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Passed tech and general saturday
4/23/2012 6:08:16 PM
Thank you all for the info. I couldn't have done it with out you.
4/23/2012 6:13:25 PM
Congrats!
Hope to hear you on HF soon
Hope to hear you on HF soon
4/23/2012 7:17:08 PM
Congratulations!!!
Aren't you glad you studied for both tests?
Aren't you glad you studied for both tests?
4/23/2012 7:46:13 PM
outstanding!! congrats!
4/23/2012 8:02:41 PM
Congrats....now buy a bad assed HF rig!
4/23/2012 8:04:53 PM
4/23/2012 8:17:34 PM
Originally Posted By aa777888-2:
4/23/2012 8:54:34 PM
Nice shootin', abacus! Congrats!
4/23/2012 9:08:22 PM
Congrats! And inquiring minds want to know...how much more work/studying was involved taking the Gen test at the same time?
4/23/2012 9:16:24 PM
Congratulations!!!
Now get on the air and have some FUN!!!!
Vulcan94
Now get on the air and have some FUN!!!!
Vulcan94
4/23/2012 9:37:39 PM
Hot Diggity!
4/23/2012 10:18:17 PM
I used the tests from QRZ. I am very happy that I studied for both tests, I wish I would of put in some study time on extra.
Three weeks taking 3 tests a night. First week tech only tell I was hitting > 85%. Next two weeks was general test only, tell I was > 85%.
I was at the test location 1 hour, 30 minutes for tech and general 30 for extra ( I didn't study for it but still hit in the high 50%)
There was three other guys taking the tech test, two passed but failed general (they only studied for tech).
5 mile drive to the test.
I used my FRN # ,drivers license and Utah Concealed firearms permit for ID. One of the three examiners said he liked my Utah permit, then the second one said that he DID NOT LIKE IT. (anti gun) They spent the next 30 minutes arguing about guns wile I took the tests.
I am a electrician with a lot of electronics experience and that helped with the test.
They said they had 100 different tests, "so don't cheat". I know all ours where different.
Three weeks taking 3 tests a night. First week tech only tell I was hitting > 85%. Next two weeks was general test only, tell I was > 85%.
I was at the test location 1 hour, 30 minutes for tech and general 30 for extra ( I didn't study for it but still hit in the high 50%)
There was three other guys taking the tech test, two passed but failed general (they only studied for tech).
5 mile drive to the test.
I used my FRN # ,drivers license and Utah Concealed firearms permit for ID. One of the three examiners said he liked my Utah permit, then the second one said that he DID NOT LIKE IT. (anti gun) They spent the next 30 minutes arguing about guns wile I took the tests.
I am a electrician with a lot of electronics experience and that helped with the test.
They said they had 100 different tests, "so don't cheat". I know all ours where different.
4/23/2012 11:27:07 PM
4/23/2012 11:30:12 PM
Originally Posted By abacus:
I used the tests from QRZ. I am very happy that I studied for both tests, I wish I would of put in some study time on extra.
Three weeks taking 3 tests a night. First week tech only tell I was hitting > 85%. Next two weeks was general test only, tell I was > 85%.
I was at the test location 1 hour, 30 minutes for tech and general 30 for extra ( I didn't study for it but still hit in the high 50%)
There was three other guys taking the tech test, two passed but failed general (they only studied for tech).
5 mile drive to the test.
I used my FRN # ,drivers license and Utah Concealed firearms permit for ID. One of the three examiners said he liked my Utah permit, then the second one said that he DID NOT LIKE IT. (anti gun) They spent the next 30 minutes arguing about guns wile I took the tests.
I am a electrician with a lot of electronics experience and that helped with the test.
They said they had 100 different tests, "so don't cheat". I know all ours where different.
I used the tests from QRZ. I am very happy that I studied for both tests, I wish I would of put in some study time on extra.
Three weeks taking 3 tests a night. First week tech only tell I was hitting > 85%. Next two weeks was general test only, tell I was > 85%.
I was at the test location 1 hour, 30 minutes for tech and general 30 for extra ( I didn't study for it but still hit in the high 50%)
There was three other guys taking the tech test, two passed but failed general (they only studied for tech).
5 mile drive to the test.
I used my FRN # ,drivers license and Utah Concealed firearms permit for ID. One of the three examiners said he liked my Utah permit, then the second one said that he DID NOT LIKE IT. (anti gun) They spent the next 30 minutes arguing about guns wile I took the tests.
I am a electrician with a lot of electronics experience and that helped with the test.
They said they had 100 different tests, "so don't cheat". I know all ours where different.
Thats funny stuff right there. And true. I think you'll find the pro/anti ratio is about 50/50, maybe leaning a bit anti in the ham community.
Thanks for the data also. Get your Extra and never have to take another test or worry about if you are "in band segment" again.
4/23/2012 11:45:58 PM
4/24/2012 12:45:09 AM
Sweet! Another Washington Ham!
I am in the Seattle area. Let me know if you need someone for a first radio contact.
I am in the Seattle area. Let me know if you need someone for a first radio contact.
4/24/2012 1:17:07 AM
Originally Posted By Frostbite:
Sweet! Another Washington Ham!
I am in the Seattle area. Let me know if you need someone for a first radio contact.
Sweet! Another Washington Ham!
I am in the Seattle area. Let me know if you need someone for a first radio contact.
Lets just start up a Net.
4/24/2012 8:03:03 AM
Originally Posted By KB7DX:
Thats funny stuff right there. And true. I think you'll find the pro/anti ratio is about 50/50, maybe leaning a bit anti in the ham community.
Thanks for the data also. Get your Extra and never have to take another test or worry about if you are "in band segment" again.
Originally Posted By abacus:
I used the tests from QRZ. I am very happy that I studied for both tests, I wish I would of put in some study time on extra.
Three weeks taking 3 tests a night. First week tech only tell I was hitting > 85%. Next two weeks was general test only, tell I was > 85%.
I was at the test location 1 hour, 30 minutes for tech and general 30 for extra ( I didn't study for it but still hit in the high 50%)
There was three other guys taking the tech test, two passed but failed general (they only studied for tech).
5 mile drive to the test.
I used my FRN # ,drivers license and Utah Concealed firearms permit for ID. One of the three examiners said he liked my Utah permit, then the second one said that he DID NOT LIKE IT. (anti gun) They spent the next 30 minutes arguing about guns wile I took the tests.
I am a electrician with a lot of electronics experience and that helped with the test.
They said they had 100 different tests, "so don't cheat". I know all ours where different.
I used the tests from QRZ. I am very happy that I studied for both tests, I wish I would of put in some study time on extra.
Three weeks taking 3 tests a night. First week tech only tell I was hitting > 85%. Next two weeks was general test only, tell I was > 85%.
I was at the test location 1 hour, 30 minutes for tech and general 30 for extra ( I didn't study for it but still hit in the high 50%)
There was three other guys taking the tech test, two passed but failed general (they only studied for tech).
5 mile drive to the test.
I used my FRN # ,drivers license and Utah Concealed firearms permit for ID. One of the three examiners said he liked my Utah permit, then the second one said that he DID NOT LIKE IT. (anti gun) They spent the next 30 minutes arguing about guns wile I took the tests.
I am a electrician with a lot of electronics experience and that helped with the test.
They said they had 100 different tests, "so don't cheat". I know all ours where different.
Thats funny stuff right there. And true. I think you'll find the pro/anti ratio is about 50/50, maybe leaning a bit anti in the ham community.
Thanks for the data also. Get your Extra and never have to take another test or worry about if you are "in band segment" again.
That is changing rapidly because there are an awful lot of preppers getting ham tickets. The old guys hate 'em but the truth is, without them ham radio would be dying off right now.
4/24/2012 8:36:19 AM
I used my FRN # ,drivers license and Utah Concealed firearms permit for ID.
Are you a resident of Washington? If so, do you also have a Washington CPL?
RCW 9.41.073
Concealed pistol license — Reciprocity.
(1)(a) A person licensed to carry a pistol in a state the laws of which recognize and give effect in that state to a concealed pistol license issued under the laws of the state of Washington is authorized to carry a concealed pistol in this state if:
(i) The licensing state does not issue concealed pistol licenses to persons under twenty-one years of age; and
(ii) The licensing state requires mandatory fingerprint-based background checks of criminal and mental health history for all persons who apply for a concealed pistol license.
(b) This section applies to a license holder from another state only while the license holder is not a resident of this state. A license holder from another state must carry the handgun in compliance with the laws of this state.
(2) The attorney general shall periodically publish a list of states the laws of which recognize and give effect in that state to a concealed pistol license issued under the laws of the state of Washington and which meet the requirements of subsection (1)(a)(i) and (ii) of this section.
[2004 c 148 § 1.]
Concealed pistol license — Reciprocity.
(1)(a) A person licensed to carry a pistol in a state the laws of which recognize and give effect in that state to a concealed pistol license issued under the laws of the state of Washington is authorized to carry a concealed pistol in this state if:
(i) The licensing state does not issue concealed pistol licenses to persons under twenty-one years of age; and
(ii) The licensing state requires mandatory fingerprint-based background checks of criminal and mental health history for all persons who apply for a concealed pistol license.
(b) This section applies to a license holder from another state only while the license holder is not a resident of this state. A license holder from another state must carry the handgun in compliance with the laws of this state.
(2) The attorney general shall periodically publish a list of states the laws of which recognize and give effect in that state to a concealed pistol license issued under the laws of the state of Washington and which meet the requirements of subsection (1)(a)(i) and (ii) of this section.
[2004 c 148 § 1.]
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.073
ETA: Congrats on passing your Tech and General!
