Taking my test sat 31st

Jinx · **Joined:** Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:56 am **Posts:** 40

Finally gonna do it. I am taking my tech test this saturday... a Halloween treat for me.

Now for a radio.....

thelight · **Posted:** Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:29 am

Nice, good luck!

PoorImpulseControl · **Posted:** Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:59 am

Aye! Good luck!

Take a stab at the general as well, just to see what to expect!

gary in ohio · **Joined:** Fri Sep 25, 2009 7:22 pm **Posts:** 35

good luck.

Doctor Jest · **Posted:** Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:44 pm

Good luck, and let us know what happens.

wild_weasel · **Posted:** Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:07 pm

Jinx, EtAl.,

If you used the ARRL study guides you'll have no problems at all. I hope to test for Tech/General when home on leave early next year. Then study for Extra the second half of my tour. May even try getting a radio to tinker with in Afghanistan, if allowed. Over here you have to travel light so I’ll be looking at small portable rig/antenna systems. For the most part I’m personally more interested in data rather than phone transmissions; there are just so many possibilities!

Cheers,
W-W

gary in ohio · **Joined:** Fri Sep 25, 2009 7:22 pm **Posts:** 35

Well, how did you do?

Jinx · **Joined:** Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:56 am **Posts:** 40

Just got home. Passed my test, missed one question due to a brain fart. VEC's will send it off monday.

Now, whats a cheap hand-held to get started with?

Doctor Jest · **Posted:** Sat Oct 31, 2009 4:17 pm

Congratulations.

We knew you could do it.

Rock2Fox · **Posted:** Sat Oct 31, 2009 4:59 pm

Not too long ago, after I passed my tech test, I purchased a Yaesu FT-270, good radio to learn on, less than $150.

Jinx · **Joined:** Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:56 am **Posts:** 40

I must say, I feel kinda stupid for being scared of that test. Most of it is common sense.

I should have taken it 10 years ago.

K0ZZZ · **Posted:** Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:01 pm

Congrats! Check out the swap meet on qrz.com, and pick up something used and cheap. I've been happy with the radios I've gotten from there.

shrewbiter · **Posted:** Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:06 pm

Jinx wrote:

Just got home. Passed my test, missed one question due to a brain fart. VEC's will send it off monday.

Now, whats a cheap hand-held to get started with?

congrats man

I am hoping to take mine soon as soon as I feel comfortable

Jinx · **Joined:** Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:56 am **Posts:** 40

shrewbiter wrote:

I am hoping to take mine soon as soon as I feel comfortable

TRUST ME...... it is extremely easy.

I went through the practice tests on the arrl website (this one in particular http://kb0mga.net/exams/ ) After about 3 nights I went through all the flash cards and was scoring 95% or better on the practice exams.

Again, it is that easy.

American_Infidel · **Posted:** Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:48 am

Congrats on passing the test.

shrewbiter · **Posted:** Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:34 am

Jinx wrote:

shrewbiter wrote:

I am hoping to take mine soon as soon as I feel comfortable

TRUST ME...... it is extremely easy.

I went through the practice tests on the arrl website (this one in particular http://kb0mga.net/exams/ ) After about 3 nights I went through all the flash cards and was scoring 95% or better on the practice exams.

Again, it is that easy.

Once I get mine I'll sure to call you over the ham!

PoorImpulseControl · **Posted:** Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:10 am

Jinx wrote:

Now, whats a cheap hand-held to get started with?

I'm very fond of my VX-7R. It's built like a tank and aside from some programming idiosyncrasies, will offer you quite a long service life. Mine has taken a couple of tumbles out of my Cherokee and survived the whole ordeal without a scratch!

http://universal-radio.com/catalog/ht.html is a good place to start. If you shop around, you can typically do a bit better than that price wise.

nateted4 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:59 pm

Congrats!

nacho · **Posted:** Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:39 am

Jinx wrote:

Now, whats a cheap hand-held to get started with?

Congrats' I really like the FT-60R, dual band, sub $200 after tax, durable, good battery pack, wide Rx, makes a good scanner.

thelight · **Posted:** Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:13 am

Congrats Jinx! On to General! It's really not so bad. Still lots of common sense. Now the extra... I didn't even understand some of the words on that test... :lol:

I love my VX-5R and hope to upgrade to the 7R or 8R soon.

yale · **Posted:** Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:43 am

Congrats on passing. Don't stop with a handheld. You will soon want a decent mobile with can also be hooked to a power supply and used a s a base station too. There are plenty of models to chose from. Just shop around and find something youlike in your price range. Good luck.

Jinx · **Joined:** Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:56 am **Posts:** 40

What kind of time frame can I expect before the FCC posts my application?

I bet you wouldnt believe this, but I have been checking every few hours.

K0ZZZ · **Posted:** Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:49 pm

Jinx wrote:

What kind of time frame can I expect before the FCC posts my application?

I bet you wouldnt believe this, but I have been checking every few hours.

If I remember right, tests on Saturday typically show up on Wednesday. But I can't remember if its a real time system where you'd just show up, or if the FCC servers are batch loaded that night, so you'd see it tomorrow.

Kinda sucks waiting for that call sign huh. Don't worry, wait will be over shortly!

Jinx · **Joined:** Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:56 am **Posts:** 40

Got it!! Bout damn time.

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