Magwa Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 One of the things I have always wanted to do was get my Ham licence.... and as the years went by never did well I am testing this week no Morse code required now.. so I may make it ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Was interested in that in my teens, started working to understand and send Morse code, but never got the hang of it. Might have to go back if its not needed now. Good luck with your exam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I have a friend that wants me to get into it & I may pick up a Hand held unit to play with this year . As far as a License ,"License, we don't need no stinking License " <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I love my CB and always wanted to get into HAM but right now it seems like another money pit. Maybe one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I'd like to get mine too! Found out recently the local radio club will let you conduct practice tests until you are able to pass, then charge a nominal fee to take the FCC exam. So Magwa, are you testing for the class/level 2 license? My understanding is the highest level still tests for Morse code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Good luck brother Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 their are 3 classes of Licence Technician, general, and general extra class, I am testing for both Tech, and General, I am not interested in the extra class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamO Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Good luck with it brother! Never really got into it but I new a lot of guys in my old AFSC that got theirs (2E1X3). I could probably help you with some of the techie stuff when it comes to HF transmissions if you have questions. Edited March 31, 2015 by AdamO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Here is the official examination information from ARRL. http://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed There is no longer any morse code requirement for any class of operator. Practice exams: http://www.eham.net/exams/ http://aa9pw.com/2008/05/15/new-extra-class-ham-radio-license-question-pool-online-at-aa9pwcom/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 That's kind of a bummer. My walkie-talkies when I was a kid had Morse code right on the back of them. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponce Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I've had the tech and general licenses but just never used them. Thought it would be good to have out in the desert where cell phone signal can be unavailable but then never had time to get out in the desert. I think it's worth getting the licenses and then you can legally use a lot of available communications -- if that serves your purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 It is indeed my purpose passed the tech lic last night and will start the general lic class in may .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Nice job magwa, I've been thinking of doing this for a while now as well. Just haven't gotten comfortable enough with the study material yet to brave the test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemaniv Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 KF4UFC Due to life and children, I have not done much with it for a while and now only have a pair of yaseu VX-7R's that need new batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted April 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 I am getting a pair of the same radios for the wife and me she also passed her test and we are both going for general.... get them batteries... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Well, I've signed up for an upcoming test. Thanks for the push, I've wanted to do this for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Ugh, did two practice tests today, scored a 57 and a 63... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 LOL I did 63 tests prior to taking the test it worked.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Magwa Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 LOL don't give up your day job..... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Pass! Only missed 4 of 35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Pass! Only missed 4 of 35. :banana: <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Congrats brother. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemaniv Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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