Anybody running a ham rig?

[frm]

Each country has different ways to license. I think Japan is one of the hardest.

I'll have to look into it locally, but at least I have some models to look into, if they're equipped for the same wavelengths (might be different frequencies here or something, who knows, but it should be a universal standard I would presume).

 

[Cloaked]

I'll have to look into it locally, but at least I have some models to look into, if they're equipped for the same wavelengths (might be different frequencies here or something, who knows, but it should be a universal standard I would presume).

Ham radio is universal. All the bands are the same everywhere in the World. Each country decides what license class gets which bands to operate on. The language is also universal. Morse code.

 

[CTS]

There has to be some sort of manual trigger to stop you from broadcasting on bands you shouldn't be on, but also there for when you do get a license to do so, to open it up.

I have found CHIRP freeware to be an awesome tool for managing your memory settings on handhelds, but best thing is you can turn off duplex on any selected channel memory location preventing Transmission. You still can fat-finger your ability to transmit on a band though.

My local testing spot is about 80 miles away so I am hoping to be able to test-out for the General license, but my absolute goal right now is the Technician, mid Feb. The next most soonest is a few hours away end of April. That's why I wish to get the first two levels on the first go around. The Extra license will require much more study time I expect. I downloaded a free app just to self test, and purchased a study guide from amazon that will get me up to speed on the current info.

 

[CTS]

Today I completed and passed the FCC Technician Amateur radio certification licensing. In about a week I will have legal access to listen and transmit when the FCC enters it into the database. (the final step). I was pretty nervous, but actually it was a breeze for me. I will be studying the General (and hopefully the Extra) licensing requirements and to prepare for the next round sometime in the next few months.

There was at least 50 people in for different test levels, and I estimate about 2/3 of them passed. (and I never saw so many grey hairs gathered in one place before lol)

 

[Cedric]

Today I completed and passed the FCC Technician Amateur radio certification licensing. In about a week I will have legal access to listen and transmit when the FCC enters it into the database. (the final step). I was pretty nervous, but actually it was a breeze for me. I will be studying the General (and hopefully the Extra) licensing requirements and to prepare for the next round sometime in the next few months.

There was at least 50 people in for different test levels, and I estimate about 2/3 of them passed. (and I never saw so many grey hairs gathered in one place before lol)

Congrats!

 

[Cloaked]

Today I completed and passed the FCC Technician Amateur radio certification licensing. In about a week I will have legal access to listen and transmit when the FCC enters it into the database. (the final step). I was pretty nervous, but actually it was a breeze for me. I will be studying the General (and hopefully the Extra) licensing requirements and to prepare for the next round sometime in the next few months.

There was at least 50 people in for different test levels, and I estimate about 2/3 of them passed. (and I never saw so many grey hairs gathered in one place before lol)

Congrats! It's been a while and memory is a little off. There used to be a designator a ham could use to operate in the new bands as they moved up in class. I rmember only having to wait for my Novice ticket. All subsequent upgrades I was able to use the new bands as soon as I got home. Of course we had to go to the FCC field office to test so it went into the system right away.

 

[CTS]

The rulings now suggest if you are in the database you can talk, but if you are waiting like me, you have to wait to get entered and pay the $35 to get the download link for your cert and number as it isnt assigned until the FCC is done on their end. (my understanding). My test was at the Sheriffs department .

Thank you all for the congrats. I really enjoy testing myself on whatever. And this felt like success.

 

[CTS]

Finally got my call sign issued today. (no need to publish it, I only have handhelds atm)
Next test date end of April, gonna focus on the general, and extra if I have the time.

 

[CTS]

Well, I have spent a good part of a month cramming for the general and extra test. I completed reading the books I bought and did the self testing. Although I feel I am ready, I still have another month before the next nearby testing event at the sheriff 's office. So I am going to do all the books and self testing again. I will ace this, thereby completing my new years resolution for this year.

I am really enjoying this challenge, but I am aware it is taking what time i have to attend to my new forum.

 

[Cloaked]

Well, I have spent a good part of a month cramming for the general and extra test. I completed reading the books I bought and did the self testing. Although I feel I am ready, I still have another month before the next nearby testing event at the sheriff 's office. So I am going to do all the books and self testing again. I will ace this, thereby completing my new years resolution for this year.

I am really enjoying this challenge, but I am aware it is taking what time i have to attend to my new forum.

Good luck. You can do. If you think you know enough you do.