I've taught two general and two extra class classes. I love doing
it. I've also taught the tech class's, but the general and extra are
fun. Those taking the class get very committed to not failing their
classmates. Last Extra class I had 10 students, all ten took and passed,
including one
...@alaska.net; Ron D'Eau Claire
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
It was only one year Ron. And that was before incentive licensing and the
Extra Class did not allow any additional privileges over a General Class
license
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke
: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
It was only one year Ron. And that was before incentive
licensing and the
Extra Class did not allow any additional privileges over a
General Class
license
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke
K5EWJ
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44 replies to one OT post. Pretty good trolling!
Steve Ellington
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- Original Message -
From: James Sarte kc2...@gmail.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 1:59 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Hello fellow Elecrafters
Its time to end the threads on Extra Class etc. We are exceeding the list
threshold for OT posts.
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Hey James,
You're doing great! Welcome, and jump in. If you hear me... give a call, I'll
match your speed. Love to chat.
Good going, getting your extra is wonderful, opens another door. One more
thing, always mention it on your resume. I've interviewed aspiring tech
applicants, many
Just wanted to pass along my congratulations as well. I recall very
well the day I passed my Extra class and how exciting it was. For me,
it was even more motivation to be the best I could be at whatever it
was I doing with regard to amateur radio. And, I am still not the
best I can be at
-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-
boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of James Sarte
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 10:59 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Hello fellow Elecrafters,
Sorry for the OT post here
It was exciting, years ago, when I upgraded to General (at the FCC
office) and was a lot of work to get Advanced, but I found Extra to be
rather anti-climatic. After passing the Advanced written test, I found
the Extra written to be somewhat unchallenging. While waiting for the
Advanced test to
Still, these days, I spend most of my time in the General portion of the
CW subband.
That statement by Keith says a lot. Sure we studied and earned the
privilige for the extra slice of spectrum. But very little do I operate in
the EXTRA ONLY portions of the band. There is so many more folks
-Original Message-
Still, these days, I spend most of my time in the General portion of
the CW subband.
That statement by Keith says a lot. Sure we studied and earned the
privilige for the extra slice of spectrum. But very little do I operate
in the EXTRA ONLY portions of the band.
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:21:28 -0700 (PDT)
From: W5CEM cl...@dallassound.tv
CONGRATS...and to the fellow who is stymied by the EXTRA technical stuff. I
was too, but realized there is no way I could learn it all. You can miss 13
questions, so I just sorta tried to learn the
I passed the Extra back in the 1970's. Twenty years later my local Ham club
was looking for license class instructors. I thought it'd be fun to do a
whiz-bang demo of basic circuit theory for new Novices or Techs.
But they wanted someone to teach Extra theory. Okay, that's what they needed
and I
So, Ron, what do you think of the Extra exam today? Is it watered
down from what you remember (not counting the fact that we no longer
have a code exam or a requirement to draw schematic diagrams)? I would
be interested in your honest assessment, mostly because I am curious,
and also
Jim,
If I can jump in here with some comments please.
The current Extra class (and all other classes as well) are more
oriented toward operating practices than to detailed technical
knowledge. Basic electrical laws and knowledge are not really required
to pass the test. So, questions about
Hi Jim and Don,
You hit it on the head Don, and if I may, add a bit...
Because the Extra test isn't as techie as it was, it isn't held in as high
esteem as it has. In some circles, the Extra license would hold much more, than
the Commercial First would, in years gone by. I would find an
My response to your question, Jim, echoes Don's.
I expected to teach electronics - basic RF and dc circuits - and ended up
studying all about various operating practices I had never explored. Things
like satellite communications (including calculating orbits) and a whole
bunch of digital modes.
Of Dale Putnam
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 7:11 PM
To: d...@w3fpr.com; jwi...@alaska.net
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Hi Jim and Don,
You hit it on the head Don, and if I may, add a bit...
Because the Extra test isn't as techie
: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
To: 'Dale Putnam' daleput...@hotmail.com, d...@w3fpr.com,
jwi...@alaska.net
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 7:54 PM
Time was one could not even apply for an Extra class license
until they had
several years of on-air
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Since the code test is no longer administered, even if one were to request
it, it's a bit of a flame-bait question. What choice would he have?
He's accomplished a meaningful milestone. Congratulations!
Dick, K6KR
-Original
, March 08, 2009 1:59 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Hello fellow Elecrafters,
Sorry for the OT post here guys, but I just wanted to share with you that I
passed my element 4 exam today with flying colors. Hope to have my license
info
new privileges.
Bruce-W8FU
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of James Sarte
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 1:59 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Hello
James wrote...
Just so you all know, I am in the process of learning CW.
Good on you!!
Hopefully within a few months, I'll be proficient enough to send and copy at
15wpm. I'm actually learning at 25wpm, but I don't want to burn myself out
too quickly.
A couple of weeks should have you
gdaught6 wrote:
Some people learned by little phrases that sound like the characters.
Example:
Charlie got it (dahdidahdit = c, or charlie) This requires
translating the sound
into a phrase, then translating the phrase into the letter. That's an
extra mental step
and I don't
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Hello fellow Elecrafters,
Sorry for the OT post here guys, but I just wanted to share with you that I
passed my element 4 exam today with flying colors. Hope to have my license
info updated on the ULS within a few
Wow ... that sure sounds condescending, aside from being inaccurate.
According to various online references, the guy is 30 years old and was
first licensed Nov 17, 2008.
Dave AB7E
JIM DAVIS wrote:
Too bad James that you did'nt bother to learn Intl. morse earlier when you
were younger
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Subject: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Hello fellow Elecrafters,
Sorry for the OT post here guys, but I just wanted to share with you that I
passed my element 4 exam today with flying colors. Hope to have my license
info updated on the ULS within a few
and is as happy to meet a new CW operator as I am.
CW - the original digital mode.
73,
Kevin. KD5ONS
-Original Message-
From: Jim jamesg...@charter.net
Sent: Mar 9, 2009 8:11 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed
: David Gilbert [mailto:xda...@cis-broadband.com]
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 8:09 PM
To: JIM DAVIS
Cc: KC2UEE; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Wow ... that sure sounds condescending, aside from being inaccurate.
According to various online
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of JIM DAVIS
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 4:36 PM
To: KC2UEE; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
On Mon, 9 Mar 2009 16:48:59 -0400
James, way back in 1957, W1GHZ wrote:
I wish I knew today what I thought I knew when I got my Novice ticket.
Sounds like you're ahead of the game!
Ron AC7AC
-Original Message-
Yes I'm only 30. I got my first ticket last November. I still have a lot
to learn; CW being one of them.
James KC2UEE (or K3JPS)
Slow CW can be found at 3530, 3550, 7100 to 7120, 10120. These are some of the
frequencies that SKCC members get on.
http://www.skccgroup.com/
I have had quite a thril working many new Extras at 5 WPM and slower.
Hope to work you soon. I am often on 7118 kHz
73,
I'll throw this comment out before I get to reading all the replies...my
method 20+ years ago was to get on the air every day no matter what.
Practice makes perfect in anything you do. CW is no different. Get on
the air no matter how slow or fast or crappy or perfect you send or
receive.
Hello fellow Elecrafters,
Sorry for the OT post here guys, but I just wanted to share with you that I
passed my element 4 exam today with flying colors. Hope to have my license
info updated on the ULS within a few days!
73,
James KC2UEE (soon to be K3JPS)
Good deal James!!! Always worth getting the Extra class for a bit more
space on HF.
Mike
WE0H
James S wrote:
Hello fellow Elecrafters,
Sorry for the OT post here guys, but I just wanted to share with you that I
passed my element 4 exam today with flying colors. Hope to have my license
Way to go James!! You're the MAN!
Hope to see you in the Extra parts of the bands
and elsewhere too..
Isn't this a kick?
--... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy
From: kc2...@gmail.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2009 13:59:02 -0400
Subject: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow
Congratulations, James! It's a definite accomplishment, and one to be proud of.
Heck, I even put it on my resume! (I found out after being hired in my current
position that my boss is a Tech-class, so having an Extra-class was a definite
brownie point.)
73,
Mike
KW1ND
Congrats!
James S wrote:
Hello fellow Elecrafters,
Sorry for the OT post here guys, but I just wanted to share with you
that I passed my element 4 exam today with flying colors. Hope to
have my license info updated on the ULS within a few days!
73,
James KC2UEE (soon to be
Congratulations, James.
It's always satisfying to reach a goal.
Now what will you do for an encore?
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: James Sarte kc2...@gmail.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 10:59 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow
Congrats James. I'm sure you feel a fine sense of accomplishment.
See you on the bands.
73,
Dave W8FGU
--Original Message--
From: James Sarte
Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Sent: Mar 8, 2009 1:59
,
James KC2UEE
-Original Message-
From: Bob Tellefsen [mailto:n...@comcast.net]
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 2:52 PM
To: James Sarte; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Congratulations, James.
It's always satisfying to reach a goal.
Now what
To: 'Bob Tellefsen' n...@comcast.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 11:54 AM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Hi Bob,
Thanks for your email! Not sure what I'll do for an encore... I think I'm
pretty set for now. Perhaps my next move
Congrats, Jim!!!
73! Rose - N7HKW
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike B
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 2:31 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Congratulations, James! It's a definite accomplishment, and one to be proud
Hey hey,
Congratulations! Welcome to the new places.
It's all the same club o'course, just a different room.
Well done,
Gary
KA1J
Hello fellow Elecrafters,
Sorry for the OT post here guys, but I just wanted to share with you that I
passed my element 4 exam today with flying colors.
Isn't that Extra-light? with no code?
73 de Dick PA3FQA, N7QA
also Extra
- Original Message -
From: James Sarte kc2...@gmail.com
To: 'Mike B' kw...@comcast.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 8:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Hi
To: kc2...@gmail.com; kw...@comcast.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:51:09 +0100
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Isn't that Extra-light? with no code?
73 de Dick PA3FQA, N7QA
also Extra
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
No Dick, that would be no code Extra, Extra-lite is 5 wpm. Glad to be able
to clear that up for you. Don't matter, cause they all have the same
privileges. ;-)
Rob
NV5E (Extra-lite)
(Tongue in cheek, not meant as a criticism
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick Grolleman
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 12:51 PM
To: James Sarte; 'Mike B'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
Isn't that Extra-light? with no code?
73 de Dick PA3FQA, N7QA
also Extra
- Original
Of Rob May
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 4:26 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
No Dick, that would be no code Extra, Extra-lite is 5 wpm. Glad to be able
to clear that up for you. Don't matter, cause they all have the same
Congratulations, James! Now you need to celebrate by buying yourself a
present. How about a brand new K3!
73,
Gary, N7HTS
On Sun, 8 Mar 2009 13:59:02 -0400
James Sarte kc2...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello fellow Elecrafters,
Sorry for the OT post here guys, but I just wanted to share with
Congratulations James, and if you want to practice your cw... email me.. or
catch me on the air.. I'd be happy to match your speed, and practice with
you... K?
And you know, there are a lot of extra's around that passed the written part,
first.. then passed the cw test later.. and I don't
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