{"id":29983,"date":"2017-10-11T18:09:16","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T18:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=29983"},"modified":"2026-03-14T17:05:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T22:05:56","slug":"ham-radio-extra-class","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ham-radio-extra-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Ham Radio Extra Class Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) provides an extra class exam to certify the operation of an amateur station. This page covers the extra class radio license needed to operate an amateur radio, also called ham radio. The extra class license is intended for those who have already taken and passed the <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ham-radio-technician-class\/\">Technician Class<\/a> and <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ham-radio-general-class\/\">General Class<\/a> exams.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free Ham Radio Extra Class practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/hamradio\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'HamRadioExtra Guide Click']);\">Ham Radio Extra Class Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/hamradio\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'HamRadioExtra Flashcard Click']);\">Ham Radio Extra Class Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Eligibility\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span> Exam Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>To be eligible for this exam, you need a valid US mailing address, valid proof of identification, and a social security number. You must also have taken and passed the <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ham-radio-technician-class\/\">Technician Class<\/a> exam and the <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ham-radio-general-class\/\">General Class<\/a> exam.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Ham_Radio_Extra_Class_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Ham Radio Extra Class Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The Ham Radio Extra Class exam contains 50 multiple-choice questions, which are split into ten main categories.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"1_Commission_Rules_(6_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>1. Commission Rules (6 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The six questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 68 questions. The pool of questions is split into six groups:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Group A<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Frequency privileges<\/li>\n<li>Signal frequency range<\/li>\n<li>Automatic message forwarding<\/li>\n<li>Stations aboard ships or aircraft<\/li>\n<li>Power restriction on 630- and 2200-meter bands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group B<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Restrictions on station location<\/li>\n<li>General operating restrictions<\/li>\n<li>Spurious emissions<\/li>\n<li>Antenna structure restrictions<\/li>\n<li>RACES operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group C<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Automatic and remote control<\/li>\n<li>Band-specific regulations<\/li>\n<li>Operating in and communicating with foreign countries<\/li>\n<li>Spurious emission standards<\/li>\n<li>HF modulation index limit<\/li>\n<li>Band-specific rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group D<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Amateur Space and Earth stations<\/li>\n<li>Telemetry and telecommand rules<\/li>\n<li>Identification of balloon transmissions<\/li>\n<li>One-way communications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group E<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Volunteer examiner program: definitions<\/li>\n<li>Qualifications<\/li>\n<li>Preparation and administration of exams<\/li>\n<li>Reimbursement<\/li>\n<li>Accreditation<\/li>\n<li>Question pools<\/li>\n<li>Documentation requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Group F<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Miscellaneous rules: external RF power amplifiers<\/li>\n<li>Prohibited communications<\/li>\n<li>Spread spectrum<\/li>\n<li>Auxiliary stations<\/li>\n<li>Canadian amateurs operating in the US<\/li>\n<li>Special temporary authority<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"2_Operating_Procedures_(5_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>2. Operating Procedures (5 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The five questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 61 questions. The pool of questions is split into five groups:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Group A<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Amateur satellites<\/li>\n<li>Orbital mechanics<\/li>\n<li>Frequencies and modes<\/li>\n<li>Satellite hardware<\/li>\n<li>Satellite operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group B<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Fast-scan television standards and techniques<\/li>\n<li>Slow-scan television standards and techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group C<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Contest and DX operating<\/li>\n<li>Remote operation techniques<\/li>\n<li>Log data format<\/li>\n<li>Contact confirmation<\/li>\n<li>RF network systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group D<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Digital modes and procedures for VHF and UHF<\/li>\n<li>APRS<\/li>\n<li>EME procedures<\/li>\n<li>Meteor scatter procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Group E<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Operating HF digital modes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"3_Radio_Wave_Propagation_(3_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>3. Radio Wave Propagation (3 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The three questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 39 questions. The pool of questions is split into three groups:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Group A<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) communications<\/li>\n<li>Meteor scatter<\/li>\n<li>Microwave tropospheric and scatter propagation<\/li>\n<li>Auroral propagation<\/li>\n<li>Daily variation of ionospheric propagation<\/li>\n<li>Circular polarization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group B<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Transequatorial propagation<\/li>\n<li>Long-path propagation<\/li>\n<li>Ordinary and extraordinary waves<\/li>\n<li>Chordal hop<\/li>\n<li>Sporadic-E mechanisms<\/li>\n<li>Ground-wave propagation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Group C<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Radio horizon<\/li>\n<li>Effects of space-weather phenomena<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"4_Amateur_Practices_(5_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>4. Amateur Practices (5 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The five questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 64 questions. The pool of questions is split into five groups:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Group A<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Analog and digital instruments<\/li>\n<li>Spectrum analyzers<\/li>\n<li>Antenna analyzers<\/li>\n<li>Oscilloscopes<\/li>\n<li>RF measurements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group B<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Instrument accuracy and performance limitations<\/li>\n<li>Probes<\/li>\n<li>Techniques to minimize errors<\/li>\n<li>Measurement of Q<\/li>\n<li>Instrument calibration<\/li>\n<li>S parameters<\/li>\n<li>Vector network analyzers<\/li>\n<li>RF signals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group C<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Phase noise<\/li>\n<li>Noise floor<\/li>\n<li>Image rejection<\/li>\n<li>Minimum detectable signal (MDS)<\/li>\n<li>Increasing signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range<\/li>\n<li>Noise figure<\/li>\n<li>Reciprocal mixing<\/li>\n<li>Selectivity<\/li>\n<li>SDR nonlinearity<\/li>\n<li>Use of attenuators at low frequencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group D<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Dynamic range<\/li>\n<li>Intermodulation and cross-modulation interference<\/li>\n<li>Third-order intercept<\/li>\n<li>Desensitization<\/li>\n<li>Preselector<\/li>\n<li>Sensitivity<\/li>\n<li>Link margin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Group E<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>External RF interference<\/li>\n<li>Electrical and computer noise<\/li>\n<li>Line noise<\/li>\n<li>DSP filtering and noise reduction<\/li>\n<li>Common-mode current<\/li>\n<li>Surge protectors<\/li>\n<li>Single point ground pane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"5_Electrical_Principles_(4_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>5. Electrical Principles (4 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The four questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 49 questions. The pool of questions is split into four groups:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Group A<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Characteristics of resonant circuits<\/li>\n<li>Series and parallel resonance<\/li>\n<li>Definitions and effects of Q<\/li>\n<li>Half-power bandwidth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group B<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>RL and RC time constants<\/li>\n<li>Phase angle in reactive circuits and components<\/li>\n<li>Admittance and susceptance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group C<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Rectangular coordinates<\/li>\n<li>Polar coordinates<\/li>\n<li>Phasors<\/li>\n<li>Logarithmic axes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Group D<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Skin effect<\/li>\n<li>Real and reactive power<\/li>\n<li>Electrical length of conductors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"6_Circuit_Components_(6_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>6. Circuit Components (6 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The six questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 69 questions. The pool of questions is split into six groups:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Group A<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Semiconductor materials and devices<\/li>\n<li>Semiconductor materials<\/li>\n<li>Bipolar junction transistors<\/li>\n<li>Operation and types of field-effect transistors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group B<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Diodes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group C<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Families of digital ICs<\/li>\n<li>Gates<\/li>\n<li>Programmable logic devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group D<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Permeability, core material and configuration<\/li>\n<li>Transformers<\/li>\n<li>Piezoelectric devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group E<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Semiconductor materials and packages for RF use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Group F<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Photoconductivity<\/li>\n<li>Photovoltaic devices<\/li>\n<li>Optical sensors and encoders<\/li>\n<li>Optically isolated switching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"7_Practical_Circuits_(8_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>7. Practical Circuits (8 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The eight questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 99 questions. The pool of questions is split into eight groups:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Group A<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Digital circuit principles and logic circuits<\/li>\n<li>Classes of logic elements<\/li>\n<li>Positive and negative logic<\/li>\n<li>Frequency dividers<\/li>\n<li>Truth tables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group B<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Class of operation<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum tube and solid-state circuits<\/li>\n<li>Distortion and intermodulation<\/li>\n<li>Spurious and parasitic suppression<\/li>\n<li>Switching-type amplifiers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group C<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Types of networks<\/li>\n<li>Types of filters<\/li>\n<li>Filter applications<\/li>\n<li>Filter characteristics<\/li>\n<li>Impedance matching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group D<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Solar array charge controllers<\/li>\n<li>Power supplies and voltage regulators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group E<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Detectors<\/li>\n<li>Reactance, phase, and balanced modulators<\/li>\n<li>Mixer stages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group F<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Digital signal processing (DSP) filtering, modulation, and demodulation<\/li>\n<li>Analog-digital conversion<\/li>\n<li>Digital filters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group G<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Characteristics and applications of operational amplifiers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Group H<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Types of oscillators<\/li>\n<li>Synthesizers and phase-locked loops<\/li>\n<li>Direct digital synthesizers<\/li>\n<li>Stabilizing thermal drift<\/li>\n<li>Microphonics<\/li>\n<li>High-accuracy oscillators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"8_Signals_and_Emissions_(4_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>8. Signals and Emissions (4 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The four questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 48 questions. The pool of questions is split into four groups:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Group A<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Fourier analysis<\/li>\n<li>RMS measurements<\/li>\n<li>Average RF power and peak envelope power (PEP)<\/li>\n<li>Analog\/digital conversion&lt;\/li<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group B<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Modulation methods<\/li>\n<li>Modulation index and deviation ratio<\/li>\n<li>Frequency- and time-division multiplexing<\/li>\n<li>Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group C<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Digital communication modes<\/li>\n<li>Information rate vs. bandwidth<\/li>\n<li>Error correction<\/li>\n<li>Constellation diagrams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Group E<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Keying defects and overmodulation of digital signals<\/li>\n<li>Digital codes<\/li>\n<li>Spread spectrum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"9_Antennas_and_Transmission_Lines_(8_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>9. Antennas and Transmission Lines (8 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The eight questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 94 questions. The pool of questions is split into eight groups:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Group A<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Radiation resistance<\/li>\n<li>Gain<\/li>\n<li>Beamwidth<\/li>\n<li>Efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Effective radiated power (ERP)<\/li>\n<li>Effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group B<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Azimuth and elevation patterns<\/li>\n<li>Gain as a function of pattern<\/li>\n<li>Antenna modeling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group C<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Practical wire antennas<\/li>\n<li>Folded dipoles<\/li>\n<li>Phased arrays<\/li>\n<li>Effects of ground near antennas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group D<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Yagi antennas<\/li>\n<li>Parabolic reflectors<\/li>\n<li>Feed point impedance and loading of electrically short antennas<\/li>\n<li>Antenna Q<\/li>\n<li>RF grounding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group E<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Matching antennas to feed lines<\/li>\n<li>Phasing lines<\/li>\n<li>Power dividers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group F<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Characteristics of open and shorted feed lines<\/li>\n<li>Coax versus open wire<\/li>\n<li>Velocity factor<\/li>\n<li>Electrical length<\/li>\n<li>Coaxial cable dielectrics<\/li>\n<li>Microstrip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>Group G<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>The Smith chart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Group H<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Radio direction finding (RDF) techniques<\/li>\n<li>Beverage antennas<\/li>\n<li>Single- and multiple-turn loops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"10_Safety_(1_question)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>10. Safety (1 question)<\/h3>\n<p>The question in this category is pulled from a pool of 12 questions. The pool of questions cover hazardous materials, RF radiation hazards, and grounding.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Ham-Radio-Extra-Class-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-169550\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Ham-Radio-Extra-Class-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the Ham Radio Extra Class exam, which contains 50 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 15-45 minutes\" width=\"537.05\" height=\"615.25\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's Ham Radio Extra Class Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/hamradio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/hamradio\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/hamradioextra.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>You can register for the exam online at the Universal Licensing System page of the Federal Communications Commission website.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_to_Study\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Study<\/h2>\n<p>Think you aren\u2019t a good test-taker? Maybe on a study-time crunch? Or just don\u2019t know how to begin studying? Mometrix has designed a new Study Secrets course to help every student, no matter what study scenario you are in. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll find in the Study Secrets Course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Techniques to Conquer Procrastination<\/li>\n<li>Steps to building a Study Plan custom to your learning style<\/li>\n<li>7 Effective Note-Taking Methods<\/li>\n<li>Test-Taking Tips<\/li>\n<li>Memory Techniques and Mnemonics<\/li>\n<li>And much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we\u2019ve tailored our Study Secrets Course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for their upcoming exam or semester. Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/studysecrets\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', Study Course Click']);\">Study Secrets Online Course<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>The Extra Class exam is offered by volunteers who work with a Volunteer Exam Coordinate under the direction of the FCC.<\/p>\n<p>You will need to bring a few things with you on the day of the exam:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A valid photo ID, such as your driver\u2019s license or passport<\/li>\n<li>FCC Registration Number<\/li>\n<li>A check or money order to pay your registration fees<\/li>\n<li>An ink pen<\/li>\n<li>Two number-two pencils with erasers<\/li>\n<li>A calculator that has the memory erased and no formulas saved on it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Passing_Score\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Passing Score<\/h2>\n<p>To pass the Ham Radio Extra Class exam, you must answer 37 out of 50 questions correctly, which is a score of 74%.<\/p>\n<p>You will receive your scores as soon as you finish taking the exam.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Retaking_the_Exam\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Retaking the Exam<\/h2>\n<p>You are allowed to retake the Extra Class exam if you did not pass the first time. You will have to pay the exam fee to retake it, but you may do so as many times as you wish. In fact, you are welcome to retake the exam on the same day as your first take.<\/p>\n<p>For retakes of the exam, the large pool of questions is utilized in order to create an entirely new version of the exam each time you take it.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's Ham Radio Extra Class Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/hamradio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/hamradio\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/hamradioextraflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the Ham Radio Extra Class exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 50 questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the Ham Radio Extra Class exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There is no set time limit, but the exam generally takes anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the Ham Radio Extra Class exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must answer at least 74% of the questions correctly, meaning you must answer a minimum of 37 questions correctly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the Ham Radio Extra Class exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $15.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Peter Rench.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Peter-Rench-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Peter Rench<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Peter Rench joined Mometrix in 2009 and serves as Vice President of Product Development, responsible for overseeing all new product development and quality improvements. Mr. Rench, a National Merit Scholar, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in mathematics from Texas A&amp;M University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. 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