I have Joined the Fellowship of Amateur Operators :)

[ctcamper]

... two wrong on the tech... one wrong on the General exam.
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However:
only 19 right on the Extra. I have some equations to memorize for that, some more antenna theory etc... I haven't even opened the extra class study manual.

I am a Happy Camper today

[N1VWD]

Congratulations!!
Now grab your Extra manual and go fer it, GET ER DONE!
73 tu u es urs.
Brad N1VWD

[wa8yxm]

Wow, only 3 wrong over all.. not bad at all.


Now you got one more to go.. When I decided to go for the gold (Extra) I picked up a Gordon West book and though it (later) was helpful I very quickly hit a wall.

Then I had a chance to take most of a class. The class used the ARRL guide.

Well, When I picked up the ARRL guide that wall.. was a bit like the wall at Jerico when Joshua arrived (it came a tumblin down) and when I got to class the rubble resulting from the wall falling down was ground up, mixed with gypsum and water, and re-cast as nice smooth pavement. I finished 2/3 of the class and tested out (Schedule conflict on remaing 3rd) Missed 2 on the Extra exam.. Right about the same percentage as you.

And a WHOLE lot better than I expected to do (Though I did expect to pass).


Welcome. I hang out on 3.973 MHZ some time betwen 3 and 7 am most mornings (Breakfast and Before Breakfast clubs) If you have a radio that goes there.. check them out. Lower side band of course.

[free-to-roam]

Congrats!!! The demise of Amateur Radio is largely overstated, because, folks like you show intrest!! Keep it up....go for the top...see you in the Extra Allotments..SOON!
KU4SV

[smiller]

Welcome to the hobby! There's a lot still to learn (every answer just generates more questions) but that is part of the fun. Best way to start is to listen for a while, then dive in. Don't be intimidated if you're not an expert in every operating procedure, you'll get a lot of support from other hams.

[KP2X]

Congratulations:

Hope to see u on the air sometime.

73 Jim

[ctcamper]

Thanks all -- 73's
Extra Book is on the table calling my name. I will bring it to the rally with me.. hah as if I'll get much of a chance to study there....
I have had this on my bucket list since high school. I gave up then partly because of the code requirement and partly because things got too busy. I had even made, with some help for circuit design, a practice oscillator for my high school physics class. I can't for the life of me find where I put it. I can only assume it was tossed out as I had used an old phonograph speaker box for the case.

LOL lots of questions still. Theory is one thing, hands on is a different ballgame.
Biggest thing now, is trying to figure out what I should buy for my first real radio

I should be in the database the middle of next week, since Monday is a holiday.

I was really amazed, there were about 10 people taking the test. One guy sailed through all three. A 20 ish young lady, a few young guys in their 20's and the rest of us with a few gray hairs hehe. I kind of expected to have one or two others max.
Total of three of us passed the general exam.

[wa8yxm]

Just remember.. The Extra Exam only LOOKS scary, Turns out it was easy with the proper study guide and review book (I used Gordon's book for review)

Oh, Ham Nation | TWiT.TV. Check it out, also google "amateurlogic" all one word. I think that's www.amaturlogic.tv but not sure. I've chatted with George (common to both) a few times. I'm not on the air this evening... Move tomorrow at oh-dark-30 and took the antenna down in advance.

[n7bq]

Congratulations:

Hope to see u on the air sometime.

73

[TXiceman]

Now what about a radio and antenna(s). Congrats on the test.

ken

[ctcamper]

Thank you
LOL a radio? I knew there was a catch in this to spend my money hehe

I just set up a thread for help on what to get I have no clue at the moment.