Ham Radio General Exam 2026

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About this app

Study for the FCC Amateur Radio General Class license exam (Element 3) with the official 2023-2027 NCVEC question pool — all 423 questions, smart flashcards, practice tests, and full 35-question exam simulations. Works offline. No account. No subscription.

Upgrade from Technician to General and unlock worldwide HF privileges. This is a focused, no-nonsense way to prepare for the Element 3 exam and pass on your first try.

ALL 423 OFFICIAL QUESTIONS
Every question from the current General (Element 3) pool, organized by the 10 subelements (G1 through G0) exactly the way the real exam is structured. Search, bookmark, filter by rating, and study one topic at a time: FCC rules, operating procedures, radio wave propagation, amateur practices, circuit components, basic electronics, signals and emissions, antennas and feed lines, and safety. Every question uses the verbatim official wording — never a paraphrase.

SMART FLASHCARDS
Rate each question Easy, Medium, or Hard. The app tracks your net score and automatically resurfaces the questions you are struggling with, so you always know exactly what to study next.

PRACTICE TESTS & EXAM SIMULATIONS
- Practice tests in Balanced, New-Question, and Weak-Area modes
- Full 35-question exam simulations that mirror the real Element 3 test — one question drawn from each NCVEC question group
- The real 74% passing threshold (26 of 35 correct)
- Instant scoring and detailed answer review

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
- Exam readiness score and subelement breakdown
- Weak areas highlighted by topic
- Study streak calendar and daily goals
- Practice and exam history with full Q&A review

BUILT FOR THE REAL EXAM
The General exam is 35 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official pool. This app drills the exact questions and answers you will see, so nothing on test day is a surprise. Study in short sessions anywhere — no internet required.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
All of your progress is stored on your device. No account, no cloud, no tracking, no sign-up. Study completely offline, even in airplane mode.

FREE TO START — 7 DAYS OF PREMIUM ON US
Study the full question pool and take practice tests for free. Every new user also gets 7 days of premium, free — no card required. After that, keep studying free with a small ad banner, or make a single one-time purchase to unlock unlimited exam simulations, larger practice tests, weak-area focus, detailed progress insights, and remove ads forever. One-time payment. No subscription, no auto-renewal, no surprise charges.

WHO IT'S FOR
- Licensed Technicians upgrading to General
- Anyone chasing HF, DX, and worldwide privileges
- Emergency communicators (ARES/RACES) and contesters
- Anyone who wants to pass the FCC General exam on the first attempt

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Is this the real question pool? Yes — it uses the official 2023-2027 NCVEC General (Element 3) question pool.
Do I need an account? No. There is no sign-up and no login.
Does it work offline? Yes, fully offline.
Is it a subscription? No. The core app is free and the one-time upgrade is optional.

STUDY TIPS
Start with flashcards to learn the pool, take practice tests to find your weak spots, then run full exam simulations until you are consistently at or above the passing score. Ten focused minutes a day beats a last-minute cram.

Independent study aid. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the FCC, NCVEC, or ARRL. The question pool is public domain.

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What’s new

Thanks for using HAM Radio General Prep! This update scrolls the Submit button into view after you answer, and "No due cards" now shows when your next review is due. Smoother FCC General class practice tests, flashcards and exam prep for the amateur radio General license. 73!