Well, it took a bit longer than I expected, but the updated version of my General Class study guide is now available. You’ll find the PDF version here on this website, and the Kindle version on the Amazon website. The print version should be available by the end of the week, and I’ll be recording the audiobook over the next several weeks.
There were actually quite a few changes to this year’s question pool. According to HamStudy.org, there were
- 80 removed questions,
- 57 new questions, and
- 119 updated questions
Overall, the number of questions was reduced from 454 to 431.
Some of the deletions I don’t really understand. For example, they deleted the three questions that asked about the maximum signal rates allowed for data emissions on various bands. Perhaps they were anticipating rules changes, although I’m not sure those are going to happen any time soon.
One thing that I will applaud them for is that they have clarified the language of many of the questions and answers. These clarifications will make it easier for students.
Rob W4ZNG says
The changes in the cover design, reflecting the discussions following your 10/5/22 blog post, completely escaped my notice until this morning. Subtle, and well done.