# HAM Tech, General, Extra — Amateur Radio Certification

> Amateur radio certification study and exam preparation tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Gilchrist.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-tech-general-extra/id957638762 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryan Gilchrist](https://appshunter.io/developer/955169900)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 59 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-01-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-tech-general-extra/id957638762/reviews.md

## What is HAM Tech, General, Extra?

3 in 1!

For all prospective Radio Amateur Operators looking to get their certification. Each type of license can be studied by section, or tested upon with the built in exam generator. Pictures and figures are also included for the questions where applicable. Practice makes perfect!

Amateur Radio Certification can be tough to achieve. This app is a great tool and learning aid to get you to that finish line.

## Key features

- Section-by-section study modules
- Built-in exam generator
- Includes pictures and figures for questions
- Practice tests for certification
- Learning aid for radio amateurs

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-tech-general-extra/id957638762/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Need to fix the General Yest

*2020-03-04*

Either text is missing or all the answers are wrong.

**Developer response:** Hi Rnv1966, please update your app. This fix as been implemented

### 1/5 — So many gen questions not complete

*2020-02-26*

About 25% min of the general questions don’t have the full question. It’s like is drops the last half the question. G4A04 and G0A10 two examples.  There are many more. Switching to another app.

**Developer response:** Hi Xigiff, a fix is being done and will be in place. Thanks

### 3/5 — Bad UI

*2019-12-07*

I just started using this to study for the general class exam. About every fourth question does not completely show up in the question box. The result is you have no idea what they are asking for. This user interface error need to get fixed for the app to be useful.

**Developer response:** Hi Indesman,

There is a support email in the about section of the app. What iOS device and version are you using?

### 4/5 — No Back Arrow, Why?

*2019-04-25*

A back arrow in the study section sure would be nice. I can’t tell you how many times I have double tap the arrow to advance to the next question, and end up skipping a question
The question text could be a little bit larger. It is placed in a large gray box, and it only uses about 1/10 of it
In the words of Carl Sagan...
”seems like an awful waste of space.”

### 2/5 — Great study but outdated question pool

*2019-03-02*

I used this for studying along with the ARRL study guide and discovered many of the question references (ie TB206) in the app do not correspond to the questions in the official ARRL 4th edition (July 1st 2018 to June 30th 2022) study book.  Which means the question pool used in this app is not up to date with the current test pool used by ARRL for license testing.

**Developer response:** Hi b0b32!, 
You are correct. The updates to the tech question pool have been implemented in the latest release. Hopefully this meets your standard. Thanks for taking the time to review!

### 5/5 — Great prep for exam

*2018-08-08*

I used this app for 2 days prior to the exam in addition to a reference book that I used for about 3 weeks and passed the exam with no surprises at all on the exam. The fact that you have access to mock exams anywhere and anytime is super convenient to study for a minute or an hour.

### 3/5 — No landscape mode on iPad?

*2018-07-08*

While I find this a handy tool for studying on the go. I purchased due to the fact it also had an iPad app. 

No landscape mode is a deal breaker for me.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2018-05-08*

I used this along with a study guide I found on the internet. 
With this app I was able to pass both the Technician and General first try. I like the fact that you get instant feedback on the correct or incorrect answer. 
I also tried several other apps but this was the best one I found

### 3/5 — The Only Choice

*2017-05-11*

In reviewing the paid version I'm going to assume ARRL has been compensated for supplying the question bank. Full, updated bank, but the tests appear to be random instead of representing all the sections, so very unrealistic. No final score given, despite years of user requests on this.

### 5/5 — Ham

*2017-03-29*

I really like this app.  Easy to use during my breaks and lunch time. Excellent thank you

## Frequently asked questions about HAM Tech, General, Extra

### What is HAM Tech?

HAM Tech is an educational app designed to help aspiring radio amateur operators prepare for their certification exams. It provides study materials and an exam generator.

### How does HAM Tech help with certification?

HAM Tech allows you to study by section or test your knowledge with its exam generator. It includes relevant pictures and figures to aid understanding, making it a comprehensive learning aid.

### What is the price of HAM Tech?

HAM Tech is a paid application, available for $4.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features for exam preparation.

### What devices support HAM Tech?

HAM Tech is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods, making it accessible on a range of Apple mobile devices.

### How often is HAM Tech updated?

The app was last updated on July 4, 2024, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements or content additions.

### What is the age rating for HAM Tech?

HAM Tech has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in amateur radio.

### Does HAM Tech have ads?

No, HAM Tech does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users focused on studying.

### What is the user rating for HAM Tech?

HAM Tech has received a strong rating of 4.5 stars from 59 user reviews, indicating a high level of user satisfaction with its study features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.90 — 2024-07-04

- Question bank update
- UI improvements

### 1.81 — 2023-07-07

- Question bank update

### 1.80 — 2023-01-18

- Question bank update

### 1.78 — 2021-02-14

-Question fixes

### 1.77 — 2020-11-02

- Updated for iPhone 12

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