D31245
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Thanks to all who provided me tips in this thread:
forums.radioreference.com
I took the exam this morning and aced it. Actually, I found it very easy. I took over 75 practice exams leading up to - just to be sure.
Since I don’t do CW and not anticipating learning it in the near future, I am keeping my original 2x3 call sign issued for my Technician license. 🪪
I searched a bit on the web and found a lot of Extras keep their original call sign; same for Gordon West - whose books 📚 helped tremendously.
Feels good to exit “formal” study-mode, but there is still tons that learn. I may delve into JS8 next…
As a gift, I might buy myself an ICOM ID-52A PLUS primarily for D-STAR. I am using my 705 now for some D-STAR work (on Terminal Mode using Doozy) but would like something a bit more mobile. I am surprised a major percentage of US D-STAR users (that I have listened to and looked up on QRZ) are Extra class! Lot of international folks call in to the reflectors also, but I am not familiar with their licensing levels. Some seem pretty advanced.
Anyways, thanks again for all the help and suggestions, and good luck to those on the journey.
Passed my General - Now on to Amateur Extra: Recommend some Books, Videos, Study Tips?
I just passed my General Exam yesterday and feel I would like to now study for my Amateur Extra. My typical approach for the Technician and General study, was to go through the Gordon West books*, then use the AARL books to go through the questions sequentially. In addition, I used the flash...
I took the exam this morning and aced it. Actually, I found it very easy. I took over 75 practice exams leading up to - just to be sure.
Since I don’t do CW and not anticipating learning it in the near future, I am keeping my original 2x3 call sign issued for my Technician license. 🪪
I searched a bit on the web and found a lot of Extras keep their original call sign; same for Gordon West - whose books 📚 helped tremendously.
Feels good to exit “formal” study-mode, but there is still tons that learn. I may delve into JS8 next…
As a gift, I might buy myself an ICOM ID-52A PLUS primarily for D-STAR. I am using my 705 now for some D-STAR work (on Terminal Mode using Doozy) but would like something a bit more mobile. I am surprised a major percentage of US D-STAR users (that I have listened to and looked up on QRZ) are Extra class! Lot of international folks call in to the reflectors also, but I am not familiar with their licensing levels. Some seem pretty advanced.
Anyways, thanks again for all the help and suggestions, and good luck to those on the journey.
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