ARRL Extra Class License Manual 12th Edition
All You Need To Pass Your Extra Class Exam!
12th edition, updated for preparation for the new question pool effective July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024.
Pass the 50-question Extra Class test
- All the Exam Questions with Answer Key
- NEW! Use with ARRL’s online Exam Review for Ham Radio.
- Detailed explanations for all questions, including FCC rules
The ARRL Extra Class License Manual is your ticket to every privilege granted to Amateur Radio Operators. Our expert instruction will lead you through all of the knowledge you need to pass the exam: rules, specific operating skills and more advanced electronics theory. As an Extra Class licensee, you will have full privileges on all frequencies authorized by the FCC for Amateur Radio. To upgrade to Extra Class you must already hold a General Class license (or have recently passed all of the exams required for a General Class license). Upgrading to an Extra license only requires passing a written examination.
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Online Supplement for ARRL Extra Class Study Manual
This Web resource is designed to provide additional information for you as you study for your Extra Class Amateur Radio license.
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5th edition, updated for preparation for the new question pool effective July 1, 2020.
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Video/Online/Study Aids/Courses
Fred Benson, NC4FB, offers an online Extra license exam study program that covers the FCC Amateur Extra license question pool sequence. Benson offers mentor support.
Dave Casler, KE0OG provides a guided self-study video course based on ARRL's Amateur Extra License Manual curriculum.
Jack Tiley's, AD7FO, often requested study guide offers material arranged in the original numerical order of the VEC question pool. You'll find concise explanations, well-thought out graphics and step-by-step calculations for the mathematically based questions. His guide has been recently updated for the 2016 question pool.
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Need to review some math to prepare for your Extra exam? We've identified some tutorials that may prove helpfu
Additional math tutorials from Paul's Online Math notes.
Algebra/Trigonomety/Geometry "Cheat Sheets" and downloadable graph paper
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Randy Herber, W9HE offers the following study aids:
- W9HE Notes
- W9HE Amplifiers
- W9HE Components
- W9HE Signals
- 2012-2016 Extra Class Diagrams
- W9HE Impedance-Admittance Smith Chart
- W9HE LogTable
- W9HE LogTrig
- W9HE LogTrig-no Smith
- W9DUP Azimuthal Equidistant Map centered on W9DUP's repeater
- W9DUP Azimuthal Equidistant Map centered on the antipode of W9DUP's repeater
- W9DUP Whetstone Bridge Emulator
- W9HE ReadMe for above files and contact information
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