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[Source3]

Start studying for the October test in Durango. Posted on Calendar | Durango Amateur Radio Club

It has been reported that a good study guide is http://www.kb6nu.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2014-no-nonsense-tech-study-guide-v20.pdf. There are also a lot of online testing exams. Just search.

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Durango HAM Testing

There will be a Technician class and exam session October 2016 (Date TBA) at Christ The King Lutheran Church. You may take the test without taking the class.

The class will begin at 8 AM sharp. There will be a break for lunch (bring your own lunch) and conclude about 3 PM.

There will be a $5 fee for the class.

The license exam session will follow immediately and will be for all license classes. The estimated time of the test is about 3:30 pm.

The fee for the exam is $15.

Contact Ray Smith, KGOV, at durangoarc@hotmail.com or 970-247-5139 for information.

 

[Corbet]

Steve..... Clayton..... I'm calling you out.

 

[NMBruce]

Ordered the hand held radio today, but I have only two weekends free in Oct, 15 & 29 for the class/test, hope its one of those days

Amazon.com: Baofeng Pofung GT-3TP Mark-III Tri-Power 8/4/1W Two-Way Radio Transceiver, Dual Band 136-174/400-520 MHz True 8W High Power Two-Way Radio, with 23CM High Gain Antenna, Upgraded Chip + Remote Speaker + Programming Cable Included: Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[NMBruce]

Ordered the hand held radio today, but I have only two weekends free in Oct, 15 & 29 for the class/test, hope its one of those days

Amazon.com: Baofeng Pofung GT-3TP Mark-III Tri-Power 8/4/1W Two-Way Radio Transceiver, Dual Band 136-174/400-520 MHz True 8W High Power Two-Way Radio, with 23CM High Gain Antenna, Upgraded Chip + Remote Speaker + Programming Cable Included: Cell Phones & Accessories

package came but no radio in it, I guess someone wanted it more, Amazon refunded the money and I will order a another one

 

[Source3]

package came but no radio in it, I guess someone wanted it more, Amazon refunded the money and I will order a another one

I have had more issues with wrong Items from Amazon this year. They always refund with no hassle.

 

[claytonh]

Just waiting on the 'when'.

 

[NMBruce]

That radio that I ordered from Amazon is now down to $40.99 SALE

 

[Corbet]

Testing date confirmed 10/15/16

 

[jertiffauk]

I did mine last year without any real preparation. Just the class and the test right after. Pretty boring class, but I passed first shot and there was some good information that I've already forgotten!

 

[Corbet]

At the club meeting right now. They have canceled the class portion and will only be administering the testing.

HamStudy.org: Cutting edge amateur radio study tools

 

[Source3]

Corbet, thanks for keeping us informed.

 

[NMBruce]

do we just show up or do we need to sign up for the test.

 

[Source3]

do we just show up or do we need to sign up for the test.

Contact the radio club to see what you need to do. See link in first post.

 

[Corbet]

Testing date has been changed to 10/22

 

[NMBruce]

Testing date has been changed to 10/22

I am out of town that day, the only weekend I was around, was the old day. My the one in Farmington in Jan

 

[NMBruce]

a friend in ABQ programed my radio to some of the NMJG freqs, and i found out there are a few frees that do not require a license
still planning on going in Jan or doing an on line test

 

[NMBruce]

Ordered the hand held radio today, but I have only two weekends free in Oct, 15 & 29 for the class/test, hope its one of those days

Amazon.com: Baofeng Pofung GT-3TP Mark-III Tri-Power 8/4/1W Two-Way Radio Transceiver, Dual Band 136-174/400-520 MHz True 8W High Power Two-Way Radio, with 23CM High Gain Antenna, Upgraded Chip + Remote Speaker + Programming Cable Included: Cell Phones & Accessories

DO NOT GET THIS UNIT, the car charger makes the base get so hot that you can touch it. Took about 3 mins for it to become very hot to the touch. So no matter how good the deal is, its not good enough.

 

[freepowder]

A question: I've always figured that CB's were more ubiquitous amongst off roaders so that was the hot ticket. How many ham radios are on the trail?

 

[NMBruce]

Passed

 

[NMBruce]

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