Amateur Radio: Study Plan & Quick Reference

Study Plan

General Class Exam (Element 3)

  • 35 questions, 26 correct to pass (74%)

  • Topics: regulations, operating practices, radio wave propagation, circuits, antennas, signals

Resources

Quick Reference

Emergency Frequencies

Frequency Purpose

146.520 MHz

2m National Simplex Calling

446.000 MHz

70cm National Simplex Calling

7.030 MHz

40m CW QRP Calling

14.060 MHz

20m CW QRP Calling

Field Day

  • Annual event: 4th full weekend of June

  • ARRL-sponsored emergency preparedness exercise

  • Cliff is experienced Field Day organizer

  • Goal: Participate with family