Find an Elmer. (the ham word for mentor)If one know little to nothing about radio, where would one begin?
The questions may change a bit but the material is the same. I was accidentally given the new test book for Extra class. I still passed the test but I knew there were several questions I had never seen. Since it was 2 days before the new questions were allowed to be used, I had to take the test again with the correct test booklet. Still passed!Find an Elmer. (the ham word for mentor)
Or crack a book. Or a website.
https://www.Hamstudy.org is a good place to start. You can study for the test there.
I found that this guy's books are awesome. He goes through each test question, tells you what the correct answer is, and WHY it is.
This might also be right up your alley.
Amazon product ASIN B07VF9MQ81
as you look for study guides, understand that the tests change every 4 years. Dont get stung and buy the older book because some clown is selling it for a couple bucks to sucker somebody who doesnt understand. (I'd offer to loan my ebook if it wasnt outdated)
I’d fail now if there were vacuum tube questions! I don’t even remember studying about them.I failed my first pass at the general. 3 tests. oof.
When I studied, the flashcard site and practice tests I used never presented ANY flashcards or questions about vacuum tubes. Between all 3 of the tests, I saw every single vacuum tube question and didnt know a single one of them.
I was passing the practice exams easily. I failed each of the first 3 tests by 1 question. Without the vac tube questions, I would have easily passed.
I sat for the exam a month later and easily passed on my first try since I was able to study the vacuum tube questions.
What specifically?If one know little to nothing about radio, where would one begin?
Is there a link to this?HRCC did a functional antenna test, and pitted the BFs against a Yaesu.
for a fee... LOLIs there a link to this?
for a fee... LOL
But seriously. I was VERY surprised how poorly the "quality" radio performed given all the those that complain about the CCS being inferior. I expected MUCH better performance.
look at his graphics. the higher the SNR number, the better.Very cool. I have no idea how to interpret the numbers but it was interesting to see that video. Thanks for posting!
Signal tolook at his graphics. the higher the SNR number, the better.
Get in touch with your local AARL club and if they're worth anything, they'll welcome you with open arms. I was lucky to have a great one who did a prep class and proctored the exam. If your local club isn't helpful, go another county over.If one know little to nothing about radio, where would one begin?
As someone else has suggested, find an amateur radio club near you. Face to face interaction and most any operator will be happy to demo his radio gear. Also, a lot of clubs keep an operating station ready to go so that would be a good thing to see.If one know little to nothing about radio, where would one begin?
I would find a local club, they will likely give you the tests, and they will also have people in your area you will want to communicate with and learn a bit of hands on.If one know little to nothing about radio, where would one begin?
On a related note, for all those that hate on Baofeng for sloppy harmonics, there is a newer radio I just learned about. (you may already know)
Its the GT-5R. Its considered the newer "cleaned up" version of the UV-5R. The difference is it no longer has spurious emissions like the older radios.
I ordered a pair for S&Gs. And they arent much more expensive than the 5Rs. Literally $5 more for a cleaner transmitter.
Now to see if it also can be unlocked like the others for GMRS.
Oh, and not to be confused with the GMRS radio, the UV-5X. I guess the original model for those in beta was the GT-5R? I dunno. I just recall there was some confusion as the 5x references another model in the listings.
One other thing to add. HRCC did a functional antenna test, and pitted the BFs against a Yaesu. The CCJs actually outperformed the expensive Yaesu HT. I was surprised.
Hey everyone look at this guy he's super smart! Way to rub it in foszoe.I always feel like I belong in the movies because I am an extra.
Theres alot of infomation on the internet about ham radio, start surfing the net.I've passed over HAM & communication in general because I don't have a group or community to need... Interested in learning more
I did Extra so that I would not have to remember band limits. I have not been active in years. When I was active, I was mostly mobile.Hey everyone look at this guy he's super smart! Way to rub it in foszoe.
I'm just a general, and a VE.