🎓 License Level 3 — The Highest License Class

Amateur Extra License Course

The pinnacle of amateur radio licensing. Our Extra course covers all exam pool questions with full-color illustrated lessons, engaging video instruction, and interactive quizzes — so you don't just earn the top license, you understand.

Designed for the licensed General

Self-paced & self-administered

Non-expiring subscription

Video + eBook + quizzes per lesson

Practice exams included

Created by expert hams

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Ham Radio School Amateur Extra License Course 2024-2028

$44.95 Online Course

Course Contents

Everything You Need to Pass — and Understand

Each lesson follows the same proven structure, building your knowledge topic by topic through the entire Extra exam pool.

Every Lesson Includes

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eBook Reading Full-color illustrated explanations of every exam pool item — rich graphics make complex topics clear.
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Video Classroom Instruction Instructor-led video reinforces exam content and connects it to real operating situations.
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Concise Exam Item Review A succinct bullet-list recap of every question pool item covered in the lesson — efficient and convenient for exam review.
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Interactive Lesson Quiz Full exam pool questions with answer options — identical to real exam questions — with correct/incorrect feedback.
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Depth Options Additional video, audio, articles & links for each lesson — expanding your comprehension beyond the exam requirements.

The Full Course Also Includes

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Full Practice Exams Practice exams drawn from the complete question pool — just like the real exam — to test your readiness before test day.
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Non-Expiring Subscription Your subscription provides extended access — return to the material to keep learning even after you are licensed.
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Any Device, Anytime Study on your computer, tablet, or phone — fully online, no software to install.
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Free Preview Lessons Create a free account and preview lessons before you purchase — no risk.
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Explains All Exam Questions The complete Extra exam question pool, explained topic by topic with full-color illustrations.

Lesson Structure

Lesson by Lesson, Step by Step

Every lesson follows a consistent flow — read, watch, review, quiz, explore. Reinforcing each topic through multiple formats is how the knowledge truly sticks.

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Read the eBook

Full-color illustrated eBook content explains each exam topic in plain language, covering all question pool items with clear graphics that make concepts visual.

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Watch the Video

Instructor video reinforces explanations and connects the theory to real-world ham radio operations and on-air scenarios.

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Concise Exam Review

A succinct bullet-list review of all question pool items from the lesson — efficient prep for confident exam performance.

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Take the Lesson Quiz

Interactive lesson quiz tests you on all exam pool items from the lesson — questions identical to the real exam, with correct/incorrect feedback.

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Go Deeper (Optional)

Optional video, audio, articles, and links let you explore topics further, expanding your comprehension beyond the exam requirements.

Full-Color Illustrated eBook

Every lesson includes richly illustrated full-color eBook content written for the licensed General upgrading to Extra class. Exam question pool items are clearly highlighted within each concept explanation, so you always know what you're learning and why.

The same illustrated content is also available in the optional print study book — a great companion for learners who prefer physical materials.

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Engaging Video Instruction — the Heart of the Course

The video lessons are the centerpiece of the Ham Radio School online course. Each lesson features instructor-led video that reinforces the eBook content and brings the material to life — connecting exam topics to real operating situations, practical applications, and on-air use.

Stu's engaging teaching style makes even technical topics approachable and memorable, building the confidence you need to get on the air — not just pass the exam.

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Stu Turner, WØSTU

Amateur Extra Class

Meet the Instructor

The Expert Behind Ham Radio School

Stu Turner (WØSTU) is an Amateur Extra class licensed amateur radio operator with a broad technical background in engineering and physics — and a genuine passion for making complex material not just understandable, but enjoyable. As the architect, content developer, and instructor behind Ham Radio School, Stu has helped thousands of individuals earn and upgrade their FCC Amateur Radio licenses.

A former professor on the faculty of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Stu brings more than 15 years of professional educational experience to every course — experience earned developing rigorous technical coursework and honing the craft of making challenging concepts click. His relaxed, conversational presentation style leverages humor and a carefully structured building-block approach to give you the practical knowledge you need to pass your exam and get on the air with confidence.

Stu is the author of the Ham Radio School print study book series and the architect of the online course platform — every lesson, illustration, and video reflects his commitment to delivering the most effective amateur radio license preparation resources available.

Amateur Extra Class Former USAFA Professor Course Architect Book Author & Illustrator

Bob Witte, KØNR

Amateur Extra Class

Extra Course Co-Author

Bob Witte, KØNR

Bob Witte (KØNR) is an Amateur Extra class operator and career electrical engineer whose professional expertise in the test and measurement industry brings deep, practical technical authority to the Extra License Course. As co-author of the Extra course book and course narrative, Bob contributed substantially to the content — ensuring the most technically demanding exam material is presented with both rigorous accuracy and genuine accessibility.

An experienced technical writer with numerous electrical engineering and ham radio publications to his credit, Bob has also instructed amateur radio license classes at all three license levels for more than 15 years. His contributions to the Extra course reflect his rare ability to make advanced concepts approachable without sacrificing the technical depth the Extra exam demands.

Amateur Extra Class Career Electrical Engineer Extra Course Co-Author Technical Writer

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Choose Your Format

Study online, in print, or both — pick the format that fits your learning style.

Online Course

$44.95

One-time purchase · Extended course access

Explains all Extra exam pool questions
Video classroom instruction per lesson
Full-color eBook with rich illustrations
Interactive lesson quizzes
Practice exams — just like the real exam
Depth options: video, audio, articles & links
Works on any device — phone, tablet, PC
Non-expiring subscription — keep learning after you're licensed
Free preview lessons with account creation

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Free preview lessons available — no purchase required to try.

Print Edition

Study Book

$36.95

Print book · Monochrome interior · Ships to you

Complete explanations of all Extra exam pool items
Fully illustrated, 343 pages
Matches online course structure lesson by lesson
Free online quizzes & Depth Option learning media included
Print book sold separately from online course

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Sample pages available — see the book before you order.

Course Curriculum

What You'll Learn, Lesson by Lesson

The Extra course is organized into 12 chapters comprising 36 total lessons covering the complete Extra exam question pool.

Click any chapter to see the lessons and topics.

Before We Begin…

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Electronic Principles
Impedance
Phase Relationships
Time & Frequency Domain Views

Operating Your Station

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1.1 Common Operating Practices
1.2 Amateur Satellite Operations

Rules and Regs

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2.1 Operational Regulations
2.2 Station Control & Restrictions
2.3 Volunteer Examiner Regulations

Propagation

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3.1 HF Propagation Factors
3.2 VHF+ Propagation Factors

Digital Modes

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4.1 Digital Encoding Concepts
4.2 Frequency Shift Keying Modes
4.3 Digital Packet Modes
4.4 Additional Digital Modes
4.5 Amateur TV

Electrical Circuit Principles

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5.1 Complex Impedance
5.2 Resonant Circuits and Q

Hamtronics I: Components

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6.1 Inductors and Cores
6.2 Semiconductor Components
6.3 VHF+ Component Packaging
6.4 Photovoltaics & Optoelectronics
6.5 Digital Logic Devices

Hamtronics II: Analog Circuits

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7.1 Amplifiers
7.2 Filters & Matching Networks
7.3 Power Regulators & Supplies
7.4 Oscillators & Signal Generators

Processing Signals

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8.1 Modulation & Demodulation
8.2 FM Signal Processing
8.3 Digital Signal Processing

Station Performance & Measurement

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9.1 Noise & Spurious Emissions
9.2 Measuring Performance

Antennas

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10.1 Types of Antennas
10.2 Performance Factors
10.3 Impedance Matching & Phasing
10.4 Transmission Lines
10.5 Smith Chart
10.6 Special Antennas

Safety

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RF exposure and safety standards
Electrical and antenna safety

Student Reviews

What Extra Students Are Saying

★★★★★

"I aced my General and Extra exams, 35/35 and 50/50 respectively, which wasn't something I was really expecting to do. This study content really helped me to understand the inner workings of the material, particularly using the video lessons."

Brock A. K9JBA — Amateur Extra Graduate

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"I passed my Amateur Extra exam on my first try using this course. Well laid out lessons that you read, video lessons to watch, and concise summaries to review really reinforce the concepts presented. I highly recommend this course for those looking to upgrade to Extra."

Dave F. KF5CLZ — Amateur Extra Graduate

★★★★★

"You made all this material easy to understand. Took the test this morning at the Hamvention, passed with flying colors. Thanks!"

Alfred N. NL7CF — Amateur Extra Graduate

Amateur Extra License Course

Everything You Need to Pass — and Understand

Every Lesson Includes

The Full Course Also Includes

Lesson by Lesson, Step by Step

Read the eBook

Watch the Video

Concise Exam Review

Take the Lesson Quiz

Go Deeper (Optional)

Full-Color Illustrated eBook

Engaging Video Instruction — the Heart of the Course

The Expert Behind Ham Radio School

Bob Witte, KØNR

Course Overview Video

Choose Your Format

Online Course

Study Book

What You'll Learn, Lesson by Lesson

Supplemental Resources — No Extra Cost

Lesson Quizzes & Practice Exams

Extra Learning Supplements

Visualization Apps

Articles Library

What Extra Students Are Saying

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