Any CBers? / HAMs?
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Good deal! You'll glide right through those tests like ah...............ah................champ!
Charlie Called it.
didn't realize if you passed you can just keep taking tests, i would have studied for the General at least a little bit.
my pal Vash actually passed the Tech, and then turned around and passed the general. I needed 4 more questions right i think to pass that one.
but yep, got my Tech. once my call sign posts online i'll be trying to make my chinese handset do tricks. I think i've got it properly programmed for all the repeaters near here, but cant test till i get the Call sign
didn't realize if you passed you can just keep taking tests, i would have studied for the General at least a little bit.
my pal Vash actually passed the Tech, and then turned around and passed the general. I needed 4 more questions right i think to pass that one.
but yep, got my Tech. once my call sign posts online i'll be trying to make my chinese handset do tricks. I think i've got it properly programmed for all the repeaters near here, but cant test till i get the Call sign
RetArmySgt
Glad to be back.
Interested in getting licenced myself, anyone in the BCS area that would be willing to help me out, not sure what i need to do or where to get the materials to study.
Good for you RetArmySgt (and, BTW...if I've never told you, thank you for your faithful service for our freedoms!). I don't live local to you, but it is rather easy to do. If interested, begin looking at info on QRZ.com and ARRL.org. You will want to join once you have earned your call sign.
Pick up the Ham Radio License Manual Revised 2nd Edition (ARRL :: Licensing, Education & Training :: Ham Radio License Manual Revised 2nd Edition) from Barnes & Nobel or order it online. The info is spot on, the tests are great...and when you are ready to take your test, if you don't find someone there to give it to you...let me know and I can probably find someone there that can.
Please let me know if I can be of any other help...
Pick up the Ham Radio License Manual Revised 2nd Edition (ARRL :: Licensing, Education & Training :: Ham Radio License Manual Revised 2nd Edition) from Barnes & Nobel or order it online. The info is spot on, the tests are great...and when you are ready to take your test, if you don't find someone there to give it to you...let me know and I can probably find someone there that can.
Please let me know if I can be of any other help...
As BigHoss said it is very easy today and on top of the ARRL.com license manuals check out QRZ.COM Practice Amateur Radio Exams after you have studied and take some of there practice tests. And if you have any questions at all do not hesitate to let me know. I sent ya a PM BTW.
KF5KEA
I am not in the BCS area but kinda close. I am on the Northern Outskirts of Houston. If you have a lot of questions or whatnot we can always meet somewhere in the middle for lunch or dinner some weekend.
As far as study materials, I used the ARRL study manuals. I looked at some of the others but I was never really impressed with them. ARRL study guides and manuals are pretty well written and have explanations that most people that are not technical can understand. If you do not have any experience with basic electronics (cant figure out how to wire in a car stereo) then you might want to also pick up a basic electronics handbook also.
Once you are studying and getting ready to take your test go ahead and order the ARRL Handbook ARRL Operating Manual and ARRL Antenna book. Once you have these three books they usually dont change a whole ton but I would suggest that you update them every 5 years or at a minimum every time you renew your license (10 yrs). Those three books cover pretty much everything a little bit, the handbook also has a good section on RFI and how to get rid of it. This is something that you will need if you setup a base station at you house. Then if you want to say go more in depth in packet or PSK31 or any other digital mode you could research it on the internet and/or pick up the ARRL book for that specific area. It will go into more depth than the Handbook and some even come with some free software to help you get started. The Operating Manual will give you a good overview of all the modes currently published and some good do's and don'ts to operating most modes. The Antenna Book will give you a good selection of antenna projects for every band and at the front of the book an overview of antenna theory and how to check an antenna for proper operation. All three are good to have around your station.
No I dont work for the ARRL either. I just like some of their products. If you need a hand or have questions let me know.
Radioman
As far as study materials, I used the ARRL study manuals. I looked at some of the others but I was never really impressed with them. ARRL study guides and manuals are pretty well written and have explanations that most people that are not technical can understand. If you do not have any experience with basic electronics (cant figure out how to wire in a car stereo) then you might want to also pick up a basic electronics handbook also.
Once you are studying and getting ready to take your test go ahead and order the ARRL Handbook ARRL Operating Manual and ARRL Antenna book. Once you have these three books they usually dont change a whole ton but I would suggest that you update them every 5 years or at a minimum every time you renew your license (10 yrs). Those three books cover pretty much everything a little bit, the handbook also has a good section on RFI and how to get rid of it. This is something that you will need if you setup a base station at you house. Then if you want to say go more in depth in packet or PSK31 or any other digital mode you could research it on the internet and/or pick up the ARRL book for that specific area. It will go into more depth than the Handbook and some even come with some free software to help you get started. The Operating Manual will give you a good overview of all the modes currently published and some good do's and don'ts to operating most modes. The Antenna Book will give you a good selection of antenna projects for every band and at the front of the book an overview of antenna theory and how to check an antenna for proper operation. All three are good to have around your station.
No I dont work for the ARRL either. I just like some of their products. If you need a hand or have questions let me know.
Radioman
RetArmySgt
Glad to be back.
Thank you all for the info and the offers. I will pick up the ARRL manual and books and if/when i have questions i will let yall know.
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