HAM Radio Discussion

[hatidua]

Haha, I have no concerns about passing the test at all. 35 multiple choice with the answers posted on-line? No problem.

-programming the repeaters into the radio is far more challenging than passing the tech exam.

[streetglideok]

-programming the repeaters into the radio is far more challenging than passing the tech exam.

That's the honest truth. Lot of guys who are hams have troubles with this. Some radios are not user friendly and rely on the operator to know frequency offsets, tones, etc. My two Yaesus were pretty good about that, once you learned how to use the things. My kenwood, though easier to work, and navigate, required more knowledge about the offsets, etc.

Irving are you trying to grasp and understand the material, or just learn to pass the test? For the tech license I'm not judging you one way or the other, but if you're struggling, or feel intimidated at all, by all means let us know. Sometimes its easier to have someone explain something to you, than it is to read it. Take the practice tests on eham.net, and see how you fair. If you're missing a lot in one area, then lets work on that. The same goes for anyone else as well.