
Ham Radio Companion
Ham License Exam Prep & Study
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Prepare for your U.S. ham radio license exam with comprehensive study tools. Access all official FCC questions with plain-language explanations, practice exams, and a suite of radio operation resources. Study offline and sync progress across devices via iCloud.
What's New in Ham Radio Companion
2.0.0
September 3, 2026
Version 2.0 — sync, formulas, and polish. • iCloud sync (optional): keep your exam history, statistics, bookmarks, logbook, and selected class in sync across your iPhone and iPad — even a quiz you're in the middle of, so you can start on one device and finish on the other. Off by default, stored only in your own private iCloud, and never visible to us. • Calculators now show their formulas the way a textbook would, with a "Where" card explaining every symbol • Settings is one tap away from every tab, and links open in a sheet you can swipe away • Fixed: Study by Topic could show the wrong questions on some devices, and two reference charts had misaligned column headers Since 1.0, Ham Radio Companion has grown into a complete study companion and toolkit: • A plain-language explanation for all 1,431 questions, with a tap-through to the exact FCC Part 97 rule • The full FCC Part 97 rules, searchable • Live band conditions from NOAA space-weather data, with an HF propagation guide • Morse (CW) trainer, a contact logbook with ADIF export, and nine calculators (Ohm's law, antenna length, LC resonance, reactance, decibels, wavelength, SWR, series & parallel, grid square) • Smart Review (spaced repetition), flashcards, and achievements • Ten reference charts: band privileges, phonetics, Q-codes, ham abbreviations, RST, emission types, CTCSS tones, resistor color codes, schematic symbols, and U.S. call districts • 26 original guides, a searchable 155-term glossary, and a Term of the Day • Home Screen widget and Siri shortcuts • Refined iPad layout and the 2026–2030 Technician pool Free, offline, and private — no account, no ads, no tracking.
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FAQ
What U.S. ham radio license classes does Ham Radio Companion cover?
Ham Radio Companion covers the Technician (2026-2030), General (2023-2027), and Amateur Extra (2024-2028) license classes. It includes all official questions from the NCVEC pools for these classes.
Does Ham Radio Companion have ads?
No, Ham Radio Companion is completely ad-free. The app is designed to provide a distraction-free study experience for users.
Can I study for my ham radio license offline with Ham Radio Companion?
Yes, you can study offline with Ham Radio Companion. The question pools, explanations, guides, and reference tools all work without an internet connection.
How does Ham Radio Companion help me understand the answers?
Each question in Ham Radio Companion comes with a clear, plain-language explanation. You can also tap to read the actual FCC Part 97 rule cited for each answer.
What kind of practice modes are available in Ham Radio Companion?
Ham Radio Companion offers realistic mock exams, custom practice quizzes, topic-specific study, weak-area drills, and flashcards. It also includes a smart review feature that resurfaces questions you might forget.
Does Ham Radio Companion offer any tools for licensed operators?
Yes, Ham Radio Companion includes a complete ham toolkit. This features the full FCC Part 97 rules, reference charts, live band conditions, an HF propagation estimate, a Morse code trainer, a contact logbook, and nine useful calculators.
How often is Ham Radio Companion updated?
The latest version of Ham Radio Companion is 2.0.0, last updated on September 3, 2026. Updates typically align with the release of new FCC question pools to ensure accuracy.
What is the price of Ham Radio Companion?
Ham Radio Companion is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required.









