Look up exam sessions in your area by zip code at. So decide how much free time you can devote to studying, then figure out when you could take the exam. I recommend that you try to average at least one hour every day, and more if possible. It sounds like a lot of work, but all of this studying is not a waste of time, as you are learning information that could someday save your life. The good news is that you no longer have to learn Morse code for any class of ham radio license. If you want the Extra class license, add on another 30 hours to study for the Extra class exam. To get the General class license, you must pass an additional exam, so tack on an additional 20 hours to study for the General class exam. Assume you will need about 10 hours to study for the Technician exam. An Extra class license has a few minor additional privileges, but nothing important for survival.A General class allows you to talk all around the world.A Technician class license is useful mostly for local communications.
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