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The Longmont Amateur Radio Club is offering an Amateur Radio Technician class next month (HAM radio). The exam is at the end of the month, which is technically not part of the class. I suspect you could study on your own and register for the test if desired. Details are in the link below.
http://w0eno.org/?q=node/1174
I plan on attending the class to learn some of the basics.
Cheers,
Tim
I have my General but haven't taken the time to study for my Extra. There are several of us on the board.
Let us know how it goes.
I got my Tech over the summer. Haven't done anything with it yet, haven't had time.
Tech is pretty easy if you have any kind of engineering or tech background. I had the entire 300 or so question pool that the test will pull from (I think I still have it somewhere). The ARRL practice test app works pretty well for prep. Not a hard test to pass.
https://hamstudy.org
I think they figure that about three hours of rolling through the flash cards online is what it takes to pass the tech license.
Tech here, since 1995 I believe. It's on my to do list - upgrade. Just need to study up.
The technician license is pretty easy, and only requires a little studying for anyone without a radio background. My wife crammed for a day and passed, and shes in the medical field. hamtestonline is pretty decent, and if you had a month to study you could get your general license. That gives you the most bang for the buck.Quote:
Originally Posted by sniper_tim
This is actually something I've been thinking about doing for a while (getting my Tech license). The class is potentially interesting, but why would I want to dedicate 2 evenings a week for a month if I can pass the test with a couple hours of studying?
Passing the test, and getting a decent grasp of the material can be two different animals. Seen more than a few who can't program a repeater into their radio as an example. You can cram in a day for the tech test, or spend a few days of studying to make sure you know the stuff. A little more work will get you to pass the general test, which honestly would be my suggestion. Extra is nice if you want the title, do DX, or want to help in testing.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClangClang
I passed the technicians test on Saturday, almost passed the general without studying at all.
If I had passed the "no code" test in the 80's and if I dig it up and find my license is it still valid today? I have been thinking about using it when I am on the trails.
It would not, you have to renew within two years of expiration.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheSparkens
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Just saw this for the folks down near Colorado Springs:
We are offering another Technician License class in late February /
early March. This two-day class has proven to be very successful with a
90% pass rate.
In past years, the class has "sold out" so be sure to register early.
73, Bob K0NR
*Technician License Class*
*Time*: Sat Feb 25 and Sat Mar 4 (8 AM to 5 PM) 2017
*Location*: Black Forest Fire Station 1*/
/*(intersection of Burgess Rd. & Teachout Rd., Black Forest, Colorado)
Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association
<http://www.w0tlm.com>
The FCC Technician license is your gateway to the world-wide excitement
of Amateur Radio, and the very best emergency communications capability
available!
* Earn your ham radio Technician class radio privileges
* Pass your FCC amateur radio license exam right in class on the
second day
* Multiple-choice exam, /No Morse Code Required/
* See live equipment demonstrations
* Learn to operate on the ham bands, 10 Meters and higher
* Learn to use the many VHF/UHF FM repeaters in Colorado
* Find out how to participate in emergency communications
For more background on ham radio, see Getting Started in Ham Radio
<http://www.hamradioschool.com/gettin...-in-ham-radio/>.
Registration fee: $30 adults, $20 under age 18
In addition, students must have the required study guide:
*/HamRadioSchool.com Technician License Course
<https://www.amazon.com/HamRadioSchoo...dp/1477595457/>
/*/Second Edition, effective 2014 – 2018, $21.95/
Advance registration is required (No later than two weeks before the
first session, earlier is better, first-come sign up basis until class
is full.)
To register for the class, contact: Bob Witte KØNR
bump and update....
I had zero radio experience/knowledge and enjoyed the class. I passed the technical test (offered by another club) 2 weeks into the class, however continued to go for personal learning experience. As others have mentioned, you can pass the test with a few hours of studying, however wanted to mention the benefits of a class:
- networking
- cheap! The Longmont club gave you a free baofeng after passing the test, discounted text book, etc. The cost was marginal.
- some people lean better in a classroom atmosphere and when there is a commitment/dedicated time to the task
I have yet to participate in a conversation over the radio, however still listen a lot.
Cheers,
Tim
KE0KBE
Everything I had learned about electronics was turned sideways once I began to study RF Electronics...
I look at a J-pole Antenna and I still see a big dead short....
Great Hobby! Got interested in the early 90s when I heard a storm chase team chasing a tornado on my scanner. Pursued the hobby till I got my 20 wpm Extra class license. Morse code is my favorite part of the hobby. The ground is even on Morse Code... no color, gender, age or language barriers. All MC chats are in English. I have many QRZ 'confirmation' cards from all over the world! One is from the captain of a 737 flying over North Carolina coast! I also chat with buddies on HF SSB and 2 meters locally! I have solar charging capabilities, so I'm set for any disaster...
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Quote: What if the Sun burns out?
Hmmmm
I'll have to work on that...
Candles?
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