2018-2022 Technician Class

I bought this book during 2020 and read it from cover-to-cover. Unfortunately, all of the local clubs were shut down for the plandemic and all the online tests were booked out for a long time so I lost interest. Well, my father-in-law, who is an Amateur Extra, told me that he would be visiting the Huntsville Hamfest that was happening this past weekend near me. So, I re-read this book, watched the Ham Radio 2.0 Technician videos on YouTube and used the free HRE technician app and just about aced the test at the Hamfest. The day after I passed, I bought the Gordon West General book and it is just as thorough.The great thing about Gordon West’s books is that they rearrange the questions into logical groups. He offers explanations that the apps really don’t. It is written in a very casual, entertaining style with lots of pictures, illustrations and website references. I believe Ham Radio 2.0 even follows the book for both the technician and general test.I have the ARRL technician study guide and it is a very good reference book, but I prefer the Gordon West style of book. I am confident that with this book and the Ham Radio 2.0 general class on YouTube and the HRE app you will pass. With the general versions, I should have my general license by next month.The book helped me out so much, my wife decided to try for her Amateur license and has started reading through it!Buy this book, study hard, look for a club in your area that has opened back up, pass the test and then hit me up: KO4STQ. I may get a vanity callsign soon, so pass the test quick! haha

This book initially describes ham radio for the technician, and then goes deeply into the Technician test. It doesn't just give you the test questions and answers (you can get this for free off the internet), but an explanation why these answers are correct. Even though some test questions can be figured out once its explained, some test questions are things you simply must memorize (e.g., radio bandwidths, certain frequencies, etc) because some things are arbitrarily specified by the FCC.The book also contains a supplementary CD to show examples of actual Ham Radio broadcasts.The book by itself is sufficient to help you pass the test; but in the book, it tries to advertise the audio CD that goes along with book. I didn't buy the CD, but its there if you are the type of person who can't learn unless you want a reassuring voice in conjunction with the book.

This book is a little sad what with all the exclamation points and hyper-enthusiasm about the excitement of AMATURE RADIO!!! Hyperlinks in the book notwithstanding, it would appear the author hasn't heard about the internet and it's ability to connect the world over. Once you get into the questions things change for the better. Mr West does a first rate job leading you through the test questions, gives you the right answer, and then provides a brief explanation of why that answer is correct. And while there are a few exclamation points in the explanations, they are just the right length and have just the right amount of detail. Goldilocks comes to mind...he gives you what you need to know in a delicious morsel that flings you on to the next question. 73 to you Mr West.

This manual is a unique training resource. It not only gives you the questions and answers you need to pass the exam, it explains why each answer is correct. Of course, you can just memorize the correct answers, however, this format helps the new ham to better understand what to do with your new license once it is earned. I have used this book as a resource in my training classes for many years, and have received numerous positive comments on the book’s format. In addition listing all the questions and answers in the question pool, it also contains additional useful reference information. The enclosed CD, with audio examples of various operating modes is, something not found in other license training books.

Lots of diagrams and explanations, but the glossary is limited. It looks like the CD is no longer included, but the files are online; the internet address is on the inside of the front cover. The wording is not clear that these files are the substitute for the CD, but they do aappear to be so. Also, there are 3 Tech class training videos put out by HAM Radio 2.0 that use the book. They are very detailed and free on Youtube.

I bought this book to prepare myself to take the Technician Class Amateur Radio License test. There are about 38 pages of introductions and text before the book dives into the test questions and answers. Each question is followed by 4 multiple choice answer options; A, B, C, and D. The correct answer is given below each question with a short explanation.This books primary goal is to get the reader to pass the license exam.I will see how effective the book is in completing that goal in a few weeks!!

If you're new to amateur radio get the book. Get it even if you've already passed the test. I use it more after I passed the test than I did before. This is a really good reference book for when you actually start using your license.

This is a very good study guide for the FCC amateur radio Technician class radio exam. I used the book to review material that we teach in a six-session licensing class for a local radio club. If you go through the book and review the question pool along with an on-line practice web site, you should be able to pass your exam. Step one is passing the exam, and this book is a good tool for exam preparation. Getting on the air and learning by doing is the best way to become proficient in the hobby.