# HamTester Technician — Ham Radio FCC Practice Exams

> Ham radio technician license practice exam simulator. (iPhone/iPad app by Gene Backlin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamtester-technician/id1419860640 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gene Backlin](https://appshunter.io/developer/322437954)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamtester-technician/id1419860640/reviews.md

## What is HamTester Technician?

This application will generate unlimited examinations for you to take to prepare you for your actual testing session.

"It is important to realize that to prepare someone to take an exam, you need to do more than just present a question pool. It is more than just questions/answers, statistics etc. It requires a mental preparation also.

I created the HamTester series Technician, General and Extra to be as close to a real FCC exam session as I could, to prepare the student for more than just a list of questions." - Gene Backlin

And Gene should know. Since 2000, Gene has been a Volunteer Examiner(VE) and has presided over 150 examination sessions. He has seen what it takes to pass, as well as mentored and encouraged/tutored those who have not.

"It is a great hobby, and if I have been able in any way to help you achieve your ham ticket, I am thankful for your trust in my application" - Gene Backlin

Features include:

- Unlimited Examination Generation.
- Complete Technician Class Question Pool 
      included for immediate study.
- Immediate grading of exam upon completion.
- Feedback of questions that are 
      errant, including multiple display of 
      incorrect answer chosen as well as correct
      answer expected.

## Key features

- Unlimited exam generation
- Complete Technician Class question pool
- Immediate exam grading
- Feedback on errant questions
- Display of incorrect and correct answers

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamtester-technician/id1419860640/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Helpful but not really

*2022-02-09*

Some of the answers….. are not correct meaning
When comparing to the ARRL books answers….. i am being told my answer in the app is incorrect, when in fact, it is correct ( referencing the books question and answer ) section.  So this app is very misleading and I am sad i paid for it.  This phenomenon was found often and led me to believe i was not retaining weeks of studying. Fix the issue

**Developer response:** Hello and I apologize for the errant questions. The best way to get the errant questions corrected is to contact me directly from the link within the AppStore and let me know what question(s) are at error. There are over 400 questions in the Technician question pool, each having 4 answers, which comes down to 1600 entries. Please note also that the question pool for the Technician class was updated July 1, 2022, which enables you to a free upgrade as all HamTester apps are free updates for life.

## Frequently asked questions about HamTester Technician

### How does HamTester Technician help me prepare for the exam?

HamTester Technician generates unlimited practice exams that closely simulate the real FCC exam session. It provides immediate grading and detailed feedback on incorrect answers, showing you both the answer you chose and the correct expected answer.

### What is the learning methodology of HamTester Technician?

The app's methodology focuses on mental preparation and simulating the actual exam environment, rather than just presenting questions and answers. This approach aims to prepare users for the pressure and format of the official FCC test.

### Does HamTester Technician offer certifications?

HamTester Technician is a practice tool designed to help you prepare for the FCC licensing exam. It does not issue certifications itself; passing the official FCC exam is required for certification.

### How often is HamTester Technician updated?

The latest version of HamTester Technician is 3.0.1, last updated on August 21, 2025. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has received updates since its release in 2018.

### What devices does HamTester Technician support?

HamTester Technician is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod, offering broad compatibility for users across Apple's ecosystem.

### What is the price of HamTester Technician?

HamTester Technician is a paid application, priced at $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned.

### Does HamTester Technician have ads?

No, HamTester Technician does not contain advertisements. It is a paid app that offers an ad-free experience for users studying for their ham radio license.

### What is the age rating for HamTester Technician?

HamTester Technician has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users preparing for the exam.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.0 — 2026-07-01

New Technician Question Pool

For use on and after July 1, 2026:
The Technician class question pool contains three (3) schematic diagrams.
Valid from July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2030.

### 3.0.1 — 2025-08-21

Added the expiration date of the Question Pool on the main view, plus enhancements and bug fixes.

### 3.0.0 — 2022-07-01

Has been updated with the new Question Pool effective from 7/1/2022 - 06/30/2026.

### 2.0.0 — 2020-07-02

Availability for iOS, iPadOS and macOS platforms, so you now have the capability to study on your Mac computer as well as your iOS device !

### 1.5.0 — 2020-06-21

Maintenance release for iOS 13.5

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