NEWINGTON, CT, May 4, 2006--The keys to passing the Amateur Radio Technician license examinations starting July 1 now are available for ordering. The ARRL has produced The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual--a brand-new publication that includes all the information a prospective ham needs to get licensed, including the significantly revised Technician class (Element 2) question pool going into effect at mid-year. Also just out: the fourth edition of ARRL's Tech Q & A. ARRL Marketing Manager Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, says these new publications will supplant the popular and familiar Now You're Talking! (5th edition) and ARRL's Tech Q & A (3rd edition) for those not planning to sit for the Technician examination any sooner than July 1.
"We're very excited about the new authorship of this next generation of ARRL entry-level license manuals," Inderbitzen said this week. "Both books were penned by Ward Silver, N0AX, a well-known contributing editor and columnist for QST and author of the popular Ham Radio for Dummies--published by John Wiley & Sons and available from ARRL."
Inderbitzen says a working group of ARRL staff members and volunteers contributed toward the organization and layout of The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual. Designed either for self-study or for classroom use, the book sports a friendly, easy-to-read two-color print format that makes for even more creative ways to emphasize key learning concepts as well as easy-to-understand "bite-sized" sections. These include Welcome to Amateur Radio, Radio and Electronics Fundamentals, Operating Station Equipment, Communicating with Other Hams, Licensing Regulations, Operating Regulations and Radio Safety.
The new ARRL Tech Q & A also includes the Technician Amateur Radio license examination (Element 2) question pool that goes into effect July 1 plus an answer key and brief, clear explanations for all questions. Those studying for their first Amateur Radio license will find it a convenient tool to review what they've learned prior to taking the test.
The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual (Order No 9639) retails for $24.95. The new fourth-edition ARRL Tech Q & A (Order No 9647) sells for $15.95.
Anyone aiming to take the Technician class (Element 2) Amateur Radio examination before July 1 of this year should study Now You're Talking! (5th edition) and ARRL's Tech Q & A (3rd edition), which remain available.
This summer, the League will introduce a new online class, "The ARRL Ham Radio License Course." This class will replace the current Technician License Course (EC-010).
Students
taking the new course will be able to complete all of their Technician class
license training online. Along with a 100-percent risk-free guarantee,
registration will include a copy of the new ARRL Ham Radio License Manual,
a one-year ARRL membership and post-graduate support.
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