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The higher the class of license, the more frequencies are available. Earning each higher class license requires passing a more difficult examination. Although regulated by the fcc, license exams are given by volunteer groups of amateur radio operators. Established in 1912, regulation of radio was a result of the u. Navys concern about interference to its stations and its desire to be able to order radio stations off the air in the event of war. Department of commerce and labor until march 1913), then by the federal radio commission, and finally (in 1934) by the fcc. Arrl can help you find an amateur radio license preparation class in your community. You may search by zip code and radius, but if your search doesnt produce a result, try casting a wider net. Three types of licenses for ham radio operators are being granted today technician, general, and amateur extra. By taking progressively more challenging exams, you gain access to more frequencies and operating privileges. The nashua area radio society offers an amateur radio license class for all levels of licenses. We can help you if you are looking for your first (technician) license, would like to expand your privileges to the full set of hf bands (general), or would like to earn the highest class (extra) license. Together with kb6nus the no-nonsense technician class license study guide (pdf, 411 kb), andys video series is the best free ham radio course available online. Which ham radio license exam should i take? Ham radio exam study tips. Frequency asked questions (faq) why our free ham radio practice exams are the best. Read what our customers say about us in independent reviews on eham. Net! Note in 2007 the fcc eliminated the morse code examination requirement for all classes of amateur radio licenses.