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Is this the test they use to give for the tech test or if it isn,t can ya give me the right direction on to study for the test thanks http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/tech2003.txt
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Yes, that question pool is good until 2007. Good luck!
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OH ok got that part would it be like that test or is it exackly like that one ,and give or take how long would you study for that particular test.MY boy just got his lic and i was wanting to study it and take it too.
OH ok got that part would it be like that test or is it exackly like that one ,and give or take how long would you study for that particular test.MY boy just got his lic and i was wanting to study it and take it too.
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It is very unlikely to be exactly like the ARRL test; but it will be similar. I guess I'm showing that I'm old school when I say don't memorize every question's answers; that won't teach you anything. Learn the reasons WHY an answer is correct; you will therefore be better prepared.
When I took the General exams, I prepared by taking several such practice exams - I think they were on Eham or QRZ at the time - just to be sure that I really did actually learn WHY an answer was correct. The questions asked on the real exam may or may not be the same as the ones given in practice; that's why you study (and hopefully learn) to prepare.
A little tip; you are allowed to bring a calculator into the test **provided that it cannot memorize formulas** It may be used if you have a series of calculations to perform, but you must know what formula to use and how to apply it properly to get the right answer. Again, learning WHY an answer is correct is part of this process.
73s and GL....Mike
250d said:
It is very unlikely to be exactly like the ARRL test; but it will be similar. I guess I'm showing that I'm old school when I say don't memorize every question's answers; that won't teach you anything. Learn the reasons WHY an answer is correct; you will therefore be better prepared.
When I took the General exams, I prepared by taking several such practice exams - I think they were on Eham or QRZ at the time - just to be sure that I really did actually learn WHY an answer was correct. The questions asked on the real exam may or may not be the same as the ones given in practice; that's why you study (and hopefully learn) to prepare.
A little tip; you are allowed to bring a calculator into the test **provided that it cannot memorize formulas** It may be used if you have a series of calculations to perform, but you must know what formula to use and how to apply it properly to get the right answer. Again, learning WHY an answer is correct is part of this process.
73s and GL....Mike
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THANK YOU I PLAN ON STUDY THIS FOR A WHILE TILL I LEARN IT ALMOST REMINDS ME OF A DRIVERS LIC I HAD TO STUDY THAT ONE FOR A LONG TIME HEEE, NOW SINCE I KNOE THE TEST TO STUDY FOR NOW I CAN START SOMEWHERE TO STUDY AND THIS SEEMS TO BE THE RIGHT PLACE TO ASK .AND WHEN I DO GET IT MEMORIZED I,llGO TAKE IT PASS IT THEN I WILL ASK WHAT WILL BE THE BEST RADIO TO BUY HEEE,I HAVE TO START SOME WHERE AND IT SHOULD START BY STUDY THIS TEST <THANKS ALOT FOR ALL YA HELP.. [/b]
THANK YOU I PLAN ON STUDY THIS FOR A WHILE TILL I LEARN IT ALMOST REMINDS ME OF A DRIVERS LIC I HAD TO STUDY THAT ONE FOR A LONG TIME HEEE, NOW SINCE I KNOE THE TEST TO STUDY FOR NOW I CAN START SOMEWHERE TO STUDY AND THIS SEEMS TO BE THE RIGHT PLACE TO ASK .AND WHEN I DO GET IT MEMORIZED I,llGO TAKE IT PASS IT THEN I WILL ASK WHAT WILL BE THE BEST RADIO TO BUY HEEE,I HAVE TO START SOME WHERE AND IT SHOULD START BY STUDY THIS TEST <THANKS ALOT FOR ALL YA HELP.. [/b]
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Mike, acutally I agree with you that you should learn the reason behind every question for the best understanding; however, those are the questions that will appear on the test, exactly as they are written. Of course not all of the questions appear, but no question can appear on any ham test now unless it is in the official "approved" question pool for that test. 8)ka3jjz said:
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HI AGAIN <
I HAVE ONE MORE QUESTION , THE STUDY BOOK ITSELF WHERE WOULD I FIND IT AND WHAT TO LOOK FOR.I MEAN THE QUESTIONS ARE GREAT WITH THE ANSWERS BUT TO LEARN ABOUT THE QUESTIONS AND THE OTHER GOOD STUFF WITH IT ANY IDEAS ...THANKS SO FAR FROM THE HELP...
HI AGAIN <
I HAVE ONE MORE QUESTION , THE STUDY BOOK ITSELF WHERE WOULD I FIND IT AND WHAT TO LOOK FOR.I MEAN THE QUESTIONS ARE GREAT WITH THE ANSWERS BUT TO LEARN ABOUT THE QUESTIONS AND THE OTHER GOOD STUFF WITH IT ANY IDEAS ...THANKS SO FAR FROM THE HELP...
KC4ZEX
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There are a few books out there from diferent sources and cd's. One of the best books in my opinion is from Gordon West. They have a book for each class license.
k3td
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The ARRL has excellent study guides, and you already have a link to the site. W5YI has great ones too: http://www.w5yi.org You might also want to check out the ARRL site for clubs close to you that offer classes.
Good luck!
Good luck!
I use the Now Your Talking 5th addition when I teach my Tech Class and most people seem to like it.
If you dig in you can get through the book along with the questions at the back of the book in about 30hours or so.
Take your time and take breaks to be sure you retain the information.
If you have a hard time with the book you can always take a class, they last about 6-8 weeks, 1 night a week, 2hours per night. Some clubs offer a all weekend course to get through all the information in one weekend.
Good Luck
Jay
If you dig in you can get through the book along with the questions at the back of the book in about 30hours or so.
Take your time and take breaks to be sure you retain the information.
If you have a hard time with the book you can always take a class, they last about 6-8 weeks, 1 night a week, 2hours per night. Some clubs offer a all weekend course to get through all the information in one weekend.
Good Luck
Jay
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Good luck on your test!
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i plan on studying hard and thinking about taking a class to help me out ,SO when it comes to take the test i,ll be ready for it,IF i,m not mistaking theres a ham fest coming to mississ this weekend i was going to go and see the different things they have and get to know some of the people there ,But the weather is crazy here right now so i do not know ....But one thing is fir certain I plan on being ready for the test that is when i,m ready i do not want to have to take it more thwn once....
i plan on studying hard and thinking about taking a class to help me out ,SO when it comes to take the test i,ll be ready for it,IF i,m not mistaking theres a ham fest coming to mississ this weekend i was going to go and see the different things they have and get to know some of the people there ,But the weather is crazy here right now so i do not know ....But one thing is fir certain I plan on being ready for the test that is when i,m ready i do not want to have to take it more thwn once....
nexus
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Where specifically is that hamfest you heard about? And what city do you live in?
Also you can do practice tests online here:
http://www.qrz.com/testing.html
This will really help you figure out if you're ready for the test or not. And it's set up much like the actual exam will be. Only online instead of paper exams. If you tell me where you live I'll be able to tell you when and where they have VE test sessions.
Over here where I'm at we have 2 clubs and both of them hold monthly testing sessions so there's always plenty of chances to take the test.
11-12 Mar 2005 * Louisiana State Convention
Acadiana ARA
http://www.w5ddl.org/hamfest/
Contact: L. Al Oubre, K5DPG
3011 Sugar Mill Road
New Iberia, LA 70563-8624
Phone: 337-367-3901
Email: k5dpg@w5ddl.org
Rayne, LA
Div: Delta
Sect: Louisiana
29-30 Apr 2005 + Baton Rouge ARC Hamfest
Baton Rouge ARC
http://www.brarc.org
Contact: Ed Laughery, AD5JV
PO Box 4004
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Phone: 225-686-1450
Email: ad5jv@arrl.net
Baker, LA
Div: Delta
Sect: Louisiana
Also you can do practice tests online here:
http://www.qrz.com/testing.html
This will really help you figure out if you're ready for the test or not. And it's set up much like the actual exam will be. Only online instead of paper exams. If you tell me where you live I'll be able to tell you when and where they have VE test sessions.
Over here where I'm at we have 2 clubs and both of them hold monthly testing sessions so there's always plenty of chances to take the test.
11-12 Mar 2005 * Louisiana State Convention
Acadiana ARA
http://www.w5ddl.org/hamfest/
Contact: L. Al Oubre, K5DPG
3011 Sugar Mill Road
New Iberia, LA 70563-8624
Phone: 337-367-3901
Email: k5dpg@w5ddl.org
Rayne, LA
Div: Delta
Sect: Louisiana
29-30 Apr 2005 + Baton Rouge ARC Hamfest
Baton Rouge ARC
http://www.brarc.org
Contact: Ed Laughery, AD5JV
PO Box 4004
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Phone: 225-686-1450
Email: ad5jv@arrl.net
Baker, LA
Div: Delta
Sect: Louisiana
rckydenver
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Had to come in and say Thanks for the above links and what study guide to use for passing the exam..I took the Element 2 exam last Tuesday and pass with 100%. Now I'm patiently waiting for my callsign.. Thanks again! PS I'll be studing morse code next..
k3td
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CONGRATULATIONS! Keep an eye on http://www.qrz.com to see your callsign when the license is issued by the FCC. I'm not sure what the current lead time is, but I know it is days - not weeks! Let us know!
Good luck and 73,
Good luck and 73,
rckydenver
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I was checking out that qrz.com for New Hams and found this one callsign, got a kick out this one WH0DAT its a club out of Saipan,MP i guess (Military Police) I'm wondering if they would transmit on HF?k3td said:
rckydenver
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Yep, it is Marianas Island..Went back to QRZ and enter there callsign in and below it shows detail info click on it and came up more info..Thanks loumaag, finding more info on that site than i thought.. :lol:
k3td
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Once you receive your first callsign, if you want to pick a "vanity" call, check out http://www.vanityhq.com/
Starion
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Congratulations rckydenver! Have fun with your new license.
73,
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