Just get your ticket? Let us know here! in Ham Radio http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r19470997 en Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:25:13 EDT Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:25:13 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23051422 mloebl : Well after a year of putting it off... I finally took the Extra today and passed, only got 2 questions wrong :) I got one of the books last year but had a tough time convincing myself to buckle down and go thru it. My buddy this week mentioned he wanted to go for his Tech so figured it would motivate me to finish what I started. Glad that's done, but have this odd feeling of "Now what?" My buddy passed too, just barely, but he made it to get his Tech.

-Mike
KB1MTS]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23051422 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:43:18 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22976649 MazakGuy7 : Went in on 8/28/2009, and took all 3 tests. Ticket issued on 9/1/2009, way faster then I thought. Missed the Extra by 4 questions. Guess that was not too bad for about 2 hours of study, lol. I thought the tests were easy, except for the Extra. Will pass that one at the end of the month!

Hope too work you all on the air.

73
Jeff
KD8LYP]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22976649 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:19:35 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22757915 johnsteele : Actually I am studying for Extra now. I started 7/1 and ace'd Tech/General 7/11 but decided against going to Extra at the same time, just too much material in two weeks :-)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22757915 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:10:21 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22744429 GeekNJ : Congrats!!! NSE - Now Studying for Extra :-)

Enjoy all the new privileges you earned. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22744429 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:35:52 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22744292 SmokChsr : Congrats!! humm.. (Kicked John 4 Not Sharing Ellen) Oh wait your John.. oops.. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22744292 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:08:43 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22744157 johnsteele : Passed General 07/13/09 and received KJ4NSE effective today. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22744157 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:43:33 EDT Tech light for 17 years.. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22622849 SmokChsr : Some 17 years ago I sat down (twice) and took the test to get a no-code tech. The first test kicked me in the rear, simple little phrases like "Broadcast" Where I come from (commercial radio) to broadcast is a good thing, apparently not in the HAM world. So I had to study a bit to get up on terminology of the HAM world and I finally scraped by. (actually got though written to Advanced at that time).
So finally after 17 years as a tech, I decided to upgrade (now that I don't have to repeatedly prove that my code speed is still 0 WPM). After glancing at some of the study material in January I took the test again a couple weeks ago and upgraded to general, but fell short by 2 questions of extra. Today another testing was offered and yes.. I'm now officially at the Extra level, Extra what I'm not sure, but I'm Extra... ( so now you get to "read all about it")
Of course now I still need to figure out where I can go with my "new privileges" of either General or Extra. I have an HF radio (Yaseu 747) that I bought years ago to use as a generator for commercial work. I know it's not the best, but it'll give me something to play with for a while. I guess I might want to find the mic for it, I only ever used the MOX button.

The SAARS club »www.saarsham.net/ offered the testing during their field day activities this morning. I did stick around a bit and check a few antennas they were putting up with my Power AIM-120 "antenna analyzer" so it was a fun day. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22622849 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:12:54 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22599057 Napsterbater : Was Just issued KJ4NBB now I just need a mobile or base radio, Have an HT but it is VHF only and the repeaters in this area kinda suck :-/.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22599057 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:30:44 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22474938 WiseOldNerd : Old nerd is now new ham: KF7CUM
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My perception is REALITY]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22474938 Sun, 31 May 2009 22:58:00 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21332181 GeekNJ : My first HF unit was a loaner from a friend. He also provided me a G5RV wire antenna that he had, a power supply and an antenna tuner. Might be worthwhile asking if anyone has one they aren't using. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21332181 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:49:29 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21331216 Splitpair :
said by GeekNJ See Profile :

Congrats! Get on 20m and make a bunch of contacts during the CQ WW SSB contest going on this weekend.
It's a slow process first I need to get my hands on a little spending money and then on to find some HF gear.

Wayne
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said by GeekNJ See Profile :

Congrats! Get on 20m and make a bunch of contacts during the CQ WW SSB contest going on this weekend.
Thats one of my favs, had my state ARES conference this weekend though. Thats what I get for taking an ADEC position... :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21330591 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:13:24 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21326499 burner50 : I missed this thread...

Finally got my name in the DB, a month after I passed the test (long Story)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21326499 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:22:05 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21326045 KeysCapt : Attaboy Wayne!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21326045 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:28:02 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21323885 GeekNJ : Congrats! Get on 20m and make a bunch of contacts during the CQ WW SSB contest going on this weekend.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21323885 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:45:07 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21323733 Splitpair : As of 10:20 est now holding a general class ticket here.

Wayne]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21323733 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:08:15 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20935565 chandom : Only minor issue I have right now is lack of every thing.

Only thing I have is an IC-91AD, the D-Star concept caught my interest.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20935565 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:12:09 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20934942 GeekNJ : Cool beans. Sites like QRZ.com should pick it up tomorrow. I'll listen for you on HF. Seems we usually have a good opening on 20m between FL and NJ (when I get back there).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20934942 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:20:02 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20932739 chandom : The FCC has just blessed me with AJ4KK.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20932739 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:46:11 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20921947 chandom : Thanks all, never did I think the wait for my call sign would be so painful.
Looks like I should be getting it assigned on Monday or Tuesday.

Doing the research I would venture getting assigned AJ4K*.
* being any letter between I and Z]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20921947 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:06:59 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20921205 IPingUPing : Wow! Congrats chandom See Profile!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20921205 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:34:56 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20906597 GeekNJ : Well, it's kind of like being a rookie and winning the MVP and super bowl. No where to go but down ;)

Congratulations!!! That's quite an accomplishment to be proud of. Let us all know when you show up in the FCC database with that shiny new call sign.

As for me, if nothing grabs too much of my time between now and the test, I'll shoot for Sept when the next test is given in my area and if not, the following month. We'll see how it goes. But I sure can't match the hat trick you just pulled off. Congrats again!
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said by chandom See Profile :

I passed all three elements tonight.
The VEs said I was the second one to pass all the elements with one test fee in last 6 months. I also got to be the first person to take and pass the updated Extra test in the group.

Should have my Extra call sign by the end of the week.

Best of luck to all who are studying.
AWESOME!!!

Can't add much more than that!!

73
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"Follow The White Rabbit....."]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20906287 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:56:43 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20905481 chandom : I passed all three elements tonight.
The VEs said I was the second one to pass all the elements with one test fee in last 6 months. I also got to be the first person to take and pass the updated Extra test in the group.

Should have my Extra call sign by the end of the week.

Best of luck to all who are studying.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20905481 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:06:35 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20839737 KA3SGM : Congrats Subaru!!!

KB1 Quebec-XRay-Oscar, sounds like a mighty fine call to listen for on the bands!!

The phonetics there sound VERY distinct, I think you will find that call to be excellent for Contesting and Weak Signal work.

In addition to just talking on the local repeaters that is.. :D
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"Lithium is no longer available on credit"]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20839737 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:15:44 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20829535 IPingUPing : And the FCC has chosen... and I am KJ4FIK. Coming soon to an Atlanta area repeater near you.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20829535 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:26:19 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20818540 IPingUPing : Passed Technician today and bought my first rig. Should have my calls mid next week! Next stop - General!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20818540 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:34:14 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20797536 Subaru : Finally.. for some reason it was not coming up under the search but here it is...

KB1QXO

Grant 07/15/2008 Expiration:07/15/2018
Effective:07/15/2008


Operator Class:Technician

At least the call sign is not bad.. easy to remember
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20797536 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:28:14 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20742947 KeysCapt : Congratulations, and thanks for sharing the motivation ... that's good info for the "why bother" folks. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20742947 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:56:02 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20742393 TheDreamer : My new callsign now shows up in the ULS....

I am now W0LKC.

Many years ago, I got my ticket in Canada as VE6LKC. Have both Basic and Advanced qualifications up there (which makes me fully qualified.)

I became less active though after working a flood in '95 (next time I'll try not to discount the importance of my getting sleep and food during it), and even more so when I ceased to be a home owner (and moved to the US [in '98], when I stopped completely....on account the regs say a US citizen in the US needs a US license.)

I only just got around to taking exams to get a US license...passed Technician on June 1st, passed General on June 22nd. Plan to study, and try for Extra ... possibly the next time a test session rolls around.

I had tried General when I wrote Tech, and with no studying for it...I only missed it by 2. I was asked if I wanted to try for Extra after I passed my General, but choose not to. Since the test was about to change, and I was fairly sure that I wouldn't pass.....had done a practice one and only gotten 48%.

Actually, before I wrote the Tech, I had done a practice General online...and also missed it by 2.

Anyways...soon after I got my sequentially assigned FCC callsign, I put in a vanity callsign application....

I did check in a few times to local 2m nets using the previous FCC callsign (KD0EFR). Now I'm waiting for the next 2m net to announce my new callsign :D

FWIW, I largely motivated into getting a license after a ice storm last winter. Sitting around in the dark with no power, no light, no heat, and no Internet, I started reading through the Technician study book.
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KB3RHV]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20625972 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:11:21 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20323107 KeysCapt : Double welcome then ... welcome back, and thanks for joining the site!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20323107 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:57:26 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20321908 KD8IIB : Old Ham and new Ham
Hi there.
Had my novice back in the mid 70's, but due to circumstances back then let it expire.
Recently got the bug again, took the test, and was issued KD8IIB on April 10th.

KD8IIB
Kevin
Grove City, OH]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20321908 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:27:18 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20318697 KeysCapt : Congratulations you guys! Thanks for letting us know.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20318697 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:12:18 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20317301 Scorpius : Hello Everyone,

I took my Technician Class Exam on 3/29 and received my license on 4/3. I am now studying for my General Class license and am planning to take the test for it on 4/29.

Tom
KD0DOS]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20317301 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:21:43 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20314004 anon : Kevin
KD8IIB
Grove City, OH

P.S. Disregard the sbcglobal.net address....am at work and they are connected to SBC.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20314004 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:36:09 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20155100 jcallari :
said by Gbcue See Profile :

Just got mine today.

KI6PFE and now I'm ready to transmit!
Congrats! That was pretty quick.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20155100 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:54:08 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20155095 Gbcue : Just got mine today.

KI6PFE and now I'm ready to transmit!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20155095 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:53:19 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20133151 JJV : Ok As of today its KE7PYQ / AG and AANOAH. :)

Now I need new toys.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20133151 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:01:51 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19831530 KeysCapt : Congrats to you too!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19831530 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:31:10 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19822301 jcallari :
KC2SRI

Just got my name in the ULS database today. Pretty neat. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19822301 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:24:03 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19816476 KeysCapt : Outstanding ... congratulations!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19816476 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:11:13 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19813995 Frostbite : Call Sign: KB1PVK
Radio Service: HA - Amateur
Status: Active
Auth Type: Regular

Dates
Grant: 01/15/2008
Expiration: 01/15/2018
Effective: 01/15/2008

Amateur Data
Operator Class: Technician
Group: D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19813995 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:08:29 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19573157 ds5v50 :
said by TODDRICK See Profile :

Now on to the Extra?

Going to Hamvention next year?

Todd
Yes on the Extra but in good time.. I have the ticket, now I need the gear to make it worth while..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19573157 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 07:31:25 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19567745 TODDRICK : Excellent, HF can be a lot of fun and it doesn't have to take fancy antennas and radios to enjoy. Propagation seems to be improving weekly.

Now on to the Extra?

Going to Hamvention next year?

Todd]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19567745 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:22:08 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19566573 ds5v50 : Hi all.. I had my Tech but have now gotten
my upgrade to General.

KD8CPI :)
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Status Active Auth Type Regular
Dates
Grant 11/27/2007 Expiration 11/27/2017
Effective 11/27/2007
Operator Class Technician ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19526955 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:51:19 EDT Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19484166 evilghost : Place holder, will update when I get my callsign.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19484166 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:41:39 EDT Just get your ticket? Let us know here! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19470997 KeysCapt : Suggested by sporkme See Profile, this is a thread for those who might have come here and gotten interested, and/or those who have just been newly licensed. It would be great to keep track of our members and visitors who checked out the forum and subsequently received their tickets.

Maybe evilghost See Profile can kick it off by adding a post here about he and his dad just getting licensed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19470997 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:49:40 EDT