Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info
Well if you think about it, Nate, VE's ARE an off-site testing facillity... of sorts. Mark - N9WYS (also a pilot) --- On Thu, 8/12/10, Nate Duehr n...@natetech.com wrote: Side-comment: As a pilot and IT person, I've been taking tests for both at professional testing locations like ProMetric now for at least a decade. With the removal of the Code, I've always wondered why the FCC hasn't gone the way the FAA did, and dropped the need for the VE's altogether. Just send people to the various testing centers around the world, and be done with it. Even most of my other volunteer organizations have moved the majority of their testing online (to their own websites, but those are open-book tests... so no need to have a test proctor, like the professional testing facilities have, and video cameras recording you). -- Nate Duehr n...@natetech.com
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info
On Aug 13, 2010, at 7:17 AM, Mark Tomany wrote: Well if you think about it, Nate, VE's ARE an off-site testing facillity... of sorts. Mark - N9WYS (also a pilot) Heh, good points all. Just had a hmm, that's interesting thought in the middle of the night, that wasn't so interesting after all! ;-) -- Nate Duehr n...@natetech.com
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info
Side-comment: As a pilot and IT person, I've been taking tests for both at professional testing locations like ProMetric now for at least a decade. With the removal of the Code, I've always wondered why the FCC hasn't gone the way the FAA did, and dropped the need for the VE's altogether. Just send people to the various testing centers around the world, and be done with it. Even most of my other volunteer organizations have moved the majority of their testing online (to their own websites, but those are open-book tests... so no need to have a test proctor, like the professional testing facilities have, and video cameras recording you). -- Nate Duehr n...@natetech.com facebook.com/denverpilot twitter.com/denverpilot
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info
Hi Ralph, Two things. 1. You are correct. A good memory is a plus. I went one step further and created a UNIX shell script to use the entire database of questions and test myself over a period of months on answers wrong vs time to take the entire test for each class of license. When I got 100% everytime, I would continue with the next class testing. When it came time for the VE session, I would take the test for the 100% class and then take the next class. Since the VE's would not tell me if I had any questions wrong (they just tell you PASS or FAIL), I don't know how well I did. I passed the Technician test and took the general, which I was not ready for and FAILED. The next VE session I took the general and passed it. Knowing that I was averaging about 60% for the Amateur Extra test, I still took it and actually PASSED. I know most of the stuff off the top of my head. For some of the harder stuff, I know where I can find it (the internet). OBTW, the question pool can be located off of the arrl.org web site at http://www.arrl.org/question-pools As for where you can find a VE session, arrl.org has a session finder at http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session 2. Part 95 is not the Amateur part. It is Part 97. FCC Part 95 is for Personal Radio Services (GMRS, FRS, Radio Control Radio Services, Citizens Band, etc.) http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2009-title47-vol5/pdf/CFR-2009-title47-vol5-part95.pdf FCC Part 97 is for Amateur Radio Services. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2009-title47-vol5/pdf/CFR-2009-title47-vol5-part97.pdf The above links are from the FCC web site. http://wireless.fcc.gov/index.htm?job=rules_and_regulations Chuck From: Ralph Mowery ku...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, July 23, 2010 4:28:27 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info How much do you know about electronics and radio in general ? If to some extent , the exam is no problem. Even less if you have a good memory. There are 3 classes now. The Technician, General. and Extra. For each one there is a pool of about 300 questions and answers . That is the exect questions and answers for the test. To take the test you have to go to where there are 3 or more qulaified examiners. Some ham clubs give the test every so often and many times at hamfests (flea markets for hams). Each class requires about 30 to 50 questions to be answered. they are all multichoice. I think it is 70% for a passing grade. When applying for the test , apply for all 3 classes.. It is usually all the same price. If you pass the first one, you can take the next higher test. There is no code (CW) test now. Somewhere around $ 15 for the test now. After you are licened , it is good for 10 years and does not cost anything to renew it. That $ 80 is way too much. You can buy books with the questions and answers or download them from places on the internet. Go to www.qrz.com and look for the prictce test. Give it a try and see how well you do. I have been a ham for over 35 years and can usually hit about 90% on the practice test on QRZ.com in about 10 minuits for each of the 3 tests. I do that from time to time when I hear how hard some say the test is. If you want to learn something about ham radio, go to arrl.org and get one of the handbooks. Think they are around $ 50 now. You can go to e-bay and get some that are a few years old for only a few dollars. Also at arrl.org look at the amateur rules. Part 95 of the FCC rules. Ham radio rules usually differ from comercial rules in that mostly the ham rules state what you can not do instead of what you can do for many parts. If you have your comercial license, the test is similar and should be no problem. From: La Rue Communications laruec...@gmail. com To: Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Fri, July 23, 2010 12:43:34 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Good Morning All - I am looking to take my Licensing exam and get my HAM / Radio Operator's license. I was told there was one online for about $80.00 but I don't have the first clue where to look. Is it somewhere on the ARRL web page, or somewhere else I need to be looking? Also - how long are the licenses good for? If you point me in the right direction - I can handle it from there. :-) Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl. com/2dtngmn
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Yep, blew the numbers. 97 for hams and 95 for the other services. That is what I get for not paying attention. Around 1972 I took the comercial class exam. I thought I knew enough for the second class at that time and it cost $ 1.00 more for the first class. Decided that for only $ 1 as I had to drive about 40 miles to the exam place I would try it just to see. I did manage to get the first class. Never used it, but had it just incase I needed it. NOw they have a general type license and it is not really needed for much frow what I have been told. At that time there were no exect qustions and answers, just typical ones. About that same time I took the technician ham test and passed it. I was too lazy to work on the code and not that interisted in the low bands either. About 20 years later I was working a job that gave me lots of free time if nothing broke so I got some tapes and started on the code again. Passed the Advanced test (at that time the only differance in the general and tech was the code speed so when a tech passed the 13 wpm he was automatically a general). Took about another year to get the code speed up to 20 wpm. I never did get a chance to study the written test but looked over the questions one time. Anyway passed it the first time. From: chuck wolf cwolf...@yahoo.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, July 25, 2010 8:47:00 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info 2. Part 95 is not the Amateur part. It is Part 97. FCC Part 95 is for Personal Radio Services (GMRS, FRS, Radio Control Radio Services, Citizens Band, etc.) http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2009-title47-vol5/pdf/CFR-2009-title47-vol5-part95.pdf FCC Part 97 is for Amateur Radio Services.
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info
I used this one to get my extra license. It worked very well. The other nice part is you can keep going from tech to extra. http://www.hamtestonline.com/ From: La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 11:43 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Good Morning All - I am looking to take my Licensing exam and get my HAM / Radio Operator's license. I was told there was one online for about $80.00 but I don't have the first clue where to look. Is it somewhere on the ARRL web page, or somewhere else I need to be looking? Also - how long are the licenses good for? If you point me in the right direction - I can handle it from there. :-) Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn
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Thank you Sir! Any study reccomendations? I took and passed our local Law Enforcement exam x 3 with a minimum of studying. MOstly common sense - just curious if its the same format? John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: racer To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 9:52 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info I used this one to get my extra license. It worked very well. The other nice part is you can keep going from tech to extra. http://www.hamtestonline.com/ From: La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 11:43 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Good Morning All - I am looking to take my Licensing exam and get my HAM / Radio Operator's license. I was told there was one online for about $80.00 but I don't have the first clue where to look. Is it somewhere on the ARRL web page, or somewhere else I need to be looking? Also - how long are the licenses good for? If you point me in the right direction - I can handle it from there. :-) Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn
RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info
As far as I am aware you still have to take your test in front of a team of V.E.'s. You may study online and take practice tests online.. Doug From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:44 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Good Morning All - I am looking to take my Licensing exam and get my HAM / Radio Operator's license. I was told there was one online for about $80.00 but I don't have the first clue where to look. Is it somewhere on the ARRL web page, or somewhere else I need to be looking? Also - how long are the licenses good for? If you point me in the right direction - I can handle it from there. :-) Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn
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John, The way Ham Test Online gives the questions to you and the way it give the information to you is what make it work. I did about 1 1/2 hrs a day about 25 hrs total and had no problem getting a 94 on the extra class. It had been 26 yrs ago that I got my General so it was great to have it done. I love having access to the extra band's. Good luck you will like it and get your ticket. Just keep at it. From: La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:01 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Thank you Sir! Any study reccomendations? I took and passed our local Law Enforcement exam x 3 with a minimum of studying. MOstly common sense - just curious if its the same format? John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: racer To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 9:52 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info I used this one to get my extra license. It worked very well. The other nice part is you can keep going from tech to extra. http://www.hamtestonline.com/ From: La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 11:43 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Good Morning All - I am looking to take my Licensing exam and get my HAM / Radio Operator's license. I was told there was one online for about $80.00 but I don't have the first clue where to look. Is it somewhere on the ARRL web page, or somewhere else I need to be looking? Also - how long are the licenses good for? If you point me in the right direction - I can handle it from there. :-) Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn
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Yes Doug is right, I didn't mean to make sound like I took the test on-line. sorry Study material is on-line. Testing still with a VE. From: Doug Bade Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:04 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info As far as I am aware you still have to take your test in front of a team of V.E.'s. You may study online and take practice tests online.. Doug From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:44 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Good Morning All - I am looking to take my Licensing exam and get my HAM / Radio Operator's license. I was told there was one online for about $80.00 but I don't have the first clue where to look. Is it somewhere on the ARRL web page, or somewhere else I need to be looking? Also - how long are the licenses good for? If you point me in the right direction - I can handle it from there. :-) Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info
Very cool. Thank you both! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: racer To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Yes Doug is right, I didn't mean to make sound like I took the test on-line. sorry Study material is on-line. Testing still with a VE. From: Doug Bade Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:04 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info As far as I am aware you still have to take your test in front of a team of V.E.'s. You may study online and take practice tests online.. Doug From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:44 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Good Morning All - I am looking to take my Licensing exam and get my HAM / Radio Operator's license. I was told there was one online for about $80.00 but I don't have the first clue where to look. Is it somewhere on the ARRL web page, or somewhere else I need to be looking? Also - how long are the licenses good for? If you point me in the right direction - I can handle it from there. :-) Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn
RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info
You can still probably find a list/calendar of test sessions in your area from the arrl.org website. Good luck Kb0wlf From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:26 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Very cool. Thank you both! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: racer mailto:racer5...@q.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Yes Doug is right, I didn't mean to make sound like I took the test on-line. sorry Study material is on-line. Testing still with a VE. From: Doug Bade mailto:k...@thebades.net Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:04 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info As far as I am aware you still have to take your test in front of a team of V.E.'s. You may study online and take practice tests online.. Doug From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:44 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Good Morning All - I am looking to take my Licensing exam and get my HAM / Radio Operator's license. I was told there was one online for about $80.00 but I don't have the first clue where to look. Is it somewhere on the ARRL web page, or somewhere else I need to be looking? Also - how long are the licenses good for? If you point me in the right direction - I can handle it from there. :-) Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2962 - Release Date: 07/23/10 06:36:00
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info
Hi John, After you study and are confident, schedule the test which is given at Stockton Fire Company 14. I took my tech and was asked to take the General. I did not pass the General as I was not ready at the time. When I took the general, I passed and was asked to take the Extra. Passed that one too. Whoppie! Good Luck. Here is the contact information and schedule Sponsor: Stockton ARRL VE Test Group Time: 10:00 AM (No walk-ins) Contact: Thomas M. Zane (209) 369-0859 Email: n...@comcast.net VEC: ARRL/VEC Location: Stockton Fire Station Company 14 3019 McNabb St Pre-Registration Only! Register 3 Days Ahead! Stockton CA 95209-4158 Exam Session08/21/2010 | Stockton CA 95209-4158 Sponsor: Stockton ARRL VE Test Group Location: Stockton Fire Station Company 14 Time: 10:00 AM (No walk-ins) Learn More Exam Session09/18/2010 | Stockton CA 95209-4158 Sponsor: Stockton ARRL VE Test Group Location: Stockton Fire Station Company 14 Time: 10:00 AM (No walk-ins) Learn More Exam Session10/16/2010 | Stockton CA 95209-4158 Sponsor: Stockton ARRL VE Test Group Location: Stockton Fire Station Company 14 Time: 10:00 AM (No walk-ins) Learn More Exam Session11/20/2010 | Stockton CA 95209-4158 Sponsor: Stockton ARRL VE Test Group Location: Stockton Fire Station Company 14 Time: 10:00 AM (No walk-ins) Learn More Exam Session12/18/2010 | Stockton CA 95209-4158 Sponsor: Stockton ARRL VE Test Group Location: Stockton Fire Station Company 14 Time: 10:00 AM (No walk-ins) Learn More From: La Rue Communications laruec...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, July 23, 2010 1:25:34 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Very cool. Thank you both! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl. com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: racer To: Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Yes Doug is right, I didn't mean to make sound like I took the test on-line. sorry Study material is on-line. Testing still with a VE. From: Doug Bade Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:04 PM To: Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info As far as I am aware you still have to take your test in front of a team of V.E.’s. You may study online and take practice tests online.. Doug From:Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Repeater- buil...@yahoogro ups.com] On Behalf Of La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:44 PM To: Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Good Morning All - I am looking to take my Licensing exam and get my HAM / Radio Operator's license. I was told there was one online for about $80.00 but I don't have the first clue where to look. Is it somewhere on the ARRL web page, or somewhere else I need to be looking? Also - how long are the licenses good for? If you point me in the right direction - I can handle it from there. :-) Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl. com/2dtngmn
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info
How much do you know about electronics and radio in general ? If to some extent , the exam is no problem. Even less if you have a good memory. There are 3 classes now. The Technician, General. and Extra. For each one there is a pool of about 300 questions and answers . That is the exect questions and answers for the test. To take the test you have to go to where there are 3 or more qulaified examiners. Some ham clubs give the test every so often and many times at hamfests (flea markets for hams). Each class requires about 30 to 50 questions to be answered. they are all multichoice. I think it is 70% for a passing grade. When applying for the test , apply for all 3 classes.. It is usually all the same price. If you pass the first one, you can take the next higher test. There is no code (CW) test now. Somewhere around $ 15 for the test now. After you are licened , it is good for 10 years and does not cost anything to renew it. That $ 80 is way too much. You can buy books with the questions and answers or download them from places on the internet. Go to www.qrz.com and look for the prictce test. Give it a try and see how well you do. I have been a ham for over 35 years and can usually hit about 90% on the practice test on QRZ.com in about 10 minuits for each of the 3 tests. I do that from time to time when I hear how hard some say the test is. If you want to learn something about ham radio, go to arrl.org and get one of the handbooks. Think they are around $ 50 now. You can go to e-bay and get some that are a few years old for only a few dollars. Also at arrl.org look at the amateur rules. Part 95 of the FCC rules. Ham radio rules usually differ from comercial rules in that mostly the ham rules state what you can not do instead of what you can do for many parts. If you have your comercial license, the test is similar and should be no problem. From: La Rue Communications laruec...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, July 23, 2010 12:43:34 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Good Morning All - I am looking to take my Licensing exam and get my HAM / Radio Operator's license. I was told there was one online for about $80.00 but I don't have the first clue where to look. Is it somewhere on the ARRL web page, or somewhere else I need to be looking? Also - how long are the licenses good for? If you point me in the right direction - I can handle it from there. :-) Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn
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Good chunk of info Ralph! I was just wondering if it was going to be multi-guess. :-) Usually the answer is C. I will take your advice to consideration, and armed with the rest of the info y'all gave me - should be a cakewalk since I am very mechanically inclined. Cheers! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn - Original Message - From: Ralph Mowery To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 1:28 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info How much do you know about electronics and radio in general ? If to some extent , the exam is no problem. Even less if you have a good memory. There are 3 classes now. The Technician, General. and Extra. For each one there is a pool of about 300 questions and answers . That is the exect questions and answers for the test. To take the test you have to go to where there are 3 or more qulaified examiners. Some ham clubs give the test every so often and many times at hamfests (flea markets for hams). Each class requires about 30 to 50 questions to be answered. they are all multichoice. I think it is 70% for a passing grade. When applying for the test , apply for all 3 classes.. It is usually all the same price. If you pass the first one, you can take the next higher test. There is no code (CW) test now. Somewhere around $ 15 for the test now. After you are licened , it is good for 10 years and does not cost anything to renew it. That $ 80 is way too much. You can buy books with the questions and answers or download them from places on the internet. Go to www.qrz.com and look for the prictce test. Give it a try and see how well you do. I have been a ham for over 35 years and can usually hit about 90% on the practice test on QRZ.com in about 10 minuits for each of the 3 tests. I do that from time to time when I hear how hard some say the test is. If you want to learn something about ham radio, go to arrl.org and get one of the handbooks. Think they are around $ 50 now. You can go to e-bay and get some that are a few years old for only a few dollars. Also at arrl.org look at the amateur rules. Part 95 of the FCC rules. Ham radio rules usually differ from comercial rules in that mostly the ham rules state what you can not do instead of what you can do for many parts. If you have your comercial license, the test is similar and should be no problem. -- From: La Rue Communications laruec...@gmail.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, July 23, 2010 12:43:34 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Good Morning All - I am looking to take my Licensing exam and get my HAM / Radio Operator's license. I was told there was one online for about $80.00 but I don't have the first clue where to look. Is it somewhere on the ARRL web page, or somewhere else I need to be looking? Also - how long are the licenses good for? If you point me in the right direction - I can handle it from there. :-) Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn
Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info
Just want to clarify one thing. As I read the orignal post, I understood it to mean that he was inquiring about taking the test on line which is not possible. All tests are administered through Volunteer Examineers... You can find a local group of VEs and testing schedules on the ARRL web site... The only fee is for the examination itself and is less than $10. Once you receive the license it is good for 10 years and renewable after that. Just a small clarification in case that is what the was being asked. Dave WB2FTX - Original Message - From: racer To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:52 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info I used this one to get my extra license. It worked very well. The other nice part is you can keep going from tech to extra. http://www.hamtestonline.com/ From: La Rue Communications Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 11:43 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] OT: Licensing Exam Info Good Morning All - I am looking to take my Licensing exam and get my HAM / Radio Operator's license. I was told there was one online for about $80.00 but I don't have the first clue where to look. Is it somewhere on the ARRL web page, or somewhere else I need to be looking? Also - how long are the licenses good for? If you point me in the right direction - I can handle it from there. :-) Thanks! John Hymes La Rue Communications 10 S. Aurora Street Stockton, CA 95202 http://tinyurl.com/2dtngmn -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3023 - Release Date: 07/23/10 02:36:00
