ARRL General Class License Manual for Ham Radio 9th Edition - Complete Study Guide with Exam Questions for Operating on HF Bands and Digital Modes

I am constantly purchasing this manual and the ones for Technician and Amateur Extra for friends. A good study guide and is the main manual for the exams. I like the fact that each question in the question pool in the back makes reference to the page where the topic is covered.

Did I need this to pass the test? Not REALLY, there are other free methods to learn about Amateur radio. This book however is THE definitive guide to the knowledge you need to pass the General class exam and get your second license in the Amateur Radio world. (Technician, General, and then Amateur Extra) I collected this book as a handy reference to my Amateur radio stuff but to be honest I haven't looked at it since I passed my test. Google is your friend and has everything you need. So for overall value I will give it a 5 but since I genrally will not look at it unless I can't find something on the internet I will give it a 3. So 4 it is! And just in case you are still reading. You don't need this book to pass the test. That information is also elsewhere on free websites that will give you practice tests with the actual questions on them.

This is a great reference though it tends to go "into the weeds" at times. You may want this on the shelf but make use of a different source of material for the exam.

It’s very well laid out and easy to understand .

This really is a great book - very detailed and thorough, and I like the spiral bounding. The material covers what is needed to pass the licensing exam and then some, which I enjoy. I prefer to read through all of the material and really understand the subject matter - I read the book twice and even highlighted the important parts. All exam questions are located at the end of the book, with cross references to the pages where the material is covered. If you're really interested not only passing the licensing exam but also learning about Ham Radio, then this book is for you. However, if you're only interested in studying to the questions to pass the exam, and not really interested in the background knowledge, you don't need this book. Everything you need for studying to the questions and memorizing the answers can be found online for free (hamstudy.org).

This manual gave me all of the data I needed to be a first-time "Go" on my ARRL General license exam. It's well-organized, easy to read, hits all of the key questions, and gave good explanations of the practical application of the concepts you learn, rather than just being a study guide to help you pass an exam. Highly recommend.

The ARRL General Class License Manual is a valuable resource for Ham Radio Operators with a Technician Class License to prepare for the General Class License. The book was fascinating and filled with helpful information. I liked the illustrations and photos that made the information clearer. I recommend this book to my fellow Ham Operators. I also plan to keep it as a reference.

If you like information on getting your HAM ARRL general class license and enjoy this information printed on actual paper, then presented in a ring-bound format, this book is what you came here for...