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The first thing you need to do is get your license
On the HAM fence? (2 Viewers)
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What happened to this?
OK I'm trying to get in touch with individual who told me about the CD. I will post it up ASAP.
Still taking the practice tests... why the heck do I need to know about some solar event that happened in 1778?
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This post https://forum.ih8mud.com/nm-high-desert-cruisers/791288-technician-licensee.html puts the pressure on those of us that are studying to take there test, a 7 year old.
I don't remember seeing a solar event questions. Any chance you're looking at the general or extra ticket? Effects of the ionosphere, troposphere, aurora, and meteor scatter are a class of questions on the Tech exam.
I just took and passed the tech this week ... it was pretty easy. Tricky parts for me were things like starting frequencies and how clubs manage repeaters. I followed the ARRL advice : take the practice exam until you've seen all the questions and figure why you missed the hard ones (about 15 times through it), and you can easily pass the actual exam. Took me a few days couple hours a day to practice and score 91-100% on the practice exams. But I've lived immersed in ohms law and EMF for a long time - so that part was easy. On the other hand, what offset is used on a repeater at 70cm or who's in control of a station when no one is present... heck if I knew (and still missing that last one).
I tried the General practice exam; did very poorly on it. Still can't get their answers either, one question that boggles me was "Why do you stack a bunch of Yagi's into a vertical array? " I know why I'd do it... but it doesn't match the test.
Fortunately, a Tech ticket gets you 2m and 70cm... the two most easily used and most common voice ... err ... phone frequencies us casual users are likely to key on.
PS: My practice scores: between tests 1&3 where I guessed at 50% of them, and test 3, I did read some of the Part 97 rules at http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/Part%2097%20-%2004-28-2011.pdf. The reading was very helpful. I also took some of the focused exams like T3C...
From the pool of 396 questions, you have answered 396 of them correctly. For best results, we recommend that you continue studying until you've seen all of the available questions. Once your practice exam scores are consistently above 85%, your chances of passing the actual exam are extremely good.
Your individual scoring history for this course:
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t2010 2014-01-06 07:32:12 91.43%
t2010 2014-01-07 00:32:55 82.86%
t2010 2014-01-07 00:44:18 91.43%
t2010 2014-01-07 00:55:18 80.00%
t2010 2014-01-07 01:04:59 85.71%
t2010 2014-01-07 01:29:57 97.14%
t2010 2014-01-08 02:23:02 91.43%
t2010 2014-01-08 15:00:44 91.43%
t2010 2014-01-08 15:39:27 88.57%
t2010 2014-01-08 16:05:33 91.43%
t2010 2014-01-08 22:58:30 97.14%
t2010 2014-01-08 23:06:04 97.14%
t2010 2014-01-09 00:01:04 97.14%
t2010 2014-01-12 16:10:52 97.14%
Your individual scoring history for this course:
t2010 2014-01-06 05:23:17 80.00%
t2010 2014-01-06 07:32:12 91.43%
t2010 2014-01-07 00:32:55 82.86%
t2010 2014-01-07 00:44:18 91.43%
t2010 2014-01-07 00:55:18 80.00%
t2010 2014-01-07 01:04:59 85.71%
t2010 2014-01-07 01:29:57 97.14%
t2010 2014-01-08 02:23:02 91.43%
t2010 2014-01-08 15:00:44 91.43%
t2010 2014-01-08 15:39:27 88.57%
t2010 2014-01-08 16:05:33 91.43%
t2010 2014-01-08 22:58:30 97.14%
t2010 2014-01-08 23:06:04 97.14%
t2010 2014-01-09 00:01:04 97.14%
t2010 2014-01-12 16:10:52 97.14%
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OK, so I guess I have confused myself, which test do I want to take to be able to use my mobile unit 3 times a year? I think I have been taking the general practice test.
Technician is the first test you need to pass to use the $30 Chinese or $300 Japanese radio three times a year.
And don't forget, Japanese men love puzzles, and relentlessly study how to program a VCR remote control on the train commute to and from work; Japanese radio programming is no different.
Yes Martha, there are several different ways to press OKAY on handy talk radios, and they vary without rhyme nor reason. Sometimes it's PTT, sometimes the V/M button, sometimes the BAND button... and sometimes it's a random button you have to hold down for a second or two. All to do things like store a frequency you might want to recall. Don't ask me how to recall that frequency I just stored - I haven't gotten that far into the manual - only at page 253.
KG7HWC - Amateur (HA) !! I now feel like Steve Martin's The Jerk when he says "I'm SOMEBODY!" after seeing his name in the phone book.
And don't forget, Japanese men love puzzles, and relentlessly study how to program a VCR remote control on the train commute to and from work; Japanese radio programming is no different.
Yes Martha, there are several different ways to press OKAY on handy talk radios, and they vary without rhyme nor reason. Sometimes it's PTT, sometimes the V/M button, sometimes the BAND button... and sometimes it's a random button you have to hold down for a second or two. All to do things like store a frequency you might want to recall. Don't ask me how to recall that frequency I just stored - I haven't gotten that far into the manual - only at page 253.
KG7HWC - Amateur (HA) !! I now feel like Steve Martin's The Jerk when he says "I'm SOMEBODY!" after seeing his name in the phone book.
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murf
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A couple people have asked about Ham handhelds after the last few runs. The first post shows a value priced unit that works well. I happen to have a Yaesu FT-252 single 2m band.
Good stuff!
Good stuff!
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No HAM license is required in Mexico.
Maybe a little incentive if you plan to go on the Mexico beach run the 3rd week of Oct.
Once you go HAM you never go back ...or something like that
Maybe a little incentive if you plan to go on the Mexico beach run the 3rd week of Oct. Once you go HAM you never go back ...or something like that
I got my handheld the other day. Figured I could at least listen until I got my license.
Me three! I just ordered mine. Dropped below $30.
Which model did you get?
Pofung UV-B5
I am also thinking about getting the Yaesu VX-6R Submersible. I do a lot of fishing so I thought I might need the waterproof one.
Both are available on Amazon.
I am also thinking about getting the Yaesu VX-6R Submersible. I do a lot of fishing so I thought I might need the waterproof one.
Both are available on Amazon.
I got the Yaesu FT-252 since it's only $75 and they say it's water proof. Don't think I'll throw this one overboard to test it but I won't worry about rain and such.
Got mine today.
Anyone have any good frequencies to listen to?
Anyone have any good frequencies to listen to?
This is a great site for studying.
https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/
https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/
If you have a smart phone try the app, Ham Tech. I have it on my iphone and it works great. Or atleast I think it does. LOL Let you know more when I pass the test.
Oh man... so each button has what, 17 different functions? My VX-170 has a lot more buttons and it's still a PITA. Manual is something like 125 pages 8x11 double-sided. I carry it in the truck.
By the way, lots of good manufacturer rebates available on a bunch of different radios right now...
http://www.hamradio.com/special_offers.cfm
http://www.hamradio.com/special_offers.cfm
