Technician Class HamBook (2026-2030) #

• 1. Introduction
  • Introduction
  • About Amateur Radio
  • Understanding the Technician License Exam
  • How to Use This HamBook
  • Overview of the Licensing Process
• Part 1. Science
  • Chapter 1. Electrical Basics
    • Section 1.1: Electrical Basics
    • Section 1.2: Electrical Units and Quantities
    • Section 1.3: Electrical Laws (and Math)
  • Chapter 2. Components
    • Section 2.1: Basic Components
    • Section 2.2: Semiconductors
    • Section 2.3: Other Components
    • Section 2.4: Circuit Diagrams: Putting It All Together
  • Chapter 3. Radio Wave
    • Section 3.1: Frequency and Wavelength
    • Section 3.2: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
    • Section 3.3: Understanding Amateur Radio Bands
    • Section 3.4: How Signals Travel
    • Section 3.5: Modulation Modes and Bandwidth
    • Section 3.6: Digital and Video Modes
  • Chapter 4. Antennas
    • Section 4.1: Antenna Types
    • Section 4.2: Polarization and Orientation
    • Section 4.3: Feed Lines
    • Section 4.4: Connectors
    • Section 4.5: Standing Wave Ratio (SWR)
• Part 2. Person
  • Chapter 5. Safety
    • Section 5.1: AC Power
    • Section 5.2: Hazardous Voltages
    • Section 5.3: Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    • Section 5.4: Batteries
    • Section 5.5: Antennas and Tower Safety
    • Section 5.6: RF Exposure
  • Chapter 6. Station Control
    • Section 6.1: Station Accessories
    • Section 6.2: Interference and Grounding
    • Section 6.3: Receiver, Transmitter, Transceiver
    • Section 6.4: Operating Your Transceiver
    • Section 6.5: Repeater Operation
    • Section 6.6: Basic Repair and Testing
    • Section 6.7: Interference and Troubleshooting
  • Chapter 7. General Operation
    • Section 7.1: FM Operation
    • Section 7.2: HF Operation
    • Section 7.3: Public Service and Emergency Operations
    • Section 7.4: Amateur Satellite Operation
    • Section 7.5: Fun with Amateur Radio
  • Chapter 8. Rules and Regulations
    • Section 8.1: Operator Classes, Privileges, and Call Signs
    • Section 8.2: ITU Regions
    • Section 8.3: Authorized Frequencies
    • Section 8.4: Frequency Allocations and Band Sharing
    • Section 8.5: Station Identification
    • Section 8.6: Authorized and Prohibited Transmissions
    • Section 8.7: Control Operator and Control Types
  • Conclusion: Your Journey into Amateur Radio
• Part 3. Appendix
  • Supplement: Testing Before July 2026
  • Glossary of Amateur Radio Terms
  • Phonetic Alphabet
  • 2026-2030 Technician Class Question Pool