ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, 6th Edition
Prepare for your Technician-class amateur radio license with the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, 6th Edition. Designed for self-study and classroom use, this guide builds your knowledge step by step with photos, illustrations, and online practice resources.
Exam coverage
For Technician-class exams from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030. Includes the complete question pool, answers, and detailed explanations to help you prepare for the 35-question multiple-choice exam.
What you'll learn
- Amateur radio rules, activities, and licensing requirements
- Radio and signal fundamentals
- Electricity, components, and circuits
- Propagation, antennas, and feed lines
- Amateur radio equipment and selecting your first radio
- Communicating with other hams and operating regulations
- Radio safety
Study and practice
Use the manual alongside ARRL's Online Exam Review for Ham Radio for randomly generated practice tests. Keep it as a reference as you begin operating and exploring amateur radio technology, community service, and emergency communications.
A Technician-class license offers opportunities to communicate through repeaters, satellites, and the International Space Station.
ISBN: 9781625952394