January 23, 2025

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Via the ARRL: ARRL is New Publisher of Gordon West, WB6NOA

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ARRL  The National Association for Amateur Radio® has become the new publisher of the Amateur Radio License Preparation books and related resources authored by Gordon West, WB6NOA. Gordon West’s popular books, classes, and audio courses have been a mainstay of amateur radio licensing for over 40 years. Generations of hams have learned from ‘Gordo’, and now the impact of his knowledge and experience will continue with the reach and resources of ARRL.

Current editions of Gordon West’s popular license prep books will be available from ARRL and ARRL publication dealers soon, including:

  • Technician Class FCC Element 2 Amateur Radio License Preparation, 10th Edition 2022-2026
  • General Class FCC Element 3 Amateur Radio License Preparation, 11th Edition 2023-2027
  • Extra Class FCC Element 4 Amateur Radio License Preparation, 8th Edition 2020-2024

The books, including future editions, will continue to be authored by Gordon West with Technical Editor Eric P. Nichols, KL7AJ. Nichols is a regular contributor to ARRL publications and has written several ARRL books. He has collaborated on the Gordon West books since 2013.

Read more – via American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio Association and Resources http://www.arrl.org/news/view/arrl-is-new-publisher-of-gordon-west-wb6noa