Comparison

HAM Test Prep General Q&A vs HamWaves

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

HAM Test Prep General Q&A

Features
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Take the HAM 'General' Class Practice Exams and sharpen your skills in preparation for your real exam. You’ll be challenged with hundreds of questions from every subject. The advantage of upgrading from the Technician to General class is not only additional bands that you can operate on, but also an increase in power. While Techs are limited to 200 watts on HF, Generals can transmit with up to 1,500 watts PEP on the HF bands Qualification covers all areas from the current questions pool ! Effective offline preparation tool for your HAM exams, this App is designed to help you pass the exam on your first attempt! - Perfect for anyone wanting to practice for their exam - Take the practice exam as many times as you want in a safe, risk-free environment - Practice anywhere no internet connection required - Each exam is different, providing you with access to a variety of questions - New questions are added regularly Key features: - Four Study Modes: Study, Practice, Flashcard and Stress Test - No Internet connection required after download - App works on both iPad and iPhone at no extra cost - Slick fast app to help you pass first time ! Subject covered in this app: -General class control operator frequency privileges -Antenna structure limitations -Transmitter power regulations -Control categories -Operating courtesy -Digital operating procedures -Maximum Usable Frequency -Ionospheric layers -Interference to consumer electronics -Speech processors -HF mobile radio installations -Specialized antennas .....and many MORE ! A superb revision app and confidence builder for challenging question types.

About

HamWaves

This app guides aspiring amateur radio operators in the US through the licensing process. It covers exam study, taking the test, getting on the air, and understanding radio equipment and operations. It's designed for new and prospective Technician level operators.

Highlights
  • FCC license process navigation
  • Exam study and testing information
  • Getting on-the-air guidance
  • Radio equipment selection
  • Technician level band-plan
  • Online and in-person event resources
Features
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HamWaves will de-mystify the process of getting started in amateur radio in the United States. HamWaves explains each step in the process of getting your license and provides full information on studying and taking your license exam. HamWaves has more than 30 topics for prospective and new Technician level amateur radio operators.  Topics include: - Navigating through the FCC license process. - How to study for your exam. - Options and tips for taking the exam. - Getting on-the-air. - Types of on-air activities you can participate in. - Online resources for hams. - Clubs and groups. - Live on-the-air events. - Live in-person events. - Emergency Communications. - Choosing radio equipment. - Radio Programming. - Proper online etiquette. - Learning phonetics. - Using Allstar and EchoLink for remote communications. - Technician level band-plan with frequencies and types of operations allowed. - Several other reference categories to help you. This app is a must-have for all new and prospective hams. It was written by the president of a large amateur radio club with over a decade of experience helping new hams. Best of all, it's free and will be updated regularly as information changes or new topics are suggested.

Screenshots

HAM Test Prep General Q&A4 screens
HamWaves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HamWaves at Free against HAM Test Prep General Q&A's $3.99. HAM Test Prep General Q&A's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HamWaves is free to download; HAM Test Prep General Q&A costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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HAM Test Prep General Q&A versus HamWaves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHAM Test Prep General Q&AHamWaves
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdnan SheikhBrian MILBURN

In-app purchases

None

HAM Test Prep General Q&A

No in-app purchases

None

HamWaves

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HAM Test Prep General Q&A free?
HAM Test Prep General Q&A costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HamWaves free?
HamWaves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HAM Test Prep General Q&A or HamWaves have ads?
Neither HAM Test Prep General Q&A nor HamWaves shows ads.

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