[DX-CHAT] Extra Class Exam

2008-05-27 Thread RUSSELL KELLAM JR
Would like to hear from recent Extra Class upgrades and their methods of stuy for the exam. I have the a study book and software for the new question pool. The thought of memorizing 738 answers to questions is very intimidating to say the least. Would really like advice on study methods. Tnx

Re: [DX-CHAT] Extra Class Exam

2008-05-27 Thread Kurt Zimmerman
Correct me if I'm wrong but the purpose of studying is not to memorize 738 answers but to have a good working knowledge of the material? The number of questions/answers in the question pool have no bearing on what you should know... To me that is the sole purpose of studying. With that said..

[DX-CHAT] Study material

2008-05-27 Thread nick cominos
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[DX-CHAT] Extra Class Exam

2008-05-27 Thread Todd Ruby
Russell what i did was buy the ARRL license manual and READ ALL OF IT. Take the mini tests after each chapter. keep it fresh by also taking the free exams on QRZ.com it took me three months but i only missed one question. I am NOT a super technically minded person. I felt it important

Re: [DX-CHAT] Extra Class Exam

2008-05-27 Thread DAVE WHITE
Does anyone know when the use of the old question pool ends and use of the new one starts? Todd Ruby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Russell what i did was buy the ARRL license manual and READ ALL OF IT. Take the mini tests after each chapter. keep it fresh by also taking the free exams on

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2008-05-27 Thread Frank Macklin
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[DX-CHAT] Prep for Extra Exam

2008-05-27 Thread RUSSELL KELLAM JR
Many, many thanks to all who responded with advice for preparing for the Extra exam, especially the VE in Hawaii. I'm a 73 year old unwashed General(20 years DXing) so it will be a challenge. Sometimes my XYL insinuates that I'm half brain-dead but what does she know. Tnx again and 73 Russ

RE: [DX-CHAT] Extra Class Exam

2008-05-27 Thread Ron Notarius W3WN
Well... without trying to come off as a smart-aleck or worse... Do it the old fashioned way. Learn the material, not the answers to the questions. If you know the material -- the theory, the practice, the rules regulations -- then answering the questions is easy, because you know how to figure