Technician
The entry-level license. Full privileges on VHF and UHF, plus some HF.
- Questions
- 35
- To pass
- 26
Band access
ARRL VE team · Remote exams over Zoom
Get your ham radio license from home.
Take your ARRL-certified amateur radio exam online, at your own pace. Our volunteer examiners run every session over Zoom, so you can test from your living room or your office.
- Technician
- General
- Amateur Extra
License classes
We test all three elements
Each license opens up more of the radio spectrum. Here is what each one gets you on the amateur bands.
General
Opens up most of the HF bands for worldwide contacts.
- Questions
- 35
- To pass
- 26
Band access
Amateur Extra
Full privileges on every amateur band and mode.
- Questions
- 50
- To pass
- 37
Band access
$15Adult exam fee
$0Youth exam fee
Youth under 17 test free. Applicants under 13 need a parent or guardian to complete a consent form first. See the instructions
What a license opens up
Your ticket to all of this
Once your call sign shows up in the FCC database, you can get on the air. Here are a few of the ways hams spend their time.
Make contacts around the world
Start on a handheld and your local repeater
Swap QSL cards to confirm your contacts
Learn Morse code
Activate parks on the air
Work amateur satellites with a handheld Yagi
Build and experiment with your own gear
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: IC-7300 by ArnoldReinhold (CC BY 4.0) · UV-5R by Варвара Каминская (CC BY-SA 4.0) · QSL collection by MHM55 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · CW operator by Henryk Kotowski (CC BY-SA 3.0) · POTA activation by Zul32 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Satellite ops by Michael Styne (CC BY-SA 2.0) · uSDR by Fellegis (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Why MidTENN
Convenient testing you can trust
ARRL certified
Our team is accredited through the American Radio Relay League, so your exam meets every national standard.
Test from home
No travel and no testing center. All you need is a quiet room and two devices.
Expert support
Experienced examiners guide you through setup and stay with you for the whole session.
Flexible scheduling
Pick a time that fits your day. We can test at most hours, seven days a week.
Secure platform
Your exam runs on ExamTools, the online testing platform ARRL volunteer examiner teams use for remote exams.
Instant results
You know whether you passed the moment you finish, and we submit your results the same day.
Exam day
Four steps from your desk
Register
Pick a session on HamStudy.org and sign up.
Join Zoom
At your appointment time, join the exam Zoom room on both of your devices.
Open your exam
When the examiner asks, open the ExamTools applicant portal.
Get your result
You know the moment you finish, and we submit your results the same day.
Reviews
What applicants say
More than 450 exams given since March 2026, and more than 240 brand-new Technicians licensed.
The Middle Tennessee team made my first testing experience a breeze. Friendly and professional, they walked me through setting up my space, explained the process well, and submitted my results that same day. Less than 48 hours later I had my call sign from the FCC.
After 25 years as a General, I successfully passed the Extra. If I can do it, so can you all. Thanks Chris!
Excellent experience. Everyone was professional but supportive. Thanks for the low-stress, professional testing today. Will recommend to anyone who needs to test.
I was able to pass both the Technician and General test today. I appreciate you getting me set up with the tests.
Setting up to test was simple and easy, just took a few minutes, all online and I was ready. Chris was a great help getting me set up. We made it and upgraded. See you on the air! 73
KR4GZWYour team is professional, always on time, and extremely serious about the testing process. This level of integrity is crucial. I'm not done yet. I will definitely remain a loyal customer.
A wonderful group of professionals who love our hobby and just want to give back. Great communication, super efficient process.
They knew their stuff and were polite and helpful. No pressure and very professional. The email they sent afterward is full of great info for a new ham.
Super easy to do and a great experience! Professional grader and he made it stress free. I got my license quick as well.
This service is professional, reliable and very organized. Highly recommended.
The best team! I'm so glad I chose the Middle Tennessee team to take my exam. Thank you so much! You're the best!
Thanks again to you and your team for my test last night. I just got the email from the FCC and made my payment. Thanks again.
I had a great experience taking my test and the crew was extremely helpful! Thanks for all the help!
I love the experience I had with your team. I felt comfortable, like family.
Y'all were very professional, and I very much appreciate the way y'all took care of me.
Great group of people, very friendly and helpful.
Everyone was very professional and encouraging.
Professional exam team. Thank you so much, all of you!
Excellent experience. These guys are good.
Outstanding group! Had a great time.
73 · See you on the air
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