Comment Re:I might become one. (Score 1) 231
I, too, just received my Tech. license. I did get one of the formentioned books from the ARRL which focused on the FCC licencing requirements needed. Somewhat disappointed in the text (it wasn't as in-depth as I would have liked, especially from a "how to operate" standpoint), but that can be made up from other sources like the aformentioned books and listening to people actuallying operating (ok... maybe not so much...)
I also found some good online websites (I've lost the references...) that will quiz you using the question pools available to see if you know your stuff. Resist the temptation to memorize the question pool unless you understand the "why" behind the questions asked.
Having said that, if you have a technical background (doesn't NEED to be electrical... this ChE passed easily), and can use some common sense (which helps remebering many of the simple FCC regulations), the test is a simple multiple choice exam. With the online study, and what you learn studying for Technician, you may even be able to pass the General exam as well (I came short by 3 questions...and I didn't even study for it!).
As for the Morse requirement, I am having a hard time with it. I can hear the differences, but the brain is not doing so well in tying the rhythm with a letter. So, I'm happy that I can progress without knowing it, but at some point I will force myself to pick it up. (Been trying to decode a beacon on 6M around here... I know what it should be saying, but I haven't been able to pick up anything past VVV)
Good luck!
KC2QLC
I also found some good online websites (I've lost the references...) that will quiz you using the question pools available to see if you know your stuff. Resist the temptation to memorize the question pool unless you understand the "why" behind the questions asked.
Having said that, if you have a technical background (doesn't NEED to be electrical... this ChE passed easily), and can use some common sense (which helps remebering many of the simple FCC regulations), the test is a simple multiple choice exam. With the online study, and what you learn studying for Technician, you may even be able to pass the General exam as well (I came short by 3 questions...and I didn't even study for it!).
As for the Morse requirement, I am having a hard time with it. I can hear the differences, but the brain is not doing so well in tying the rhythm with a letter. So, I'm happy that I can progress without knowing it, but at some point I will force myself to pick it up. (Been trying to decode a beacon on 6M around here... I know what it should be saying, but I haven't been able to pick up anything past VVV)
Good luck!
KC2QLC
