Post by: SCUBA_Dale on February 27, 2016, 09:38:49 AM
Post by: Spectre on February 27, 2016, 09:58:09 AM
This is what I used. Gordon West's books are easy to study with. I used his Technicians and General Books. I was going to go for my Extra and have his book just haven't done it yet.
Post by: Celt on February 27, 2016, 10:03:46 AM
http://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/
Post by: Jayrat on February 28, 2016, 01:36:06 PM
Post by: Celt on February 28, 2016, 01:42:27 PM
http://hamexam.org/
Another great resource, good job Jay!
Post by: RBduffer on February 28, 2016, 07:41:26 PM
Post by: JFanaselle on February 29, 2016, 09:50:58 AM
You will prolly learn more with the book, but will pass the test easier with the online sites. IMHO it's about passing, then learning as you go.
This is so true. Back when I got my license, computer-based study guides weren't common. I remember that there was one program you could use, and it was a 3.5" floppy disc you'd order in the mail for like $35 or $40. I used an ARRL book/study guide, and I BARELY remember half of what I learned in that book. Reading the book will help you understand a little more about how frequencies work and what not, but outside of repeater operations, you won't use most of that knowledge regularly. If your main goal is to be able to talk with the cool kids while on the trail, just focus on obtaining your license and abiding by the basic rules/guidelines for now, and expand your knowledge if/when the hobby of amateur radio grows on you.
Post by: Ghost65 on March 02, 2016, 04:47:07 PM
This is so true. Back when I got my license, computer-based study guides weren't common. I remember that there was one program you could use, and it was a 3.5" floppy disc you'd order in the mail for like $35 or $40. I used an ARRL book/study guide, and I BARELY remember half of what I learned in that book. Reading the book will help you understand a little more about how frequencies work and what not, but outside of repeater operations, you won't use most of that knowledge regularly. If your main goal is to be able to talk with the cool kids while on the trail, just focus on obtaining your license and abiding by the basic rules/guidelines for now, and expand your knowledge if/when the hobby of amateur radio grows on you.
Lol...mine was on cassettes.
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Post by: RikRong on March 02, 2016, 09:30:07 PM
Lol...mine was on cassettes.(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160303/494045f097f774e7193e27af906d9eb2.jpg)
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Post by: JFanaselle on March 03, 2016, 12:03:39 AM
Lol...mine was on cassettes.
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Haha, awesome! :) Just curious... what year did you get your license? I think mine was in 95, but I don't remember. Could have been a year or two later.
Post by: Ghost65 on March 03, 2016, 11:00:21 AM
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