FCC Technician Question Pool 2022-2026
FCC Technician 2022-2026 question pool, valid through 2026-06-30, covering Part 97 rules, VHF/UHF operation, electrical basics, and safety.
- Pool
- US_TECH_2022_2026
- Region
- US
- From
- -
- Through
- 2026-06-30
Study Guide
A comprehensive guide to passing the FCC Technician Class exam (2022-2026). Focuses on foundational rules, basic electronics, and safe operating practices to get you on the air.
Review Path
- Rules & Safety First: Begin with FCC regulations (Part 97) and safety protocols. These require memorization but form the foundation of your license privileges.
- Operating Basics: Learn how to operate a station, including standard procedures, emergency communications, and basic equipment controls.
- Electronics & Circuits: Tackle electrical principles, component symbols, and basic math (Ohm's Law). Use schematic diagrams to visualize circuit flow.
- Antennas & Propagation: Conclude with how radio waves travel and how antennas work, focusing on VHF/UHF characteristics and SWR fundamentals.
High-Yield Focus
- Metric Prefixes & Math: Be comfortable converting between milli, micro, kilo, and mega. Know the standard abbreviations (like kHz).
- Power Limits: Memorize the specific power limits for Technician class, especially the differences between HF restrictions and VHF/UHF privileges.
- SWR Fundamentals: Understand that SWR measures the impedance match between the feed line and antenna, and how high SWR affects solid-state transmitters.
- Q-Signals: Memorize common Q-signals used in daily operation, particularly those related to interference and location.
Common Confusions
- QRM vs. QRN: Remember that QRM refers to man-made interference, while QRN refers to natural static or atmospheric noise.
- Switch Types: Do not confuse SPST (opens/closes one circuit) with SPDT (switches a single circuit between two paths).
- Antenna Loading: Electrical loading involves adding inductors to change resonant frequency, not making physical or mechanical reinforcements to the antenna.
- Sideband Conventions: Upper Sideband (USB) is standard for 10 meters and all VHF/UHF bands, whereas Lower Sideband (LSB) is typically used below 9 MHz.
Readiness Check
- Consistent Scores: You are consistently scoring 85% or higher on randomized practice exams covering all 10 sub-elements.
- Schematic Recognition: You can quickly and accurately identify all electronic component symbols in the provided exam figures.
- Band Plan Familiarity: You know the specific frequency ranges and emission types permitted for Technician class operators.
- Safety Protocols: You fully understand RF exposure limits, electrical grounding requirements, and tower safety rules.
Topic Review
FCC rules, station licensing, and operator duties
FCC rules, station licensing, and operator duties groups the T1 section questions for focused review and easier weak-point tracking.
Operating procedures and emergency communications
Operating procedures and emergency communications groups the T2 section questions for focused review and easier weak-point tracking.
Radio wave propagation
Radio wave propagation groups the T3 section questions for focused review and easier weak-point tracking.
Station setup and equipment operation
Station setup and equipment operation groups the T4 section questions for focused review and easier weak-point tracking.
Electrical principles and math
Electrical principles and math groups the T5 section questions for focused review and easier weak-point tracking.
Electronic components and circuits
Electronic components and circuits groups the T6 section questions for focused review and easier weak-point tracking.
Practical circuits, troubleshooting, and measurements
Practical circuits, troubleshooting, and measurements groups the T7 section questions for focused review and easier weak-point tracking.
Signals, emissions, and modulation
Signals, emissions, and modulation groups the T8 section questions for focused review and easier weak-point tracking.
Antennas and feed lines
Antennas and feed lines groups the T9 section questions for focused review and easier weak-point tracking.
Electrical, RF, and mechanical safety
Electrical, RF, and mechanical safety groups the T0 section questions for focused review and easier weak-point tracking.