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alia176
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This is the site I used for my study sessions: HamTestOnline™
Perhaps you guys could split the cost of membership? I found this site to be very effective. I think you can do a free study/test session to see how you like their methodology.
Perhaps you guys could split the cost of membership? I found this site to be very effective. I think you can do a free study/test session to see how you like their methodology.
Cruiserdrew
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Good luck Onur. There will likely be some Ham "enforcers" at SurfNTurf.
I agree the hamtestonline is a great way to study and split 2 ways costs about the same as the book.
Still, the tech test is so easy that 1 evening of studying the questions on QRZ (free) and you're done.
I agree the hamtestonline is a great way to study and split 2 ways costs about the same as the book.
Still, the tech test is so easy that 1 evening of studying the questions on QRZ (free) and you're done.
alia176
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Daisy/Rudy,
See how easy the test is? Freaking slackers...
Chop bustin' will continue until the test is taken.
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If 7 year old kids can pass the test certainly PhD candidates can. 
Daisy/Rudy,
See how easy the test is? Freaking slackers...
Chop bustin' will continue until the test is taken.
If 7 year old kids can pass the test certainly PhD candidates can.
Calm down boys! It is not that I am worried about passing, but just some time to go over the questions and getting to the exam. Why are you so worried? Do you need someone to talk to
? BTW, thanks for the motivation, but there is sometimes where you can pressure one too much and they will say H-E-double hockey sticks to all of it. Give us our time and it will get done.
Daisy/Rudy,
See how easy the test is? Freaking slackers...
Chop bustin' will continue until the test is taken.
I'm just glad you're leaving me out of this. Although, why would somebody who never wheels need a HAM radio anyway? Even if I took/passed the test, I'd be too cheap to buy a radio.
Shawn/Rudy/Daisy/anybody -
You guys interested in splitting the cost of hamtestonline.com with me?
You actually get a 2-year subscription so even if you don't pass the exam next Saturday, it would still be available for future studying until you do pass.
They estimate you could pass the Technician exam with 10 hours of study time on HamTestOnline.
-Marc
You guys interested in splitting the cost of hamtestonline.com with me?
You actually get a 2-year subscription so even if you don't pass the exam next Saturday, it would still be available for future studying until you do pass.
They estimate you could pass the Technician exam with 10 hours of study time on HamTestOnline.
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I looked at this some more and it keeps track of what you've studied and practice exams you've done and your scores. It's also cheap enough (about the same as the ARRL book) that it's not a big deal to just pay the whole cost myself and not share access - $25 for 2 years. So I'll just do this on my own.
Are you sure you are not passing your buget? They are starting to add up, and you have not even included the radio yet!
Only half way through the nearly 400 possible Q's in my book and I scored 65.7 %. Not to bad, for only half ass studying if you ask me. I guess I won't be getting much sleep tonight untill I pass. Who is going to work for me in the morning?
SHH! I only told Danise about the $15 test fee. I haven't figured out the additional cost of getting the actual license. Then there's the $25 membership to hamtestonline.
Mums the word, I am at about 77% now. Just do the free one. Same Q's in the book I have. It is nice to know why some things are the way they are is one advantage of having the book. I assume being a ME you did take EE courses also. I had too when I was in school, but more than a dozen years now I need to relearn the math part. Like factory lockers (if you don't use them you loose them) ohms, amps, volts, milli-, centi-, kilo- etc., were the Q's I missed (but it is coming back). Try the free one and see how you do and then decide if you need the subscription.
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alia176
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I think I need to get my general license, not sure why though...
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
Ash-I got my general, because Tom got his. I wasn't going to let him have bragging rights. I have yet to broadcast on anything other than UHF or VHF.
The biggest reason to take the general test, is that the study material gives you a much better understanding of radio. You're already an EE, but for me it was great.
Study group
Friday the 14th study session - Not sure what everyone's schedule is like, but I'll try to organize this one. 8 PM - 930 PM place to be determined.
Friday the 14th study session - Not sure what everyone's schedule is like, but I'll try to organize this one. 8 PM - 930 PM place to be determined.
alia176
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Ash, get the General. As easy as the Tech was I wanted to feel like I actually earned the license. The General is much harder, at least for me with no electrical background. You will understand most of it. Like Andy I haven't used the privilege, but I feel like I understand ham radio better.