On 4/28/2020 7:17 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > I recall many much older folks seemingly to be struggling to take the > tests. Some commented "what's this kid doing in here?" Seems some had > taken it several times without success.
U took my Second Phone exam in 1952 when I was 16 (senior year in HS) at the old New York Office. Being so cocksure I never studied the stuff for Element One (Rules and Regulations) and blew it big time because one had to recite the "proper answer" word for word. Came back a month later and aced it, as well as the other two elements. took Element Four for the First Phone a year later when I was 17 and a freshman in engineering school. The examiner in those days was the legendary Charles Finkelman, whose name led to the "Uncle Charlie" nickname for the FCC in later years. He appeared formidable to us applicants, but in real life he was a really nice guy. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
