Ham wannabe

[nilpoc]

I'm shooting for getting my technician license on April 26. I've got the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual on hold at the library. I'm assuming 8 weeks is plenty of time to be ready. Anything else I need to prepare?

Any input would be appreciated.

 

[PKP80]

you need 8 days not 8 weeks. You have plenty of time. best of luck

 

[FJ40_owner]

I'm shooting for getting my technician license on April 26. I've got the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual on hold at the library. I'm assuming 8 weeks is plenty of time to be ready. Anything else I need to prepare?

Any input would be appreciated.

There are ten year old girls passing the test in my area. You will not have any problems.

Good luck

JB
N6KML

 

[nilpoc]

Dunno why I assumed it might be difficult. Good to know.

As for a radio, what would be a good place to start? I'm thinking HT, less than $200.

 

[e9999]

has been several threads here on preparing and taking the test

good luck!

 

[KLF]

8 weeks???

Dude... it costs $15 to take the test. Go find a local exam and take it next week. You'll probably pass without even studying. Or read thru the questions on-line, try a few sample tests. You'll be amazed how easy it is. I was.

 

[pappy]

I would just get the Q&A book, not the manual. While I found the manual useful, I passed the test thanks to the Q&A.

You can get a good mobile 2M radio with antenna for about $200. Tons of threads on the subject.

 

[george_tlc]

The test is pretty damn easy for an adult. My kids passed first go last year (7yr old and 9yr old at the time). The 9yr old studied for a few nights and got something in the 85% area. My 7yr old studied harder (had a few weeks) and got 100%. Even my wife passed 100%.

This summer break they will go for their general - just to get the HF access.

cheers,
george.

 

[PabloVTA]

i used the online free tests at and got a bro deal for the HamTestOnline™ tests

a few hours of each and I was solid. only missed one question.

took three weeks to get my call though....weak.

but since you have so long till you take it, study up for the general and extra even. Since it's 14 bucks to take the tests, they will let you knock out all three at one time. (saves you the 28 bucks if you go back twice)

 

[e9999]

the general is considerably more difficult, with much more memorization needed. But I did try it out anyway without serious studying (just a few sample tests) and I almost passed, was just one or 2 questions off.

 

[KLF]

Ya, I took the General test at the same time I took my Tech exam, since it didn't cost any more. I hadn't studied one bit, I just figured I'd give it a try. Didn't quite make it.

 

[EricG]

I took the tech test last week & passed despite very little studying - just haven't had time lately. Tried the general and missed by 3.