OK, so I decided to give it a try and take the Technician License test in the second half of this month. I already signed up with my info and sent it to the organizers.
The problem is, that I only started to read the free Tech study material I've found online, which I feel to be pretty hard and I have serious doubts that I can learn all that stuff in such a short time. Perhaps I shouldn't have signed up just yet? I don't know... :-/
The phrases, names of the components, the calculations, the various terms with their meanings with actual applications of what they do, is pretty overwhelming. Then come the rules and regulations, frequencies, what to do and what not, etc... as I just ran through this material, is a LOT to memorize for sure!
I can't even imagine that newbies like myself can actually remember and comprehend everything that's covered in this rather complex academic style material. So I'm uncertain at this moment if I'll be able to pass this test or not.
However, now that I made my decision, I will go for it. I'll read this study guide, then read it again and again, read the question pool too, then take the online practice tests, even downloaded an app on my phone to help me prepare when/if I have a bit of time while travelling, and see what happens when the day comes.
But one thing is for sure; learning all this will NOT be easy, like some suggested it.
Meanwhile, I'd like to read about the actual experiences of newly licensed Technician guys. What was the whole thing like, what happened at the test, any good advice regarding preparation, taking the test and such. Were there trick questions that can be confusing? Is a calculator necessary to take to the test? Was it a pre-made test sheet or the organizers picked the questions? How much time was given? Etc.
Please share your experiences, so newbies like me can learn from it. Thanks!
The problem is, that I only started to read the free Tech study material I've found online, which I feel to be pretty hard and I have serious doubts that I can learn all that stuff in such a short time. Perhaps I shouldn't have signed up just yet? I don't know... :-/
The phrases, names of the components, the calculations, the various terms with their meanings with actual applications of what they do, is pretty overwhelming. Then come the rules and regulations, frequencies, what to do and what not, etc... as I just ran through this material, is a LOT to memorize for sure!
I can't even imagine that newbies like myself can actually remember and comprehend everything that's covered in this rather complex academic style material. So I'm uncertain at this moment if I'll be able to pass this test or not.
However, now that I made my decision, I will go for it. I'll read this study guide, then read it again and again, read the question pool too, then take the online practice tests, even downloaded an app on my phone to help me prepare when/if I have a bit of time while travelling, and see what happens when the day comes.
But one thing is for sure; learning all this will NOT be easy, like some suggested it.
Meanwhile, I'd like to read about the actual experiences of newly licensed Technician guys. What was the whole thing like, what happened at the test, any good advice regarding preparation, taking the test and such. Were there trick questions that can be confusing? Is a calculator necessary to take to the test? Was it a pre-made test sheet or the organizers picked the questions? How much time was given? Etc.
Please share your experiences, so newbies like me can learn from it. Thanks!