Gordon West study manual for the 2010-14 FCC Element 2 Technician Class Amateur Radio license exam. Includes all FCC Q&A along with West's educational, fun answer explanations. Fully illustrated to aid learning. Includes list of VEC examiners, and more.
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This book makes studying for your FCC entry-level Technician Class license easy and fun. Gordon's memorable answer explanations include high-lighted key words. The Q&A are reorganized into 20 logical topic groups making it easy to understand the real world of ham radio to help you get on thei air once you earn your license. --Editor
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Gordon West has been a ham for more than 50 years, holding the top Extra Class license, call sign WB6NOA. Named "Instructor of the Year" by the ARRL, and 2006 Amateur of the Year by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Tobias
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I recently purchased this book as I want to get my Technician Class HAM license. After reading it cover to cover I feel it does do a good job in preparing one to answer the questions for the Technician exam. The final 3/4s of the book takes the reader through all 300+ potential multiple choice questions verbatim. That being said, when reading through the questions and answers, topics, technology, and concepts are mentioned but often lack detail. I am confident that this book will prepare one to take the exam and pass, but do not look to it as a reference on what to do once you receive your license.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Bob Leonard
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Gordon West's Technician Class is the book I used to prepare for my Technician Test. This is the process suggested to me, and it worked. I read the question and answers, read the correct answer and explanation , then highlighted the correct answer. Went through the entire question pool once, then went to a sample test site, such as [...]and started taking sample tests until I could consistently passed the exam. GOOD TESTING.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By G. Meadows
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After becoming interested in an amateur han radio license, I researched instruction information. Gordon West has written numerous technical books on this subject so I ordered his Technician Class 2010-2014 manual. It is easily understood and informative. It has all the questions and the answers for the test that has to be taken to become an licensed amateur ham radio operator. This is the second manual written by Gordon West I have bought and I have enjoyed both. It was promptly shipped with a reasonable shipping rate.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book to study for the entry level Technician class Ham license. After doing some research online I found all the test questions for free. While studying them for a week I found that just knowing the answer wasn't helping me learn the material. After looking at dozens of books I settled on this one. This book gives you the why behind the answer making learning quicker and more fun.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By OLD NICK
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I am very pleased with my Gordon West book very informative & entertaining as well. Has kept me focused and God willing will take my test on May 26.I am one month shy of 66 birthday BUT ITS NEVER TO LATE TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW
Best Regards
Old Nick
Best Regards
Old Nick
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By D. Morrison
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I've long thought about becoming a Ham. Never got the "Round-Tuit". However, with motivation from the Ham Nation podcast and being "volunteered" for the disaster response team at work, it was time to get my license. Gordon West's book came highly recommended.
I found Gordo's text to be superbly organized, clear, complete, and accurate. He not only taught the test, he taught the radio theory behind the questions. His tips on using the book were spot on and of real use in studying. Most of all, the book was very well written and engaging.
After reading the book and taking the book's tests 2 or 3 times, I sat for the real test. Because of the excellent preparation, I found the test very easy - and passed with only one incorrect answer. And that miss was 100% my fault.
Now I'm eagerly awaiting my Call Sign, so I can start my real education on the 2-Meter band, one that Gordo has prepared me well for. When I start studying for the General license, it will be with a Gordo book.
73s!
I found Gordo's text to be superbly organized, clear, complete, and accurate. He not only taught the test, he taught the radio theory behind the questions. His tips on using the book were spot on and of real use in studying. Most of all, the book was very well written and engaging.
After reading the book and taking the book's tests 2 or 3 times, I sat for the real test. Because of the excellent preparation, I found the test very easy - and passed with only one incorrect answer. And that miss was 100% my fault.
Now I'm eagerly awaiting my Call Sign, so I can start my real education on the 2-Meter band, one that Gordo has prepared me well for. When I start studying for the General license, it will be with a Gordo book.
73s!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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We need more Ham Radio operators now more than ever before. With that in mind, it's important to have many types of learning tools available for all types of learning styles. Gordon West "Gordo" really knows how to take the topics required to get the first "ticket" to become a Ham Radio operator - that of a Technician - and keep it within reach.
Gordo's style is light, fun and makes learning the various topics easy and accessible for all different age groups. This particular edition also includes an audio CD where Gordon shares different sounds of live radio transmissions using Aurora propagation, short skip, etc. The CD offers another manner in which content can be assimilated and would be especially helpful for kids learning the question pool and concepts required for the Technican Class FCC Element 2 License.
I have also used the Ham Radio License Manual with CD (Arrl Ham Radio License Manual) and while the ARRL manual is bigger and a bit more academic and perhaps intimidating, Gordo presents his material in a friendly and non-intimidating way. As a matter of fact, one of our local clubs uses Gordo as the main text. The book provides something for everyone. It's a great start for getting your ticket into the great world of Ham Radio.
5 Stars to Gordo!
Gordo's style is light, fun and makes learning the various topics easy and accessible for all different age groups. This particular edition also includes an audio CD where Gordon shares different sounds of live radio transmissions using Aurora propagation, short skip, etc. The CD offers another manner in which content can be assimilated and would be especially helpful for kids learning the question pool and concepts required for the Technican Class FCC Element 2 License.
I have also used the Ham Radio License Manual with CD (Arrl Ham Radio License Manual) and while the ARRL manual is bigger and a bit more academic and perhaps intimidating, Gordo presents his material in a friendly and non-intimidating way. As a matter of fact, one of our local clubs uses Gordo as the main text. The book provides something for everyone. It's a great start for getting your ticket into the great world of Ham Radio.
5 Stars to Gordo!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By John Bundy
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This book was the main material I used to study for my Technician Class license. In less than 30 days I was able to pass the test with 35/35 perfect score. The explanations for the questions were just the right level of detail for me - however I have a EE degree. Some people would probably find some of the added reference material suggested in the book useful. The only negative comment is the word 'exciting' is overused. If I go for my general class I would definitely use this author's book for that.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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For Ham Wantabees
It is well written with easy to understand language and illustrations. I am not a "techie", but am foraging through it.
Published 1 day ago by Swede Teacher
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Technician Study guide
I used this book to pass my HAM radio license. Of the 30+ people in the test class, quite a few had the ARRL guide and in discussing the guide book among us - we discovered that... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Dan Stinson
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Got my Ticket!
Using this book I got my Technician class license in two weeks. Combined it with the ARRL book and between the two I almost passed my general exam without studying! Read more
Published 19 days ago by Fred
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really Great Book For Studying For the Technician Amateur License
I though Gordon West did a great job discussing the answers to the questions and offering a lot of very practical tips and helpful knowlege about amateur (Ham) radio. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sam Smith
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I love this book!
When I bought this book I was completely new to ham radio, and didn't understand any of the terms or theory behind radio communication. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jennifer McComb
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is all you need to become a HAM
Want to become a ham? It doesn't get any easier than this. I read the book twice and passed the test the first time I took it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
wouldn't buy anything else
This is the only reference you need. This has all the questions and knowledge you need to pass the test, as well as just learning!!!!
Published 2 months ago by Joshua Burgbacher
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great way to start a lifetime hobby!
Great way to start a lifetime of fun. Gordon West does a great job! My favorite book to study Ham Radio!
Published 2 months ago by John Roddam
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read
Was a great book to read up on the Technician class, easy to follow and with the included quiz questions on each topic made it easy to study (Have not recieved my license due to no... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ryan McClain
4.0 out of 5 stars
Got the job done...
This book will get the job done as far as passing the Technician license test. You have to remember that the test is 35 questions out of 394, of which you must get 26 correct. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Walt
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