Amateur Extra Materials
Once you’ve passed your General exam, you can upgrade to the Extra class license.
Below are the study materials to prepare for the current Amateur Extra question pool, released in 2024, which will be in use thru June 2028.
Here’s a single (zip file) link for all the Extra materials:
A brief description of the files in the zip:
ExtraPoolPag- the entire pool of exam questions, with the right answers bolded, and paginated so that the question and all answers appear on the same page. The registration instructions have details on variants on the included files.
ExtraFigures - Another pdf containing the various graphics which go along with the question pool. These are also at the end of the question pool file(s).
ExtraStudyGuide - key concepts and facts in a few pages for review and reference while you read the questions and answers.
ARRL-2024-Bands - The ARRL’s band plan summary (8.5x11 landscape format). Helpful for any “edge of band” questions. You can also get this on the ARRL website in greyscale or 11x17.
Formula_Wheel.jpg - A graphic take on algebraic manipulations of P=IE and I=ER to get E=I2R and others (pardon my lack of superscripts, etc. :-))
Additional Resources (not part of class materials)
hamstudy.com (a.k.a ham.study) - a good site for taking practice tests and brushing up on the explanations for the ones you missed. Helps focus your study efforts.
KB6NU Study Guides (available for purchase) - Another take on the question pool with explanations along with the questions. Many find this format with background material an aid to their understanding and success. (In class we use only the Q&A and discuss the explanations interactively.)
