Free Ham Radio License Courses
There are three U.S. amateur radio license classes, each unlocking more privileges. Study any of them free, right here — clear lessons with diagrams, flashcards, per-section quizzes, cumulative checkpoints, and full practice exams, all drawn from the official question pools. Earn each class in order: Technician → General → Amateur Extra.
Technician
Your first license — start here
The entry-level license. No experience needed. Get on the air with handhelds, local repeaters, nets, and digital modes, plus some HF.
- Unlocks All VHF/UHF privileges + limited HF
- Exam 35 questions · pass 26 (74%) · no Morse code
General
Open up the HF bands
The big upgrade. Earns most high-frequency privileges for long-distance, worldwide contacts across the HF bands.
- Unlocks Most HF privileges (worldwide)
- Exam 35 questions · pass 26 (74%)
Amateur Extra
Every privilege there is
The top license. Grants every amateur operating privilege, including the exclusive sub-bands. The deepest exam — we go step by step.
- Unlocks All amateur privileges
- Exam 50 questions · pass 37 (74%)
What every course includes
- 📖 Plain-English lessons that build from the basics to the correct terms, with diagrams.
- 🃏 Flashcards for every section, saved on your device.
- ✅ Section quizzes and cumulative checkpoints — real questions with instant feedback.
- 📝 Full practice exams scored like the real test, with a topic-by-topic report that points you back to the lessons to review.
- 🔎 Every question comes straight from the official public question pool.
Brand new? Begin with the Technician foundations. When you're ready, find an Indiana exam session and get on the air.