Taking the amateur radio license exams?

[JonM]

The paperworks in and it's official, we're having ham license exams on Sunday at noon. So, who wants to take the test and get their ticket?

[theprez98]

Re: Taking the amateur radio license exams?

If you have any interest, please vote in the poll so we can gage interest in the exams. Also, if you're planning on taking more than one exam, make sure you vote for each!

[DaKahuna]

Re: Taking the amateur radio license exams?

I voted but will not be taking any exams.

WT6M

[seramai]

Re: Taking the amateur radio license exams?

The paperworks in and it's official, we're having ham license exams on Sunday at noon. So, who wants to take the test and get their ticket?

I would like to take the exam. What do I study? What book(s) should I purchase.

[seramai]

Re: Taking the amateur radio license exams?

I would like to take the exam. What do I study? What book(s) should I purchase.

Never mind. I found the link.

Do you have to take the exams in order and hold each for so long before taking the next?

[theprez98]

Re: Taking the amateur radio license exams?

Never mind. I found the link.

Do you have to take the exams in order and hold each for so long before taking the next?

Yes, you do have to take the exams in order. Generally, you should wait to start the next one until you know for sure you passed the previous one; although it is not required. You could potentially take all three in order and go from no license to Extra in one day.

[seramai]

Re: Taking the amateur radio license exams?

Yes, you do have to take the exams in order. Generally, you should wait to start the next one until you know for sure you passed the previous one; although it is not required. You could potentially take all three in order and go from no license to Extra in one day.

I might try that. I will order the study materials and see.

Thank you.

[DCFluX]

Re: Taking the amateur radio license exams?

I suggest you take a look at the question pools first. These are avalible online for free.

http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/pools.html

Some people have a photographic memory. The time required to read through the pools is approx 2 1/2 hrs for Tech, 3 for General and 5 for Extra. Could be a good way to kill time on the way in.

Please note that the Extra class pool changed July 1st 2008 if you order study material.

Also note when taking a practice exam on QRZ.com that there are different test numbers that have to be changed manually. People that have memorized and gotten 100% on test 1 only get about 40% correct on an actual exam.

[draengold]

Re: Taking the amateur radio license exams?

I will be taking the technician exam

Thanks

[noid]

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If I can get it together in time I'll be going for my General ticket

[0x58]

Re: Taking the amateur radio license exams?

http://www.eham.net/exams/ contains practice exams as well. That is how I studied.

[converge]

Re: Taking the amateur radio license exams?

Yah, want to go for my tech and general .. but either is dependent on timing, before and during con...

[DCFluX]

Re: Taking the amateur radio license exams?

Please remember to bring 2 forms of identification and a photocopy of your current licence if upgrading.

[SmittyHalibut]

Re: Taking the amateur radio license exams?

Which VEC are you using? I'm an Extra and VE'd with ARRL if you can use my help. I'll be hanging out in the HHV most of the weekend, I suspect. If I'm available at noon, I'll be happy to be there.

73 de KR6ZY

[JonM]

Re: Taking the amateur radio license exams?

Which VEC are you using? I'm an Extra and VE'd with ARRL if you can use my help. I'll be hanging out in the HHV most of the weekend, I suspect. If I'm available at noon, I'll be happy to be there.

73 de KR6ZY

We're using the ARRL VEC, so come on by and lend us a hand. :)

-Jon