# Ham Tech — Ham radio exam

> Ham radio license exam preparation for Technician Class. (iPhone/iPad app by Jim Thomas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-tech/id367033758 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jim Thomas](https://appshunter.io/developer/367033762)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 102 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Latin American Spanish
- Released: 2010-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-tech/id367033758/reviews.md

## What is Ham Tech?

Ham Radio Exam Preparation for Technician Class License.

Your key to receiving your Ham Radio License. Prepare and pass the exam for your Technician Class license.

Full functionality.
No ads.
No in-app purchases.
No cost.

QUESTION POOL:
Study the complete pool of questions and answers that may appear on the for the amateur radio technician license exam. The questions and answers are the exact questions published by the FCC. All questions are multiple choice. Ham Tech uses the latest question pool.

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

AUTO CORRECT:
When you select a wrong answer, Ham Tech shows you the correct answer. This immediately draws your attention to the correct answer. Turn off Auto Correct on the Settings page if you do not want it.

SHUFFLE ANSWERS:
When you take the exam, the multiple choice answers may appear in any order. Ham Tech 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 Tech tracks the questions that you fail to answer the most. Choose Study By Weakness to have Ham Tech present questions you are the weakest on.

## Key features

- Complete FCC question pool
- Proficiency tracking
- Auto-correct feature
- Shuffle answers
- Shuffle questions
- Study by weakness

## Recent user reviews (10 of 58)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-tech/id367033758/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app!!

*2025-07-10, version 2.2.0*

This app helped me pass my technician exam. I loved it. It is very convenient and I used it to study everywhere!

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2024-10-31, version 2.2.0*

By far the best setup of the 5 I tried. Passed technician with no problem. Try it!

### 5/5 — Even I can do it.

*2021-08-13*

The only thing I know about electricity is that it hurts. The only thing that I know about Ham Radio is the fine for unlicensed use is $500. Using this program I will be taking my test soon.

### 5/5 — Passed test with 100% 35/35

*2021-07-28*

This app is amazing and was the only one I found that I really liked.  It helped me pass the test with a 100%

### 5/5 — Well done!

*2021-07-07*

If you are looking for a study tool to get you through the technician test this is an excellent pick.

The three study modes are very useful. I went through the full pool once, then used the weakness mode for a while, and finally began taking practice tests. Together they were very effective for me.

Now on to the general.

I do recommend stopping when you find something you aren’t familiar with to look it up, then come back. If there is anything this app could add to be even better it would be (links to) reference materials.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-02-20*

I use this app for about three weeks to prepare for my technician license. It worked great and prepared me so well. I missed two questions on my first FCC ham radio license test.

### 5/5 — Perfect 👍🏼🇺🇸

*2020-12-13*

This App is great! Flash cards and pretest really helped to memorize the answers.  I studied for 3 weeks and started with KB6NU’s book and embedded my learning with this App and actually ACED the exam 35/35.    

I have to admit that this content was a bit over my head at first and until now I had zero understanding of circuits, or electricity or any electronic components etc. and I am amazed with how much I learned and am taking my General exam in a few months and decided I'm going to learn to build my own electrical components...going through this process has actually been really fun and has peaked my interest. 🇺🇸

### 5/5 — This is gold!

*2020-08-13, version 2.1.1*

Just passed my exam today 8/13/2020. Thank you!!!

### 5/5 — Well done

*2020-05-21, version 2.1.1*

I used this app along with the ARRL technician study guide.  This app is Free, intuitive and love the study by weakness option. Helped me ace my exam! Great work.

### 5/5 — This is all I needed..

*2020-04-20, version 2.1.1*

I used this app to study for my technicians license, and passed with a perfect score on the first try.  Studying for my general license now!

## Frequently asked questions about Ham Tech

### What does the Ham Tech app do?

The Ham Tech app is designed to help users prepare for and pass the Technician Class Ham Radio license exam. It provides access to the complete FCC question pool, tracks user proficiency, and offers various study features to aid in learning.

### What are the key features of Ham Tech?

Key features include access to the exact FCC question pool for the Technician Class license, proficiency tracking for each topic, an auto-correct option to highlight correct answers, and the ability to shuffle both questions and answers to prevent memorization based on order. It also offers a 'Study by Weakness' mode.

### Is Ham Tech free to use?

Yes, Ham Tech is completely free to use. The app states it has no ads, no in-app purchases, and no cost, providing full functionality without any financial commitment from the user.

### What license class does Ham Tech prepare users for?

This app specifically prepares users for the Technician Class Ham Radio license exam. This is the entry-level license for amateur radio operators in the United States.

### How does the 'Study by Weakness' feature work?

The 'Study by Weakness' feature tracks the questions you have answered incorrectly most often. When activated, the app will prioritize presenting you with these challenging questions, allowing you to focus your study efforts on the areas where you need the most improvement.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2022-06-28

July 2022 Question Pool

### 2.1.1 — 2019-06-27

Minor wording changes. Accessibility improvements.

### 2.1.0 — 2018-06-26

Updated with the new 2018 question pool that takes affect July 1, 2018.
Fixed a problem that prevented some people from benefiting from the "Study by Weakness" feature.

### 2.0.1 — 2018-04-05

Minor display adjustments for current topic and selected answer.

### 2.0 — 2018-04-02

Still no ads. No in-app purchases. Full functionality with no cost!
Navigate more easily. See your proficiency more clearly.
Zoom & pan figures referenced in questions.

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