Radio Training and Resources
To fill radio roles on TERT, you need to have at least a Technician license.
You will need to supply your own radio. Numerous team members can provide equipment recommendations.
Below you will find information about how to get your technician license and links to various clubs and resources that can support you during your study and once you receive your license.
We think you'll find that the amateur radio community is very welcoming and supportive.
If you know of additional resources that may be beneficial to TERT members, please let us know: find our contact form here.
FCC Technician license at-a-glance
- 35-question exam
- Questions come from a pool of 412 questions
- All 412 questions are published for you to study and review
- The questions and answers on the test are word-for-word from the published question pool
- You can miss 9 of the 35 questions and still pass
- FCC charges $35 to take the exam
- You have to register on the FCC website and get an FCC Registration Number before you sign up for a test
- Once you pass the exam, your license is good for 10 years
HamStudy.org
HamStudy.org is a website and app that serves as a study tool for the different FCC licenses. An account on the website is free, and the app is $3.99 and allows you to study offline.
It has ham radio flash cards, practice tests, and question pools as well as introduction to ham radio and explanations for questions.
When you're ready to take your exam, the site can help you find a session near you.
ARRL Study Materials
The American Radio Relay League is the National Association for Amateur Radio.
They have a manual and a Q&A book available for purchase through their website.
They also have exam prep resources, including online practice exams, links to free study guides, and links to online video/audio courses. There is also a reference library available on their website.
Other Resources
There are many other resources available on the internet - you can search YouTube videos, podcasts, and some entities that charge for courses they provide online.
There are also many books available to support you in your study process.