Book 3 of 5
Getting Your License
Get licensed. Get on the air.
RadioBook: Getting Your License is your complete study guide for earning your amateur radio license in the United States (FCC) or Canada (ISED). This book breaks down every topic you need to know — regulations, operating procedures, electronics, propagation, and safety — with clear explanations, practice questions, and interactive quizzes that make studying actually enjoyable.
What This Book Covers
- License Classes Explained — Technician, General, Extra (USA) and Basic, Advanced (Canada): what each allows and what to aim for
- FCC / ISED Regulations — Rules, band plans, power limits, call signs, and legal operating requirements
- Operating Procedures — Proper etiquette, phonetic alphabet, Q-codes, signal reports, and logging
- Electronics and Circuits — Ohm’s law, components, schematics, and the practical electronics you need to know
- Propagation and Antennas — How signals travel, antenna types, and choosing the right setup for your license class
- Safety — RF exposure, electrical safety, grounding, and tower safety
- Practice Exams — Full practice tests with explanations, structured to match the actual exam format
- Taking the Exam — How to find a test session, what to bring, and what to expect on test day
Who This Book Is For
- Anyone preparing for their first amateur radio license exam
- Current operators upgrading from Technician to General or Extra
- Students who learn best with structured study guides and practice questions
What Makes This Book Different
- Dual-country coverage — Both USA (FCC) and Canadian (ISED) requirements in one book
- Companion game included — Interactive quiz game with instant feedback and progress tracking
- Concepts before memorization — Understand the why, not just the correct answer
Release Status
This book is currently in development. This page will be updated with the cover, table of contents, and purchase links once it is available.
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You are reading Book 3 of 5 in the RadioBook series:
- Welcome to Amateur Radio
- How Radio Works
- Getting Your License — You are here
- On The Air
- Troubleshooting and Interference
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