Amateur Extra Class question pools change as of June 1st. The changes are not too significant so keep studying, it'll all be good.
Free Technician Training can be found here: No-Nonsense Study Guides - KB6NU's Ham Radio Blog
His no nonsense study guides have helped thousands prepare for an amateur radio license. He also has General and Extra study guides for a very modest price. In my opinion an HT (Hand held transceiver) is not a good choice for a first radio. They are low power, they are very short distance, and to get much use from them you MUST have a decent repeater or repeater network established in your area. I would suggest a dual band mobile (70cm and 2m) capable of at least 50 watts. Use it as a base station or use it as a mobile in your vehicle. You can build your own antennas or you can buy well made commercial grade antennas. UHF/VHF frequency propagation is highly influenced by moisture in the air, leaves on trees, and anything solid between you and the repeater. Read about atmospheric ducting if you want to have some DXing fun with your UHF/VHF radios.
Free Technician Training can be found here: No-Nonsense Study Guides - KB6NU's Ham Radio Blog
His no nonsense study guides have helped thousands prepare for an amateur radio license. He also has General and Extra study guides for a very modest price. In my opinion an HT (Hand held transceiver) is not a good choice for a first radio. They are low power, they are very short distance, and to get much use from them you MUST have a decent repeater or repeater network established in your area. I would suggest a dual band mobile (70cm and 2m) capable of at least 50 watts. Use it as a base station or use it as a mobile in your vehicle. You can build your own antennas or you can buy well made commercial grade antennas. UHF/VHF frequency propagation is highly influenced by moisture in the air, leaves on trees, and anything solid between you and the repeater. Read about atmospheric ducting if you want to have some DXing fun with your UHF/VHF radios.