Ham radio exam session?

[theprez98]

Re: Ham radio exam session?

Based on my better half's description of today's delivered mail, it appears my VE paperwork will have arrived, finally.

Alright, I sent in the paperwork yesterday, and got a confirmation. We're all set to go!

-Jon

Indeed, the mail I was expecting was there. I got my official certificate (and badge!) so I'm good to go.

[JonM]

Re: Ham radio exam session?

Alright, I sent in the paperwork yesterday, and got a confirmation. We're all set to go!

-Jon

[theprez98]

Re: Ham radio exam session?

Based on my better half's description of today's delivered mail, it appears my VE paperwork will have arrived, finally.

[theprez98]

Re: Ham radio exam session?

Are you refering to the the "Radiotelephone" Licenses? Class 1 to 3, if I recall correctly...

There's a lot of crossover, but there are differences between the Amateur and the Radiotelephone licenses.

Well yeah, it depends which licenses he's talking about.

[JonM]

Re: Ham radio exam session?

So what's the difference between Ham & FCC license. It's been quite a long time for me. Missed my FCC license by like 2 or 3 questions I was sooooo pissed.

xor

Ham is just a slang term for an amateur radio operator, who is licensed by the FCC.

-Jon

[Thorn]

Re: Ham radio exam session?

So what's the difference between Ham & FCC license. It's been quite a long time for me. Missed my FCC license by like 2 or 3 questions I was sooooo pissed.

xor

Are you refering to the the "Radiotelephone" Licenses? Class 1 to 3, if I recall correctly...

No difference, the FCC issues amateur radio licenses. The testing is run by the ARRL.

There's a lot of crossover, but there are differences between the Amateur and the Radiotelephone licenses.

[theprez98]

Re: Ham radio exam session?

So what's the difference between Ham & FCC license. It's been quite a long time for me. Missed my FCC license by like 2 or 3 questions I was sooooo pissed.

xor

No difference, the FCC issues amateur radio licenses. The testing is run by the ARRL.

[xor]

Re: Ham radio exam session?

So what's the difference between Ham & FCC license. It's been quite a long time for me. Missed my FCC license by like 2 or 3 questions I was sooooo pissed.

xor

[theprez98]

Re: Ham radio exam session?

Still waiting on mine--its been 3-4 weeks. I will have to try calling them tomorrow.

[DCFluX]

Re: Ham radio exam session?

Looks good for me and my credentials finnaly arrived.

[DaKahuna]

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My extra class VE paperwork arrived today. Don't know my schedule yet.

I think I was just a standby in any case.

[JonM]

Re: Ham radio exam session?

Ok, here's where things stand:
Tentatively, I'm going to say testing will start at noon on Sunday, and will continue for roughly two hours, potentially longer if there is sufficient interest.

Ok, the speaker schedule's been posted. I'm talking Sunday morning, which should be fine for a noon test time.

How are the rest of you who said you could VE set for time?

-Jon

[JonM]

Re: Ham radio exam session?

Ok, here's where things stand:

• We have four people who can be VEs. This is good, as we need a minimum of three.
• Unfortunately, three of us are speakers at the con, and we're waiting to hear for sure when we're speaking.

Tentatively, I'm going to say testing will start at noon on Sunday, and will continue for roughly two hours, potentially longer if there is sufficient interest.
For test takers, these are the logisitics:

• The cost is $14
• For your $14, you can take any or all of the exam elements once
• If you fail a test, you can retest by paying an additional $14
• You must present a government-issued photo ID
• You are encouraged to register with the FCC Universal License Service, and have your Federal Registration Number (FRN) with you. Otherwise, you will be required to provide your SSN
• If you are upgrading, you will need an original copy of your license
• We will provide writing implements, but you are encouraged to bring your own
• You may bring a calculator, but you must be able to demonstrate that it's memory is clear

Yes, presenting this much personal information at a hacker con is somewhat risky, but we'll ensure that your information is safeguarded: the testing will be held behind closed doors, and since you will have our calls, you'll get a reciprocal amount of information about us. :)

-Jon

[A]

Re: Ham radio exam session?

How long of a test session are you thinking? I'd consider trying for the Tech -> Extra double header if there was enough time. (Or have things changed to not allow upgrading twice in one session?)

[DCFluX]

Re: Ham radio exam session?

Not entirely sure if I need it or not ...

If you are serious about doing any kind of HF work, yes.

Otherwise your HF privelages will be CW only on 80m, 40m and 15m. As well as Data and USB Voice in the lower section of 10m.

The bigger challenge is upgrading from General to Extra. You get an additional 400 kHz of bandwidth and Extra class VEs can give all of the tests. But some do not think the juice is worth the squeze. Others do it to get it out of the way.