Studying for the General License

Dave Casler, KE0OG provides a guided self-study video course based on ARRL's General Class License Manual curriculum.

Dan Romanchik, KB6NU, No-Nonsense General Class Study Guide
Go Now Updated general class syllabus from Jack Tiley, AD7FO:
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A Helpful Discussion about Power and Decibels
Converting Units of Measurement
Tutorial on Scientific Notation
The Metric System
Tutorials on Math for License Exams
Algebra/Trigonometry/Geometry "Cheat Sheets" and downloadable graph paper

General Class License Manual
General Question Pool
Studying for the General License

Taking a few practice exams to become familiar with the exam format and to assess your readiness before the real event is always a good idea.

You'll find supplementary information to help you with your preparation for the General Class exam as a companion reference for the study content presented in ARRL's General Class License Manual.

Find a ham radio exam session in your community or take the exam online. Online and in-person tests are given regularly.