Ham path
Your first week studying for ham radio
Technician is the entry license — one exam, no Morse code. This week builds a study habit so you walk into the VE session confident. New to the jargon? See the radio glossary.
- Day 1: Open exam prep bundle — run the Technician band quiz once to see what you do not know yet.
- Day 2: Exam flashcards — 15–20 cards plus missed-question review. Add phonetic quiz for on-air clarity.
- Day 3: Take your first practice exam — free at HamStudy.org, or a guided course at Ham Radio Prep (affiliate) with code RADIOCOMMS for 10% off.
- Day 4: Re-read missed topics on flashcards; read first week guide on the blog.
- Day 5: When practice exams pass consistently, find a VE exam session near you and register.
- After license: Open just licensed — program with CHIRP cheat sheet and local frequencies.
- Week 2: Read first net checklist — listen on a repeater before you transmit.
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License study
Books and references alongside free HamStudy and site exam tools.