Just testing out the waters here, quick poll: 1) Is anyone interested in getting a FCC Amateur Radio License? 2) Who here has there "ticket" aka call sign / license?
I think from the positive thread we have with the "Geek Trifecta" there seems to be interest. By looking at the FCC site => http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=service_home&id=amateur It seems ( PLEASE correct me if I get this incorrect ) but currently it's just a mutable choice test, the Morse code 5 words per minute is no longer required. So I'm willing to get a study group together, thus please respond if interested ( note: your interest may inspire others so don't be shy ) Current Operator Classes Most new amateur radio operators start at the Technician Class and then advance to the General Class or Amateur Extra Class. The VEs give examination credit for the license class currently held so that examinations required for that license class need not be repeated. The VEs prepare the written examinations from question pools that have been made public. Helpful study guides and training courses are widely available. *Technician* The privileges of a Technician Class operator license include operating an amateur station that may transmit on channels in any of 17 frequency bands above 50 MHz with up to 1,500 watts of power. To pass the Technician Class examination, at least 26 questions from a 35 question written examination must be answered correctly. Technician Class licensees also have privileges in four amateur service bands in the HF range (3-30 MHz) *General* The General Class operator license authorizes privileges in all 27 amateur service bands. Upon accreditation by a Volunteer-Examiner Coordinator (VEC), an individual can help administer certain examinations. In addition to the above written examination, the requirement for a General Class operator license includes a 35 question written examination for which 26 correctly answered questions is the minimum passing score. *Amateur Extra* The privileges of an Amateur Extra Class operator license include additional spectrum in the HF bands. In addition to the two above written examinations, the requirement for an Amateur Extra Class operator license includes answering correctly at least 37 questions on a 50 question written examination. In the amateur radio license examination system, there are three written examination elements [Elements 2, 3, and 4]. For each operator class, you must pass the elements indicated: Operator ClassRequired Elements Amateur ExtraWritten Elements 2, 3, 4 GeneralWritten Elements 2, 3 TechnicianWritten Element 2 *Written Elements* Your written examination establishes your level of operational and technical ability in performing properly the duties of an amateur service licensee. Each written examination consists of a set of questions: ElementOperation PrivilegesQuestions Minimum Passing Score 2Technician Class3526 3General Class3526 4Amateur Extra Class5037
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