HAM radio technician license question...

[KR8MR]

Just drill the damn hole.

And stop thinking about it. Yes! it was also a concern when selling the house last month. A great big 3" diameter hole saw hole with coax going to C and Ku dishes I once had. No problem sold for well above list and cash. I may never learn that Some things ain't worth worrying about. Closing was wednesday Hurricane hit the new owners Thursday. Those poor people!!!

 

[merlin]

I went for broke, back before there was technician and GMRS. took the 4 tests, missed extra class by 2 Qs but got adavanced.
I do now have GMRS, usually (not often) ratchetjaw with my brother, so there are a number of amateur/GMRS burning holes in the ozone.
My 6th grade teacher taught me a lot of theory and got me to 13 WPM code. Picked up a LOT of stuff in a couple SoCal clubs
My ticket is good for 5 more years, Likely get extra before then. You learn a lot in 5 decades.

 

[K3YGX]

When you reach the limit using GMRS, you may think about getting an amateur radio license......there's so much more to
it than HT's and 'base' stations.

Just sayin'

 

[WX9RLT]

When you reach the limit using GMRS, you may think about getting an amateur radio license......there's so much more to
it than HT's and 'base' stations.

Just sayin'

I think many people feel that way. I know I did, until I became a ham.
Then I realized, holy sh*t, there is a lot, ALOT of stuff you can do as a ham operator.

Long story short, I think that is what a lot of people have in their minds. (ht and base)
And they choose GMRS instead.

I have my GMRS and Ham.
And I use my ham, ALOT more than GMRS

 

[KF0SET]

I think many people feel that way. I know I did, until I became a ham.
Then I realized, holy sh*t, there is a lot, ALOT of stuff you can do as a ham operator.

Long story short, I think that is what a lot of people have in their minds. (ht and base)
And they choose GMRS instead.

I have my GMRS and Ham.
And I use my ham, ALOT more than GMRS

and the "roulette" wheel of OHMS law questions... That's what keeps me stumbling.

 

[Aviation_Scanner]

After doing a lot of thinking about equipment setup, financial situation & not feeling confident about passing the test without hands on experience (I just cannot learn by watching videos or taking a practice test over and over, I learn by doing), I have decided against getting my amateur radio license.
As always, thank you to all who took the time to contribute to this thread.

 

[mmckenna]

After doing a lot of thinking about equipment setup, financial situation & not feeling confident about passing the test without hands on experience (I just cannot learn by watching videos or taking a practice test over and over, I learn by doing), I have decided against getting my amateur radio license.
As always, thank you to all who took the time to contribute to this thread.

Nothing wrong with that.

GMRS is an excellent radio service. Enjoy it.

 

[Grounded]

Why settle for only a Technician license? Aim for the Extra class license instead; my 14-year-old passed it on his first try. Believe me, if my child can accomplish this, so can anyone.

The FCC and ARRL have streamlined the process for passing the exams; you can download the ARRL Test Pool Q&A. This resource is designed to help ensure you pass on your first attempt.