I think you'll find that the technician's test isn't really that hard. It's not as if the HAM community is trying to restrict people from getting a license, nor is the FCC.

I didn't actually study for the test at all, I just kept taking practice tests and basically memorised enough of the correct answers so that along with a very basic idea of how electricity and radios work I was able to pass it.

Remember it's a 35 question test and you can miss up to 7 questions and still pass.

Like a lot of stuff you'll learn more once you're licensed and actually using a radio, I know I will anyway.

John E