E.Shell
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For anyone looking to take the General test the National Electronics Museum club is giving a course starting Nov 7th that runs for 10 weeks with an exam given at the end. Their website says attendance is free but you supply the manual. Also Exams are given monthly at the Museum, on the 4th Tuesday (except December, when there is no exam date) by the Maryland Mobileers. These exams are also free and offered for Technician, General, and Amateur Extra Classes. So if you live closer to BWI than Davidsonville this could be a good option for you.
I would like to also suggest if you take the Tech test and pass don't stop just jump right into the General material. It's easier to keep studying than to stop and start again later. I made the mistake of stopping after passing the General exam back in 2007 and still haven't gotten around to taking the Extra
Anyone putting on an Extra Class any time soon?
Come on Tracker, lets get our Extras!
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I’m just wondering what can the Extra do that the general license cannot. I understand the operating band differences but how about from a practical/fun standpoint. Is there some super secret exclusive Extra worldwide net event or something?
Winged Pig
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Good advise. The General test is not that far removed from the Tech test and if you can do it I would say study for both of them at the same time. Lots of information is very similar between the two.
I got the above advise from several others and took it, studying for the Extra shortly after passing the Tech and General and it helped me quite a bit to have that other information still fresh in my mind.
gamer_jim
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More frequencies on the HF bands.
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Jim in advance of getting my General, I’ve been trying to test out Ham Radio Deluxe and Fldigi to use digital modes. I think I finally have the interface setup. Is this something you have experienced with?
If so Im wondering if there would be a way that I could try and contact you either VHF/UHF or maybe 10m CW band area to see if I can send, receive and decode properly.
kazan182
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- Aug 3, 2011
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The NEM has superb classes. For those that may not know, the guy that runs the classes, Rol Anders, K3RA, is the FCC Amateur Question Pool Committee Chairperson. So, basically, he has the insight on every question. Wording, meaning, etc. I took a total of five classes up there, from Tech to Operating and even a Propagation Class. Top notch staff with a nice station. If you show up for the class a half hour in advance he even runs a CW class for all who want it.
gamer_jim
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You betcha!
Fldigi is sort of a pain, but functional. My friend Shawn, KB3ZHC, and I experimented with 5watts on 2M using PSK31. Our farthest simplex connection so far is 7.8 miles.
I dont have my HF antenna set up permanently right now but I do for VHF.
Shoot me a PM and we'll set up a time to try it.
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Fldigi is sort of a pain, but functional. My friend Shawn, KB3ZHC, and I experimented with 5watts on 2M using PSK31. Our farthest simplex connection so far is 7.8 miles.
I dont have my HF antenna set up permanently right now but I do for VHF.
Shoot me a PM and we'll set up a time to try it.
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axshon
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Just got my technician license at the CARA show last weekend and have asked the POC at NEM about the General class. Thanks for the info!
No plans for setting up a shack just yet. I've got a lot on my plate but I have a donated Titan DX antenna in the basement that I'm looking forward to poking up over the garage in 2020.
My youngest kid is also interested in getting a license primarily for getting into drone racing.
No plans for setting up a shack just yet. I've got a lot on my plate but I have a donated Titan DX antenna in the basement that I'm looking forward to poking up over the garage in 2020.
My youngest kid is also interested in getting a license primarily for getting into drone racing.
gamer_jim
Podcaster
Congrats!
I recommend checking into a local net at least once a week. I made the mistake of not doing much with my tech ticket right off the bat and lost interest. Make a small goal like one contact a week or something easy just to use it.
- Jan 31, 2009
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Access to more HF frequencies. Depending on what you are doing, that can be important. If you are in to working dx, it is important.
gamer_jim
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Anyone work with the Asterisk Allstar network?
E.Shell
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For anyone planning to hit the Linthicum (National Electronics Museum/Nursery Road) exam session this month:
Please note that at the ARRL Exam page and in my posts above, date info was/is incorrect.
The actual exam date this month is one week sooner, Tuesday, October 22nd.
This was just verified with our Team Leader, who also points out that we conduct exams every 4th Tuesday, except December (no exams). Our club calendar does show the correct date: https://sites.google.com/site/marylandmobileers/calendars/calendar
As with the AA club, these exams are FREE, so do it.
Please note that at the ARRL Exam page and in my posts above, date info was/is incorrect.
The actual exam date this month is one week sooner, Tuesday, October 22nd.
This was just verified with our Team Leader, who also points out that we conduct exams every 4th Tuesday, except December (no exams). Our club calendar does show the correct date: https://sites.google.com/site/marylandmobileers/calendars/calendar
As with the AA club, these exams are FREE, so do it.
E.Shell
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Upgrade from General to get your Amateur Extra endorsement?
If no DX, then you can have a fine time with a General ticket. If you are not electronically inclined and/or have difficulty with the exams, the General is a decent place to stop and gives you a huge area to work. Realizing that not everyone is an AE or Advanced, most domestic contesters stay in the General ares of the bands anyway, as to not rule out potential contacts/contest points.
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If no DX, then you can have a fine time with a General ticket. If you are not electronically inclined and/or have difficulty with the exams, the General is a decent place to stop and gives you a huge area to work. Realizing that not everyone is an AE or Advanced, most domestic contesters stay in the General ares of the bands anyway, as to not rule out potential contacts/contest points.
gamer_jim
Podcaster
Anyone do anything with AllStar?
kshaw
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I am a new HAM and considering going to the Hamvention in 2020. Is there enough going on to justify staying for whole 3 days? I wanted to take my plane to the local airport there and camp but I am not seeing a lot of tent camping. Is there any?
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