Prepairing for your exam

[RadioGuy3007]

I am scheduled to take my exam on July 8th, I am wonderingt what I can do to better prepare my self. I have been taking practice tests via the AARL exam review and I am getting a 79-82% There is a couple times where I miss the test only by 4 questions. I am nervous as this is my first exam for my licsense, Any information is greatly appreciated.
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Quentin

 

[N4CA]

Is there a specific topic that gives you trouble?

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[RadioGuy3007]

Is there a specific topic that gives you trouble?

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Antennas, And Some Electrical

 

[W8RMH]

I recommend a study book like Gordon West's Technician Class instead of the practice tests alone. The tests won't teach you much, as you can see by the test results. You should be consistently scoring in the upper 90s before you take the test. Plus the book includes a lot of useful information you will need as an operator. I read the book twice and started taking the practice tests scoring in the upper 90s before I tested, and only missed one.

 

[Rt169Radio]

Yup, the Gordon West ham exam study books are quite good, that is what I used.

 

[JustLou]

I also recommend Gordon West's books. It also helps to get a highlighting pen and highlight the correct answers in the book. It makes taking the test a lot easier if you're only studying the correct answers.

 

[prerunner1982]

I have had great success with the study guide from: No-Nonsense Study Guides - KB6NU's Ham Radio Blog

 

[N4CA]

Just ran across this site/article and figured it might be helpful for your electronics knowledge:
Basics: Power dissipation and electronic components | Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories

 

[wesm1957]

I just orderd Gordon West's Technician Class book. I will have almost 2 months to study before the test is given by the local ham club in my area. I should have done this years ago.

Wes

 

[Rt169Radio]

I just orderd Gordon West's Technician Class book. I will have almost 2 months to study before the test is given by the local ham club in my area. I should have done this years ago.

Wes

That isn't to bad, just study at least a half hour or a hour everyday until you walk into the test room. Also use these online practice tests listed in this link.

Exam Practice

 

[gurucharan]

Can I borrow this book from a public library? I live in Sunnyvale, CA.

Thanks,
Guru

 

[CaptainBeefheart]

What helped me ace my Tech exam

Having a tech background, I already knew about 50% of the material. I read through Gordon West's Tech level book, and then drilled with the flashcard program at eham.com. This program keeps your stats and prioritizes the questions to hammer you with ones you miss until you get them right. I drilled for an hour or so for three or four nights after work before my Tech exam and aced it. Waiting for your new callsign to be posted is MUCH harder than the exam!

 

[gurucharan]

Congrats CaptainBeefheart
Need your tips on how to sign up for the test in/close-to Sunnyvale area.

 

[Rt169Radio]

Can I borrow this book from a public library? I live in Sunnyvale, CA.

Thanks,
Guru

It depends if your library has it, if they do I don't see why not.