Publication update — July 13, 2026: All five RadioBook volumes and both the Canadian and U.S. Ham Radio Answer Guides are now available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon. The companion game suite remains free at RadioBook.ca.
Amateur radio learning should not be intimidating. Yet for most people, it is — because the resources are outdated, overly technical, or assume you already know electronics. RadioBook is designed to change that. It is a complete amateur radio learning system built for modern learners: five practical books paired with twelve interactive browser-based experiences. Each book covers a core area of ham radio knowledge, and each game or drill reinforces what you learn with hands-on practice. No installation, no coding, no cost.
What You Get
- Five practical books — From basic concepts to advanced operating techniques
- Twelve interactive games — Browser-based drills, simulations, and practice exams
- Self-paced structure — Learn at your own speed with clear milestones
- Real-world focus — Every concept tied to actual operating scenarios
The Books
Each RadioBook volume works as a practical guide on its own while contributing to a five-volume path:
- Volume 1: Welcome to Amateur Radio – An introduction to amateur radio, propagation, licensing, equipment, and the on-air community.
- Volume 2: How Radio Works – Waves, circuits, components, antennas, and the electromagnetic spectrum explained in plain language.
- Volume 3: Getting Your License – Canadian and U.S. licensing paths, study planning, regulations, operating procedures, and getting your first callsign.
- Volume 4: On the Air – Choosing and setting up a station, making contacts, using repeaters, joining nets, and exploring operating activities.
- Volume 5: Troubleshooting and Interference – A systematic approach to station problems, noise, interference, grounding, bonding, filtering, and clean transmitted signals.
The Games
The free browser suite contains six full simulations and six focused drills. Use them independently or alongside the books. No account or installation is required.
Full simulations
- Band Propagation Simulator
- Circuit Builder Challenge
- DX Station
- Interference Defence
- License Class Ladder
- Antenna Tuner
Focused drills
- Phonetics Copying
- CW Training
- Interference Audio ID
- Band Condition Estimation
- Callsign Copy under QSB
- Q-Code Rapid-Fire
Availability
All five RadioBook volumes and both Answer Guides are now available in paperback and Kindle formats. Visit the RadioBook page for purchase links and the companion game suite.