GeekNJ
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join:2000-09-23
Waldwick, NJ
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Re: Licensing thread
The info in the thread would prove useful to become entries in the forum FAQ.
For me, it wasn't a matter of being hard, just having the time to study. I felt 1/2 or more of the tech license was common sense and the remainder was technical info related to the hobby. I think anyone, with 2 weeks of reading either the ARRL guide or Gordon West's guide could pass a test without any problem. It's really just taking the initiative that's probably the biggest hurdle.
Heck there's even free guides on the Internet net, some which show the question and just the answer. Now folks might not "learn" the same info studying in that manner as they would from reading the detailed and information filled ARRL guide, but once licensed, you learn as much listening and participating in the first weekend as you would reading about it.
Also, a local radio club is probably a great asset for folks looking to get licensed or those newly licensed. I have a fabulous one by me and all the folks are great. The activities (on-air nets, foxhunts, swap meets, contests, etc) really enhance the overall experience.
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