Just passed my General class test on Saturday!!!!

[SteveShannon]

Just now, WRPL700 said:

Steve is absolutely correct about the tests.  If I can pass the Tech with a 35/35 and the General with a 35/35 then anybody can do it.  They have some great tools for people to use to study for the exams (hamexam.org) is what I used (which someone here suggested.... thank you!).  Ham is a great hobby and I am glad I did it.

Thanks! Another resource is HamStudy.org.  That’s what I used when I started. They are free, but you’re welcome to donate if you want and they do have an app they sell for a low price for your phone or tablet.

[WSDV256]

Well, After studying my butt off for several weeks, I took the test Saturday for General class and passed (35 out of 35).  I do have to say thanks to the guy who gave me the link to hamexam.org where you can do flash cards of the questions, it really helped!!!  Now on to new bands... maybe I will try out 17 meters or 20 meters in the coming weeks.  

Congratulations!!


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[WRCR724]

On 5/5/2025 at 6:54 AM, WRPL700 said:

Steve is absolutely correct about the tests.  If I can pass the Tech with a 35/35 and the General with a 35/35 then anybody can do it.  They have some great tools for people to use to study for the exams (hamexam.org) is what I used (which someone here suggested.... thank you!).  Ham is a great hobby and I am glad I did it.

 

Go for the extra license. Doesn't give you much more other than not having to worry about what portion of the bands you are in and bragging rights, but why not? 

[BoxCar]

40 minutes ago, WRCR724 said:

 

Go for the extra license. Doesn't give you much more other than not having to worry about what portion of the bands you are in and bragging rights, but why not? 

39 minutes ago, WRCR724 said:

 

Go for the extra license. Doesn't give you much more other than not having to worry about what portion of the bands you are in and bragging rights, but why not? 

 *1 on going for Extra, Being Extra is also the gateway to becoming a Volunteer Examiner for new hams and those wanting to upgrade,

[FishinGary]

If you go for AE and you're really lucky you may be issued sequentially one of the highly coveted 1X2 or 2X1 callsigns. If not, you'll still get a 2X2 which lets everyone know you're an AE. 

You can apply for a vanity 1X2 or 2X1 as well, and I considered it, but when I got my 2X2 I was happy with it.