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Amateur Extra Exam

Discuss Amateur Extra study topics, advanced theory, regulations, and preparing for the top U.S. ham license.

  1. thinking about going for extra class but not sure if the theory stuff is worth it

    Rachel Johnson,
    • 1 reply
    • 157 views
    Rachel Johnson

  2. What are the specific frequency privileges I'll gain with Amateur Extra?

    Jennifer Park,
    • 2 replies
    • 282 views
    Jennifer Park

  3. Study Strategy for Extra Exam - Need advice from recent upgrades

    Linda Wilson,
    • 2 replies
    • 299 views
    Dave Parker

  4. thinking about going for extra class but not sure if the theory jump is as bad as people say

    Michelle Baker,
    • 1 reply
    • 236 views
    Michelle Baker

  5. thinking about going for the extra class, is the theory stuff really that hard

    Kevin O'Brien,
    • 1 reply
    • 150 views
    Amanda Moore

  6. thinking about going for the Extra but not sure if its worth the effort for how i operate

    Diana Washington,
    • 1 reply
    • 155 views
    Ashley Johnson24

  7. thinking about going for extra class but not sure if its worth the hassle

    DX Dude,
    • 1 reply
    • 126 views
    Nicole Davis

  8. finally decided to go for the extra, is the theory really that bad?

    Linda Johnson,
    • 1 reply
    • 124 views
    Carol Davis

  9. thinking about going for my extra, is the theory part as bad as everyone says

    Carlos Martinez,
    • 1 reply
    • 162 views
    Christopher Davis

  11. Extra class sub-band privileges: What's worth the upgrade?

    Lisa Chang,
    • 2 replies
    • 339 views
    John Wilson

  12. Study Strategy for -2028 Extra Class Exam - Need Advice

    Steve Wilson,
    • 2 replies
    • 233 views
    Angela Davis

  13. finally decided to go for the extra class, is it actually worth it or am i just chasing a license

    Lisa Rodriguez,
    • 1 reply
    • 123 views
    John Patterson

  14. thinking about going for my extra, is the theory part as bad as people say

    Michael Stevens,
    • 1 reply
    • 128 views
    Moon Bounce

  15. thinking about going for the extra class but not sure if the theory is worth learning just for the license

    Nicole Jackson,
    • 1 reply
    • 200 views
    Lisa Chen

  16. Extra Class Frequency Privileges - Are They Really Worth It?

    John Patterson,
    • 2 replies
    • 272 views
    DX Dude

  17. is the extra class exam actually worth it or am i overthinking this

    Michael Rodriguez,
    • 1 reply
    • 175 views
    James Wilson

  18. finally decided to go for the Extra, worth it or overkill?

    James Rodriguez,
    • 1 reply
    • 114 views
    Rag Chewer

  19. is the extra exam actually worth it or am i overthinking this

    Ashley Anderson73,
    • 1 reply
    • 214 views
    Kevin Park

  20. is the extra class exam actually worth it or am i overthinking this

    Michael O'Brien,
    • 1 reply
    • 121 views
    Brian Murphy

  21. Which Extra Class study methods actually work? Tips from recent test takers

    Repeater King,
    • 2 replies
    • 343 views
    Radio Geek

  22. is the extra exam actually worth it or am i overthinking this

    Jennifer Walsh53,
    • 1 reply
    • 146 views
    Michael O'Brien

  23. Extra Class Frequency Privileges - What exactly do you gain?

    Jennifer Kim,
    • 2 replies
    • 242 views
    Sarah Anderson

  24. thinking about going for Extra, is the theory stuff actually that hard?

    Robert Moore66,
    • 1 reply
    • 136 views
    DX Lover

  25. thinking about going for the extra but is it actually worth the effort

    Diana Washington,
    • 1 reply
    • 179 views
    Sarah Johnson

  26. is the extra exam actually worth it or am I overthinking this

    Michelle Parker,
    • 1 reply
    • 157 views
    Linda Johnson

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