Posted: 10/12/2013 11:23:29 AM EDT
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So should I start studying? It can't be that hard, right?
Anyone have their license, and have some good free online resources? |
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No clue, but after having my Extra for a year and a half now, I kind of miss studying. I figure any knowledge is good knowledge. Quoted:
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Are you close to where they give the test? No clue, but after having my Extra for a year and a half now, I kind of miss studying. I figure any knowledge is good knowledge. I considered getting mine but no test sites in NY |
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I finally got my GROL about 2 years ago. Used a book by Gordon West as a study guide. A quick search of online study resources led to
http://www.nc4fb.org/wordpress/grol-ship-radar-endorsement/ Good luck! |
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I earned a 2nd class ticket back in the day, I don't believe the GROL carries a lot of weight, though, I'd like to be shown wrong. 73, Rob GROL doesn't mean as much as it use to employers anymore if that's what you mean. A lot of emphasis is being placed on getting the ETA Associate/Journeyman CET certification now. |
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GROL doesn't mean as much as it use to employers anymore if that's what you mean. A lot of emphasis is being placed on getting the ETA Associate/Journeyman CET certification now. It still does here. At least 3 or 4 job postings per year come into the college specifically requiring a GROL. They are all from railroads or utility companies and the pay is pretty good for a kid graduating with a two-year degree. There isn't one employer in the area that requires or gives a pay increase for ETA, ISCET, or NARTE certifications. |
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That looks like the book that I used. Check the FCC website to confirm that the question pool in the book is still current.
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Anyone use This one? http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BQoqNxPIL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg |
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It still does here. At least 3 or 4 job postings per year come into the college specifically requiring a GROL. They are all from railroads or utility companies and the pay is pretty good for a kid graduating with a two-year degree. There isn't one employer in the area that requires or gives a pay increase for ETA, ISCET, or NARTE certifications. That is cool! I was going to ask what requires a GROL these days? I guess that answered that. I got mine (2nd Class RT) back in the day when you needed it to work on anything but ham radios. They did away with the requirement two years after I passed. 
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Quoted: I have a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. All that means, is that I filled out the application form, and sent it in.  As for the GROL, a neighbor got it as it was a requirement of his firm in order to work on land-mobile equipment in his company. An old friend of my father had a 1st class radiotelephone license as he was a transmitter tech at television station. They were heavily regulated back then (more so than today). |
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I have one too though I do not believe they are needed any more. Back when I was in college in the 1980's I was thinking of joining the college radio station and they were required to talk on a licensed station (everyone attending the orientation meeting was given an FCC application). I never did get on the air so never used it. As for the GROL, a neighbor got it as it was a requirement of his firm in order to work on land-mobile equipment in his company. An old friend of my father had a 1st class radiotelephone license as he was a transmitter tech at television station. They were heavily regulated back then (more so than today). Quoted:
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I have a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. All that means, is that I filled out the application form, and sent it in.
As for the GROL, a neighbor got it as it was a requirement of his firm in order to work on land-mobile equipment in his company. An old friend of my father had a 1st class radiotelephone license as he was a transmitter tech at television station. They were heavily regulated back then (more so than today). My dad has his first class. Back in the late 70's it made him a busy guy. I just want to keep learning, knowledge is and always will be power. |
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My dad has his first class. Back in the late 70's it made him a busy guy. I just want to keep learning, knowledge is and always will be power. Quoted:
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I have a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. All that means, is that I filled out the application form, and sent it in.
As for the GROL, a neighbor got it as it was a requirement of his firm in order to work on land-mobile equipment in his company. An old friend of my father had a 1st class radiotelephone license as he was a transmitter tech at television station. They were heavily regulated back then (more so than today). My dad has his first class. Back in the late 70's it made him a busy guy. I just want to keep learning, knowledge is and always will be power. And it is yours to keep forever 
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And it is yours to keep forever
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I have a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. All that means, is that I filled out the application form, and sent it in.
As for the GROL, a neighbor got it as it was a requirement of his firm in order to work on land-mobile equipment in his company. An old friend of my father had a 1st class radiotelephone license as he was a transmitter tech at television station. They were heavily regulated back then (more so than today). My dad has his first class. Back in the late 70's it made him a busy guy. I just want to keep learning, knowledge is and always will be power. And it is yours to keep forever
Until you loose your marbles. That's why I keep them in a jar in the bottom left drawer of my operating desk 
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My book came in so now I can start studying http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BQoqNxPIL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg That's what I need 
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My book came in so now I can start studying http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BQoqNxPIL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg That's what I need Amazon has them |