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    Woodsmith with "Mod-like" Powers
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    Default HAM Radio Discussion

    I'm just studying for my technicians license and was thinking it might be nice to have a spot to talk about Ham stuff.

    Anyone else interested?
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    Yes,

    Do you have any study links to post?
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    Tim, I also ordered some of those radios. I'm ordering extended antennas, programming cable, and car chargers today.
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    Just one more thing on my "to do" list. I have a friend, currently lives in St George, UT, who has been a HAM for decades. It is another hobby that costs money and takes up space somewhere in the house. I need more hobbies like this
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    I studied a total 3 hours and missed general by 4 questions. So the testing is easy I have Mainly questions about optimizing a setup for mobility
    You sir, are a specialist in the art of discovering a welcoming outcome of a particular situation....not a mechanic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by skullybones View Post
    Do you have any study links to post?
    https://hamstudy.org

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    Quote Originally Posted by cstone View Post
    Just one more thing on my "to do" list. I have a friend, currently lives in St George, UT, who has been a HAM for decades. It is another hobby that costs money and takes up space somewhere in the house. I need more hobbies like this
    You can get a handheld radio, and a license, for under $40. Your only cost beyond that would be recharging the battery occasionally. It's much like guns though: do you want a Remington or do you want a Purdey...

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    Seems like there are two camps... one says just study the questions so you can pass and then "learn" about the science as you go. The other suggests you actually study and read up on the fundamentals so that you can pass the test without just memorizing the answers. Part of my problem has been I couldn't decide which way to go. Spent some time reading up, but then had to put the books down for a while. Feels like I wasted time, then I gave my book away.

    Maybe I'll just study on the website and take the darn tests this time.

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    The next local test isn't until February 8th, so I'm just reading whatever piques my interest while taking practice tests.

    If I pass the technician test, can I take the general test at the same time?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim K View Post
    The next local test isn't until February 8th, so I'm just reading whatever piques my interest while taking practice tests.

    If I pass the technician test, can I take the general test at the same time?
    Yup, If you pass one you should be able take the next test for no extra fee.

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