Introduction:

As many Amateur Radio operators know, (Glenn) Scott Davis, N3FJP offers more than 30 logging apps at a very reasonable cost. Scott also provides free software updates. Personally, I use AC Log for my every day contacts. Other than AC Log, I enjoy using Scott’s other logging apps like State QSO parties, Field Day, Winter Field Day as well as some of the QRP logging apps.

While I no longer need to upgrade my license, I happened to stumble onto Scott’s Amateur Radio Study Buddy some time ago. Since then, I have mentioned it to Ham Buddies who were interested in upgrading or knew of someone interested in getting an Amateur Radio ticket.

Study Guide Details:

Originally, Scott created a basic study guide for his sons to study from when they were interested in obtaining their tickets. Since then Scott and his son Chris have taken the time to rewrite the app and polish it. The app is freely available without a sign up to anyone interested in getting their first ticket or upgrading to the next level.

The Study Guide is designed to work with all 3 classes of license and, like all of Scott’s apps, they are kept up to date. During my review of the Study Guide today, I noticed that Scott has provided 2 study guides for the Extra class ticket. Apparently the NCVEC (National Convention of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators) is set to release an updated Extra class question pool which goes into effect on July 1st, 2024. So for now, Scott is providing both for obvious reasons.

Study Guide Features:

One of the nicest features of the Study Guide is that no software download is required since it runs directly in the browser window. Settings include light and dark mode, auto advance and voice audio. The voice audio affirms your answer with the word ‘correct’ or ‘try again’ if the wrong answer is given. The app can be run in ‘learn’ or ‘exam’ mode to help check your progress.

The Study Guide also offers a way to provide Scott with feedback, a Tip Jar as well as links to ARRL study materials, Scott’s suite of logging apps and the Affirmatch page which contains a list of Scott’s flagship apps.

Conclusion:

While there are many on-line study guides available, I think that the N3FJP study guide is a cut above many out there. If you have a need for such an app, why not check out Scott and Chris’s work on this fully featured study guide.