FCC License Study Materials

FCC License Study Materials

GETTING STARTED IN ELECTRONICS.
By Forrest M. Mims, III. This famous book is great for teaching electronics to kids, new hams, and others. Teaches fundamentals and includes 100 circuit projects. Click on thumbnail photo to see a sample page. A W5YI book, 8½” x 11”, 128 pages, shipping wt. 05 lb.
GSTD $19.95

Timer, OpAmp & Optoelectronic Circuits & Projects
Volume I of the Forrest Mims Engineer's Mini Notebook series includes three of his best-selling notebooks: 555 Timer IC Circuits; Op Amp Projects; and Optoelectronics. This Engineer's Mini notebook features more than two dozen 555 timer circuits that you can build, including tone generators, LED flashers, sound-effects circuits, and a touch switch. It also includes more than 50 operation amplifier (Op Amp) circuits, many with simple formulas to help you modify them for special circuits of your own design. A wide range of optoelectronic circuits and projects are featured, including many LED circuits and various lightwave communication systems. Build these projects: Sound Effects Generator Tone Burster Chirp Generator Gated Oscillator Pulse Generator Frequency Meter LED Flasher Audio Amplifier Sound Meter Percussion Synthesizer Photophone Light Sensitive Circuits And Many More
MINI-1 $12.95

Science and Communication Circuits & Projects
Volume II of the Forrest Mims Engineer's Mini Notebook series includes three popular notebooks developed by Forrest: Science Projects; Environmental Projects; and Communication Projects. These mini notebooks include wonderful science project ideas for students and hobbyists alike. Forrest's little books have stimulated many science fair projects and also have been popular with hobbyists of all ages. Even professional scientists have recommended them as a fun way to learn about electronics. You can use the plans in this Volume to make a simple seismometer by hanging a magnet over a coil; build a sun photometer and make accurate measurements of haze in the atmosphere; study rain, lightning, clouds, sunlight, water, temperature, and other topics; and build a wide variety of lightwave and radio communication circuits. Build projects to detect: Raindrops Temperature Earthquakes Haze Pressure Solar Radiation Motion Light And More
MINI-2 $12.95
Electronic Sensor Circuits & Projects
Volume III of the Forrest Mims Engineer's Mini Notebook series includes 3 of his best selling notebooks devoted to sensors: Sensor Projects; Solar Cell Projects; and Magnet & Magnet Sensor Projects. Electronic sensors convert light, temperature, sound, magnetic fields, and other signals into a form that can be processed by electronic circuits. Sensors have become an increasingly-important segment of modern electronics. Learn about important sensors like solar cells, photoresistors, thermistors, hall-effect devices, and magnet switches. Then use these sensors to build circuits and projects that respond to heat, pressure, light, touch, water, strain, lightning and magnets. You can even make a circuit that detects the presence of the cursor on your computer screen and the position of a compass needle. Build projects that detect: Moving Air Tilt Pressure Direction Heat Vibration Movement Strain Light Magnetic Fields Use sensors to: Trigger Relays Charge Batteries Measure Light Control a Tone Monitor Your PC
MINI-3 $12.95
Electronic Formulas, Symbols & Circuits
Volume IV of the Forrest Mims Engineer's Mini Notebook series includes four of his best-selling mini notebooks: Formulas, Tables & Basic Circuits; Schematic Symbols, Device Packages, Design & Testing; Basic Semiconductor Circuits; and Digital Logic Circuits. Together, these 4 Mini Notebooks provide a complete, basic electronics reference guide. Included are many frequently used electronic formulas, tables, circuit symbols, and device packages. Also featured are basic resistor and capacitor circuits, plus many circuits using piezoelectric buzzers, LEDs, FETs, and ICs. Also included are some 100 digital logic circuits ranging from simple gates and oscillators to sequencers, shift registers, and data selectors. Design and testing tips are provided to help you plan and troubleshoot your circuits. Hundreds of electronics references: Formulas Tables Circuit Symbols Device Packages Design Tips Testing Tips Includes many circuits using: Diodes Transistors Power FETs Piezoelectric Buzzers Basic Logic & Digital circuits: TTL CMOS Interfacing
MINI-4 $12.95

W5YI Part No.: BCOM
Basic Communications Electronics by Jack Hudson, W9MU, & Jerry Luecke, KB5TZY, explains analog electronic devices and circuits – how they work and how they are used to build communications systems. Emphasis is on semiconductor devices and integrated circuits (ICs). For anyone who wants to understand analog electronics and wireless communications.
BCOM $19.95

W5YI Part No.: BDIG
Basic Digital Electronics by Alvis J. Evans, explains digital system functions and how circuits are used to build them. Discusses the functions required to design digital systems, the circuits used to make decisions, code conversions, data selections, interfacing and storage, and the circuits that keep all operations in time and under control. For anyone who wants to understand digital electronics.
BDIG $19.95

W5YI Part No.: BELC
Basic Electronics by Gene McWhorter and Alvis J. Evans is for anyone who wants to understand the fundamentals of electronics. Explains electronic devices and circuits – how they work and how they are used. Contains detailed illustrations that support easy-to-read text. Practical, worked-out examples demonstrate circuit applications.
BELC $19.95

W5YI Part No.: ECS
Extra Class Software Package is the fastest, easiest way to learn the difficult Element 4 material for your upgrade to the FCC Amateur Extra Class license. Computer-aided practice exams are randomly generated from the entire Element 4 question pool. Automatic scoring of exam shows what you need to study to pass the exam. Take full, 50-question exams, or focus on those areas where you need additional help. Package contains the Gordon West Extra Class study manual, software on two 3.5” disks, the W5YI Morse Code Tutor program, and an FCC Part 97 Rules booklet. For Windows 95 and higher.

ECS $39.95

W5YI Part No.: GROL
GROL-Plus by Fred Maia, W5YI, and Gordon West, WB6NOA. Everything you need to study for and pass the FCC commercial license exams for your Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP) and General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), plus the Ship Radar Endorsement required to work on and maintain ship and aircraft radar systems. Contains complete FCC commercial Elements 1, 3, and 8 questions and answers along with explanations of correct answers. Includes chapter explaining all license requirements, list of examiners, and more.

GROL $39.95

W5YI Part No.: GRSP
GROL-Plus Software Package. Includes the GROL-Plus book along with Windows software that contains the complete FCC Elements 1, 3, and 8 commercial question pools. Study the book and take practice exams at your PC keyboard, or print sample exams. Study the entire question pool or concentrate on specific topics to build your knowledge. Automatic scoring of exam shows what you need to study to pass the exam. Software provided on two 3.5” disks. For Windows 95 and higher.

GRSP $69.95

W5YI Part No.: GUS General Class Upgrade Software Package
With a General Class Amateur Radio license you can talk around the world on any DX-rich high frequency band with a transmitter power level of up to 1500 watts! All possible license exam questions -- and their multiple choices, answers, schematic diagrams, and explanations of the answers are presented "on screen." W5YI software scores your results and highlights areas that need further study. Print out sample tests or take exams at your PC! Morse Code computer program teaches the code and builds speed to 50 wpm. Color, sound effects, interactive learning ...and more. Complete with 192-page Gordon West General Class manual and FCC Rule Book. For Windows 98/NT/ME/XP on CDROM. Guaranteed up-to-date! New and updated for exams effective July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2008.
GUS $39.95

W5YI Part No.: GW05
Learn Morse code the right way for your General Class upgrade with this set of six 90-minute audio cassettes recorded by Gordon West, WB6NOA. Gordon gives you the in-depth training you need to successfully learn the code at 5-words-per-minute for your Element 1 code test, required for your General Class license. Six 90-minute cassettes packaged in a durable storage capsule.

GW05 $29.95

0-5 WPM Morse Code Course - Audio CD
Learn the Morse Code and get on the worldwide ham bands! Rapid "Farnsworth" spacing eliminates the plateaus and facilitates learning even faster speeds! Gordon West's voice instructions are right on the tapes! Set contains 8 audio CDs with over 9 hours of Morse code training to get your morse code license upgrade!

GW05CD $39.95

W5YI Part No.: GWEM
Extra Class book by Gordon West, WB6NOA, includes all 801 FCC Element 4 exam questions and answers, along with Gordon’s explanation of the correct answers, charts, diagrams, and more. His unique writing style makes learning easy and fun – and helps you understand even the most difficult material. Includes lists of VEC examiners, operating frequency privileges, and more.

GWEM $19.95

W5YI Part No.: GWEW Extra Class Audio CD Course
Extra Class Theory Course recorded on audio CD by Gordon West talks you through the difficult Element 4 theory to help you understand the material and get you ready for your upgrade to the top class - Amateur Extra!
GWEW $39.95

W5YI Part No.: GWGM
General Class book by Gordon West, WB6NOA, includes everything you need to upgrade to the high-frequency General Class license. Includes all 385 FCC Element 3 exam questions and answers, along with Gordon’s explanation of the correct answers, charts, diagrams, and more. His unique writing style makes learning easy and fun – and helps you understand even the most difficult material. Includes lists of VEC examiners, a chapter on learning Morse code, operating frequency privileges, and more.

GWGM $17.95

W5YI Part No.: GWGW General Class Audio CD Course
General Class theory course recorded by Gordon West is full of the sounds that bring ham radio into life! He talk you through the Element 3 theory on 4 audio CDs and help you understand all the material and get you ready for your upcoming exam.
GWGW $24.95

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W5YI Part No.: GWTM Technician Class Study Manual
Contains every exact question, multiple choice, answer and explanation appearing in the Element 2 Question Pool that was effective July 1, 2003 until June 30, 2007. Questions are reorganized into logical topic groups for easier learning! Key words are highlighted in the explanations to help you remember the material for test success. Also includes more than 150 helpful, educational websites. Guaranteed up-to-date! Written by Gordon West WB6NOA.
GWTM $15.95

W5YI Part No.: GWTW Technician Class Theory Course on Audio CD
Study for the FCC Codeless Technician license as you drive along in your car! Over 9 hours of training on 6 audio CDs. Written, narrated and re-corded by "Gordo", WB6NOA Ideal companion to the Gordon West Technician Study Guide. Covers all questions in Technician Pool (Element 2) effective in exams after July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2007.
GWTW $34.95

W5YI Part No.: HOS
Ham Operator Software Package includes all exams. This value package includes the W5YI exam software for Technician Class Element 2, General Class Element 3, and Extra Class Element 4 FCC exams on 3.5” disks and on CD-ROM. Software also includes the W5YI Morse Code Tutor program for the Element 1 CW test. Free FCC Part 97 Rule Book also included. (Please note: HOS package does not include any Gordon West study manuals.)

HOS $39.95

HOSB Ham Operator Software Value Pack
Study all of the NEW written and code ham exams at your PC with all the included manuals and let your computer tell you when you are ready to pass! Take unlimited exams for every class. All possible license exam questions -- and their multiple choices, answers, and schematic diagrams for each of the three question pools. All diagrams are right on screen. You can even print out properly constructed sample exams ...and each will be different! Complete with FCC Part 97 Amateur Service Rule book at no extra charge! On Windows CD-ROM. Includes NEW General Class pool effective July 1, 2004. Guaranteed up to date! CDROM Media for Windows 98 and higher systems.
HOSB $79.95

W5YI Part No.: NCS Technician Class Study Manual & Software Education Package
Let your PC teach you to become a ham operator! No need to learn the Morse code. The Codeless Technician license allows you to talk over crystal clear FM repeaters, send messages computer-to- computer, communicate through orbiting satellites ...and more! Contains everything you need to pass the FCC No-Code Technician examination. All possible license exam questions, valid July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2007 -- and their multiple choices, answers, schematic diagrams, and explanations of the answers are presented "on screen." Print out sample tests or take exams at your PC! Color, sound effects, and interactive learning... Complete with 2326-page Gordon West Technician manual and FCC Part 97 Rule Book. Guaranteed up to date! For Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP on CD-ROM.
NCS $39.95

W5YI Part No.: TPG Technician + General Class Software Value Pack
With a General Class Amateur Radio license you can talk around the world on any DX-rich high frequency band with a transmitter power level of up to 1500 watts! All possible license exam questions -- and their multiple choices, answers, schematic diagrams, and explanations of the answers are presented "on screen." Print out sample tests or take exams at your PC! Color, sound effects, interactive learning ...and more.
Includes Technician Class and General Class books, plus software for the Elements 2 and 3 exams, and bonus W5YI Morse Code teacher software (Morse Code computer program teaches the code and builds speed to 50 wpm!), as well as free Part 97 Rule Book. Get into amateur radio and upgrade to the worldwide HF bands all in one simple educational package!

For Windows 98/2000/ME/XP on CDROM. New Questions effective July 1, 2004.

TPG $59.95