# Ham General

> Amateur radio General Class license exam preparation with FCC question pool. (iPhone/iPad app by Jim Thomas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-general/id367059421 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jim Thomas](https://appshunter.io/developer/367033762)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-general/id367059421/reviews.md

## What is Ham General?

Ham Radio Exam Preparation for the General Class License.


QUESTION POOL:
Study the complete pool of questions and answers that can appear on the amateur radio general class license exam. The questions and answers are the exact questions published by the FCC. All questions are multiple choice.

PROFICIENCY:
See your proficiency for each of the topics you study. Ham General tracks your proficiency so you always know how you are doing.

AUTO CORRECT:
When you select a wrong answer, Ham General shows you the correct answer. This immediately draws your attention to the correct answer. Turn off Auto Correct on the Settings page if you don't want to use it.

SHUFFLE ANSWERS:
When you take the exam, the multiple choice answers may appear in any order. Ham General randomly selects the order for the answers so you do not associate an answer to a question by its position in the list of answers. Turn this off on the Settings page if you want the answers to always appear in the same order.

SHUFFLE QUESTIONS:
Sometimes an answer may be easier to answer because the previous question provided hints to the current question. Go to the Settings page and turn on Shuffle Questions so that the questions within a topic appear in random order.

STUDY BY WEAKNESS;
As you study, Ham General tracks the questions that you fail to answer the most. Choose Study By Weakness to have Ham General present questions you are the weakest on.

## Key features

- FCC General Class question pool
- Proficiency tracking
- Auto-correct for wrong answers
- Shuffled answer order
- Shuffled question order
- Study by weakness feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-general/id367059421/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Ham General

*2019-08-02, version 2.1.1*

This app and the Ham Technician app are tremendously helpful in learning and drilling questions for the FCC Ham exams.  I bought and read several of the study guides to learn the theory, but these apps are why I passed each test with 100% correct answers.  Now I need to do the same for Ham Extra, with the app from the same publisher.  Can not recommend with any higher praise, get and use this app.

### 5/5 — It works

*2019-02-24, version 2.0.2*

This app was well worth the money. It helped me pass the general exam in just three days of study.

### 5/5 — Super useful, minor tweaks are all I can wish for

*2017-10-18, version 1.13.1.0*

I loved being able to use this offline, and the review after a practice test, as many times as you wish, is what helped me to pass the General at the same time as my Tech. The only thing I’d like to add would explanations similar to the hamstudy site, and or notes that you can add for your own use, something you can review after you grade the test or select the answer on a flash card. Grey utility though, super fair price, and thanks!

### 5/5 — Just passed

*2016-06-11, version 1.13.1.0*

Just passed my General Exam. Now on to the Extra!!!

### 4/5 — Gets the job done

*2015-12-02, version 1.13.1.0*

The recent fix or update on Dec 2nd 2015 fixed the earlier crash issues. Thanks. All around a good app at a low price. I'd give 5 stars if it would keep better track of past exams and wrong answers but it does allow you to study weakness areas and by topic.

### 1/5 — Not good..still

*2015-11-02, version 1.13.0.0*

Crashes immediately upon startup.  Both iPhone and iPad.  Still trying for a response, CQ CQ CQ????

### 1/5 — Not so good

*2015-11-01, version 1.13.0.0*

Will not allow me to see what questions I got wrong or right.  Or not in a simple way that I have discovered.

### 3/5 — Good but lags

*2015-02-17, version 1.9*

Nice functionality at a nice low price (about half the others and a quarter or some). I am rating 3 of 5 because the app lags or locks up rather frequently while using it and will not register taps for several seconds. I hope the dev will update and fix and I'd be glad to up the star count. 73s.

### 5/5 — Great

*2014-02-01, version 1.6*

No adds would be nice but the app is great

### 5/5 — Please No Adds

*2014-01-23, version 1.6*

I used this app and it's siblings to pass all three tests. Originally I payed for this app now there is adds! Not cool!

## Frequently asked questions about Ham General

### What is the learning methodology used by Ham General?

Ham General utilizes the complete FCC question pool for the General Class license exam. It employs features like auto-correct, shuffled answers, and shuffled questions to reinforce learning and prevent rote memorization based on answer position.

### How does Ham General track user progress?

The app tracks your proficiency for each topic you study, allowing you to see how you are performing. It also identifies questions you answer incorrectly most often, enabling a 'Study By Weakness' mode.

### Is Ham General available on multiple devices?

Yes, Ham General is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for users on Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### What is the update frequency for Ham General?

The app was last updated on June 27, 2019, with version 2.1.1. While not frequently updated, the core FCC question pool is generally stable.

### How does Ham General compare to other ham radio study apps?

Ham General focuses on providing the exact FCC question pool and detailed proficiency tracking. Its unique features include shuffling answer and question orders to improve retention beyond simple recognition.

### Does Ham General offer certifications?

Ham General is a preparation tool for the General Class amateur radio license exam. It does not issue certifications itself; passing the official FCC exam is required for licensing.

### What is the age rating for Ham General?

Ham General has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### Can I turn off the auto-correct feature in Ham General?

Yes, the auto-correct feature can be turned off on the Settings page. This allows users to attempt to answer questions without immediate feedback if they prefer.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.1.1 — 2019-06-27

Updated with the 2019-2023 question pool.
Accessibility improvements.

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