Every question and every answer on every amateur exam is published in advance. The pools are revised on a rolling four-year cycle, one class per year.
The free tools everyone uses
- HamStudy.org — spaced-repetition study through the whole pool, with
- QRZ and eHam practice exams — free randomised tests.
- ARRL and Gordon West manuals — paid books that explain the material rather than just drilling
progress tracking and practice exams. Free on the web; the mobile app is a few dollars.
it. Worth it if you want to understand the answers.
A realistic plan for Technician
- Two to four weeks, 20–30 minutes a day.
- Study until practice exams sit consistently above 85%.
- Do not try to memorise the maths section; there are only a handful of formulas, and Ohm's law
covers most of them.
Classes
Many clubs run free Technician classes over a weekend or a few weeknights, often ending with an exam session on the last day. Some run "ham cram" one-day formats. Find one through a local club.
Studying for General and Extra
The same tools work. General adds propagation, antennas and HF operating practice. Extra adds circuit analysis, more advanced antenna theory and a heavier rules section — most people need double the study time for it.