Amateur Radio Licensing Resources

There are excellent tools available to help you prepare for your exam at your own pace. We recommend the following path to getting your license:

1. Study: HamStudy.org 

This is the gold standard for modern license prep. It’s a free, highly intuitive website (and app) that uses smart flashcards to track your progress and focus on the areas where you need the most help.

• Cost: Free (Web) / Nominal fee for Mobile App.

• Link: https://hamstudy.org

2. Reference: The ARRL License Manual 

If you prefer a traditional textbook, the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual is the definitive resource for understanding the "why" behind the questions.

• Available at: Amazon, ARRL.org, or HRO (Ham Radio Outlet).

3. Test: Second Saturday VE Sessions 

Once you are consistently hitting 85% or higher on your HamStudy practice exams, come see us to take the real thing! We host Volunteer Examiner (VE) testing sessions every second Saturday of the month.

• When: Every 2nd Saturday.

• What to Bring: A photo ID, your FCC Registration Number (FRN), and the $15 testing fee.

• Registration: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/laxne 

For additional see our dedicated Licensing page.