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Extra License Course

License Level 3
Explains all 602 questions in the Extra exam question pool.
  • Designed for the licensed General

  • Self-paced & self-administered

  • Bite-sized, topical organization

  • Packed with instructive illustrations

  • Free online support materials

  • Written by expert hams

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How the course works
  1. Read a section of the book.

  2. Review the highlighted exam items.

  3. Take our online section quiz.

  4. Optionally peruse our online Learning Supplements.

  5. Repeat for each section/lesson.

  6. Check your readiness with practice exams.

  7. Ace the license exam!

Extra License Course 2024-2028- print book $34.95
  • NEW! For 2024-2028 question pool

  • Explains all Extra exam pool items.

  • Fully illustrated, 336 pages.

  • Topically organized.

  • Free online quizzes and learning supplements.

Coming Soon!  Complete Online
Extra License Course:  eBook, video lessons, quizzes, and more.
Online Support Materials

What's this?

Interactive quizzes displaying the full exam question and response options, covering all questions explained in a course section.

What's this?

Video, audio, articles, and links for each section topic that reinforce exam prep and go deeper for practical learning. Free & open.

What you'll learn
What You'll Learn, Section by Section:

1.0 Operating Your Station 

1.1 Common Operating Practices 
1.2 Amateur Satellite Operations 


2.0 Rules and Regs 

2.1 Operational Regulations 
2.2 Station Control & Restrictions 
2.3 Volunteer Examiner Regulations 


3.0 Propagation 

3.1 HF Propagation Factors 
3.2 VHF+ Propagation Factors 


4.0 Digital Modes 

4.1 Digital Encoding Concepts 
4.2 Frequency Shift Keying Modes 
4.3 Digital Packet Modes 
4.4 Additional Digital Modes 
4.5 Amateur TV 


5.0 Electrical Circuit Principles 

5.1 Complex Impedance 
5.2 Resonant Circuits and Q 


6.0 Hamtronics I: Components 

6.1 Inductors and Cores 
6.2 Semiconductor Components 
6.3 VHF+ Component Packaging 
6.4 Photovoltaics & Optoelectronics 
6.5 Digital Logic Devices 

7.0 Hamtronics II: Analog Circuits 

7.1 Amplifiers 
7.2 Filters & Matching Networks 
7.3 Power Regulators & Supplies 
7.4 Oscillators & Signal Generators 


8.0 Processing Signals 

8.1 Modulation & Demodulation 
8.2 FM Signal Processing 
8.3 Digital Signal Processing 


9.0 Station Performance & Measurement 

9.1 Noise & Spurious Emissions 
9.2 Measuring Performance 


10.0 Antennas 

10.1 Types of Antennas 
10.2 Performance Factors 
10.3 Impedance Matching & Phasing 
10.4 Transmission Lines 
10.5 Smith Chart 
10.6 Special Antennas 


11.0 Safety 

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