The Arrl Extra Class License Manual (Arrl Extra Class License Manual for the Radio Amateur) Review
The steps to upgrade to Amateur Extra class license are achievable and worth the time investment. If you want to take the exam with confidence, then using this well-written book as your study guide will help do that.
First, some info about the Element 4 exam to upgrade from General to Extra class. The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions that are selected from the officially released pool (effectivity July 2008) of over 738 questions (with answer key). At least 37 questions must be answered correctly to pass. The exam is administered by a team of volunteer examiners who are themselves Amateur Extra Class radio operators.
So, what makes this book the study guide to own?
The chapters are organized by topics that align with the sub-elements in the exam and provide the much needed technical context and background for all the questions. At this licensing level, the numerous schematics, diagrams and plots help significantly with the learning. Learning the technical topics for Amateur Extra requires much more math skills, electronics background and technical RF knowledge than General class. Nearly 3/4 of the study guide is devoted to this technical context and background material that promotes understanding and minimizes memorization.
The last 1/4 of this study guide lists the entire Element 4 question pool of 738 questions, also organized by sub-element. I was able to work off each chapter and its related questions one sub-element at a time during my spare time over the course of about six weeks.
This is the book (previous edition) I used to study and pass the Amateur Extra Class license exam. I didn't need to use any other books, CDs, or online practice quizzes. As such, I definitely recommend this study guide.
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The Arrl Extra Class License Manual (Arrl Extra Class License Manual for the Radio Amateur) Overview
All You Need To Pass Your Extra Class Exam!
Pass the 50-question Extra Class test.
All the Exam Questions with Answer Key, for use July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2012.
Detailed explanations for all questions, including FCC rules.
The ARRL Extra Class License Manual is your ticket to every privilege granted to Amateur Radio Operators. Our expert instruction will lead you through all of the knowledge you need to pass the exam: rules, specific operating skills and more advanced electronics theory.
The Extra Class license is the highest of all three US Amateur Radio licenses. To upgrade to Extra Class you must already hold a General Class license (or have recently passed all of the exams required for a General Class license). Upgrading to an Extra license only requires passing a written examination. As an Extra Class licensee, you will have full privileges on all frequencies authorized by the FCC for Amateur Radio.
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Customer Reviews
License Manual, Amatuer Extra Class - BB - Mississippi
Excellent manual for study for the Amateur Extra class ham radio license. It is very technical and is written for the ham radio operator that has passed his General class license and wants to advance him or herself to the next license and its operating privileges. I would highly recommend this study manual.
Adequate, but not Great - JD Norris - Atlanta Metro
As has already been stated by others, this book tries to do the near impossible. It makes assumptions as to your proficiency in electronics and math. I successfully used this book to attain an Amateur Extra license. I would read the entire book ONE time, then mark all of the correct answers in the question pool. Read, re-read, and then read the questions OVER AND OVER until you are able to average 80% proficiency on the QRZ practice tests. It can be done! 73
very helpful....... but - F. Jackson - USA
This is probably the best study guide you can find. I gave four stars instead of five
because I thought the explanation to some of the math problems could have been
a little more clear. To understand the math I used a book called "Circuit Concepts" by
Thomas Kubala. I wanted to learn the material and not just memorize, and the ARRL manual
was really a great help. I passed on the first try with a 96%.
Beware however, unless you have a background in radio you're probably going to have to
put in some time if you want to do well on the exam. I studied at least one or two hours a day for
several weeks. I also used several of the practice exams and paid close attention to the
answers I got wrong. If you're prepared, then the exam isn't really too difficult, but you have
to know the material. Good Luck!
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