Columbia Amateur
Radio Association

K3CUJ -- Columbia, MD




Studying for the Amateur Extra License?     Here are some resource:


Study Resources


• ARRL (https://arrlexamreview.appspot.com) - No lessons but practice tests of the full pool of questions

(Free and you do not need to be an ARRL Member to use the service)


• Ham Study (https://hamstudy.org) Funded by ICOM, this sight has no lessons but practice tests of all

questions. (Free)


• Ham Test Online (https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/prices.htm) The Amateur Extra study course cost $29.95 It includes course material as well but practice tests of the full pool of questions                                      (The HamTestOnline site claims that 95% of students pass with 20 hours of study and practice)

• Ham Radio Prep (https://study.hamradioprep.com/order?ct=1e77ecce-87de-4c8a-af56-e880afe731e1) The Amateur Extra course cost $59.00 It includes course material as well as but practice tests of the full pool of questions.

Note: On line studying insures that you are reviewing the full current pool of questions.


Testing (Once you are getting 90% or higher on 5 tests in a row, you are ready to take your General Exam):

Taking your test in personal locally. Test are held regularly in Laurel, MD; Washington, DC ; Severna Park, MD ; Catonsville, MD ; Davidsonville, MD; & Damascus, MD. (https://hamstudy.org/sessions/21046/inperson)

Take the exam remotely (even the same day) (https://hamstudy.org/sessions/remote).

The cost of an in person runs from FREE ($0.00) to $15.00, while the Cost for the remote test is typical $15.00


And while the FCC charges $35.00 for a new license and for renewals, license modifications to upgrade an

operator class (such as moving from General to Amateur Extra) are exempt from this charge


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