On Saturday 16 June 2001 15:03, James "Jim" Hatridge wrote:
> HI all...
>
>
> I've got a buddy here that is willing to give me a used ham radio
> if I get a licence for it. (He just got a new rig.)
>
> My question for all you "hammers" out there is:
>
> #1 does having a radio help with your computer?
Not really, but the reverse is usually true.
> #2 How hard is getting a licence for it?
It depends upon which "grade" you attempt. At worst, it's not
terribly difficult to pass the higher level US tests.
> #3 For the guys in Germany, is it possible to take the test in
> English? Or is there a way I can take the US test?
I'm not in Germany, but you should be able to take the US test if
you are a US citizen with the aid of one of the US military ham
radio clubs.
>
> Anything you all can tell me would help.
Take a look at http://www.arrl.org for a lot of info and
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/club/detail.html?master_id=0004001882
for information on a military club in Wiesbaden.
If you are a US citizen working in Germany, (my assumption), the
Wiesbaden club should be able to fill you in on the applicable
licensing requirements.
Hope this helps,
Rudder
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