General Class HamBook (2023-2027) #

• Introduction
  • Introduction
  • The General Class License
  • Understanding the General Exam
  • How to Use This HamBook
  • Licensing Overview
• Part 1: Expanding on Radio Science
  • 1. Electrical Foundations
    • 1.1 Series and Parallel Circuits
    • 1.2 Reactance and Impedance
    • 1.3 Resonance and Filters
    • 1.4 Transformers and Matching
    • 1.5 Power and Measurements
  • 2. Components and Circuits
    • 2.1 Essential RF Components
    • 2.2 Transistors and Amplification
    • 2.3 Power Supply Fundamentals
    • 2.4 Digital Circuit Fundamentals
    • 2.5 Schematics and Measurements
  • 3. Signal Theory and Modulation
    • 3.1 Analog Modulation Methods
    • 3.2 Digital Modes and Signals
    • 3.3 Frequency Mixing and Bandwidth
    • 3.4 Digital Signal Processing
  • 4. Advanced Antenna Systems
    • 4.1 Feed Lines and Connectors
    • 4.2 SWR and Antenna Matching
    • 4.3 Directional Antennas
    • 4.4 Dipoles and Vertical Antennas
    • 4.5 Mobile and Portable Antennas
  • 5. Understanding RF Propagation
    • 5.1 The Ionosphere and Radio Waves
    • 5.2 Solar Effects on Propagation
    • 5.3 Propagation Modes and Paths
• Part 2: Expanding on Radio Operation
  • 6. Safety
    • 6.1 AC Power and Protection
    • 6.2 Batteries and Power Systems
    • 6.3 Grounding and Lightning
    • 6.4 Tower and Antenna Safety
    • 6.5 RF Exposure
  • 7. Setting Up Your HF Station
    • 7.1 Station Fundamentals
    • 7.2 Receiving Techniques
    • 7.3 Transmitting Techniques
    • 7.4 Power Amplifiers
    • 7.5 Digital Mode Station Setup
    • 7.6 Test Equipment and Measurement
  • 8. Operating on the Air
    • 8.1 Getting Started on HF
    • 8.2 Voice Operating Techniques
    • 8.3 CW Operating Practices
    • 8.4 DX and Contest Operating
    • 8.5 Digital Mode Procedures
    • 8.6 Emergency Communication
  • 9. Rules and Regulations
    • 9.1 General Frequency Privileges
    • 9.2 Power and Antenna Limits
    • 9.3 Spectrum and Interference
    • 9.4 Special Uses and Control
    • 9.5 Messages Across Borders
    • 9.6 Licensing and Examinations
• Appendix
  • Phonetic Alphabet
  • 2023-2027 General Class Question Pool