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What bands can a technician transmit on?
Technician Class Frequency Privileges in Ham Radio
| Band | Frequencies (In MHz) | Modes You Can Use |
|---|---|---|
| 40 meters | 7.025 – 7.125 | CW |
| 15 meters | 21.025 – 21 |
How do I upgrade from general to technician?
To upgrade to General Class, you must already hold a Technician Class license (or have recently passed the Technician license exam). Upgrading to a General license–which conveys extensive HF privileges—only requires passing a written examination.
Is the technician license the same as the general license?
(Technician and General licenses have the same pool of allowed call signs.) As to your second question, if I recall correctly, the ARRL license books are incremental just like the exams — you would need all of the books up to the level you’re studying for.
Do you have to get a technician license first?
If you are a first-time amateur radio service user or just haven’t gotten around to certification yet, you should go for the technician license first. You cannot skip over this step and go straight to the extra license or general license.
Can a technician license holder operate a HF radio?
A technician class license holder can also communicate around the world. They can operate on the HF bands as well but with much less power compared to the general class. As you can see, if you intend on just operating your amateur radio in your country, a technician license class is more than enough.
Can you upgrade from technician to general class?
There is one good reason not to do this as it is not allowed by the FCC. The Technician, General and Exam liscenses are access to privileges. You must take each exam. ” To upgrade to General Class, you must already hold a Technician Class license (or have recently passed the Technician license exam). ”