Study the full public question pool with practice questions and timed mock exams. You answer the same questions that appear on the real exam.
Quick facts
Exam costTypically a small exam-session fee (often around $15) paid to the Volunteer Examiner team; the FCC also charges a license fee.
Valid for10 years, renewable
Length45 minutes
Questions on exam35
Passing score26 of 35 correct (74%)
Format35 multiple-choice questions; administered in person by a Volunteer Examiner (VE) team. 26 of 35 correct (74%) to pass.
Practice questions409
Objectives10
Blueprint as ofJuly 1, 2026
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What's covered
T1. Commission's Rules
- T1A T1A
- T1B T1B
- T1C T1C
- T1D T1D
- T1E T1E
- T1F T1F
T2. Operating Procedures
- T2A T2A
- T2B T2B
- T2C T2C
T3. Radio Wave Characteristics
- T3A T3A
- T3B T3B
- T3C T3C
T4. Amateur Radio Practices and Station Set Up
- T4A T4A
- T4B T4B
T5. Electrical Principles
- T5A T5A
- T5B T5B
- T5C T5C
- T5D T5D
T6. Electrical Components; Circuit Diagrams
- T6A T6A
- T6B T6B
- T6C T6C
- T6D T6D
T7. Station Equipment; Common Transmitter and Receiver Problems; Antenna Measurements and Troubleshooting
- T7A T7A
- T7B T7B
- T7C T7C
- T7D T7D
T8. Modulation Modes; Amateur Satellite Operation; Operating Activities; Non-Voice and Digital Communications
- T8A T8A
- T8B T8B
- T8C T8C
- T8D T8D
T9. Antennas and Feed Lines
- T9A T9A
- T9B T9B
T0. Electrical Safety
- T0A T0A
- T0B T0B
- T0C T0C
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