Ham Test ( amature radio...not Honey Baked !)

jpzkj · **Posted:** Tue May 09, 2006 12:40 am

There is a test the last Saturday of every month in Long Beach (other places too im sure).

I'm going to take it the last weekend of June (HDR is in the way this month)

Is there anyone that would be interested in taking the test ?

http://www.w6trw.com/ve_testing/ve_testinghtml.htm

Practice tests at :

http://www.qrz.com/p/testing.pl

http://www.eham.net/exams/

http://www.w8mhb.com/exam/

http://www.aa9pw.com/radio/

skrracing · **Posted:** Tue May 09, 2006 1:51 am

KG6MYI for ID... ham is a great way to go for radios. Very long range... CB is like 5 miles... Wally and I have talked to each other on ham at well over 60 miles away. This can be a great thing when out in the middle of no-where. it is very easy to get set upo today with ham radio and you do not have to know morse code any more. later...Clint

mozul · **Posted:** Sat May 13, 2006 11:32 am

When you get your license, you can talk to me too. I am KG6MTE. As for the rig to get a 2Meter unit is fine with 25 or more watts. I got mine real cheap at the TRW Ham Radio Swap meet that happens on the last saturday of every month. Or you can get one on eBay for <$200 with 2meter and 440 Mhz combined. And of course you can buy new at a HAM Radio store.

Looking Forward to hearing you on the air.

-Kirk
KG6MTE

jpzkj · **Posted:** Sun May 14, 2006 2:15 pm

Just an update for anyone interested

There is a Test at the Eagle Rock City Hall on May 21sth @ 3pm. They are also offering a 2 day class before the test. Class is May 20th 9am-3pm and May 21st 9am-3pm with the test at 3pm. ( 50 bucks for the class/test and 14 bucks for just the test).

http://www.ircradio.org/

Thanks Kirk...I will be checking that swapmeet out for sure

jpzkj · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2006 1:33 am

I missed the adopt a trail run today becuase I took my stoopid ham test in Eagle Rock today.

Can't tell you what my call sign for about a week or so...but I squeeked by and that's all that matters

mozul · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2006 1:34 am

Congratulations! You will get your call sign soon.

jpzkj · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2006 1:35 am

mozul wrote:

Congratulations! You will get your call sign soon.

You must have posted while I was editing...

Yep, I passed.

Thanks Kirk :mrgreen:

skrracing · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2006 12:46 pm

Very cool Jeff. Welcome to the world of ham. Really glad you took the time to get this done. Keep an eye on the QRZ.com site and they have an area for the new listings. Very cool. Later...Clint

KJ Willy · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2006 7:46 pm

You also missed John Bull.

Hope it was worth it.

jpzkj · **Posted:** Tue May 23, 2006 12:46 am

KJ Willy wrote:

You also missed John Bull.

Hope it was worth it.

Ah...yeah it was, thanks

tskalil · **Posted:** Tue May 23, 2006 12:52 am

Dang, there goes the neighborhood. I knew they must have dropped their standards when they let me in.

Jeff, did you know you can get vanity call signs? For instance: KJ6JP. Congrats!!

allyrand · **Posted:** Tue May 23, 2006 1:13 am

way to go Jeff...now the few people that have 2 meter can talk smack about JJ...you are going to love 2 meter..you will never want to use your CB again..thats for sure...KG6RUI out

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Tue May 23, 2006 7:31 am

Nobody will know when I get mine because I will keep it a secret and then I Will hear you talking smack....... BTW, I love the attention.... :twisted:

...even if it is negative. :wink:

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Tue May 23, 2006 1:42 pm

so which is the simplest test to take? to be certified. general, tech etc. So im legal to talk on the radio. I have heard in the past about taking the non-codec or something like that because it is easier. please give me the knowledge.... :oops:

corwyyn · **Posted:** Tue May 23, 2006 3:19 pm

0311_DoC wrote:

so which is the simplest test to take? to be certified. general, tech etc. So im legal to talk on the radio. I have heard in the past about taking the non-codec or something like that because it is easier. please give me the knowledge.... :oops:

Technician (no-code) would be the easiest way to get into Amatuer Radio. All you need to do is pick up some study materials. Since you're in Vegas, I would suggest going to Amatuer Radio Supply; they are located at 4640 S Polaris Ave, and they'll be more than happy to get you started. You can also take tests online to improve your chances of passing the first time.

Heres the lowdown on the license classes:

Technician - entry level license, no morse code required. Restricted to all bands above 50MHz.

General - Mid level, requires 5 word per minute (wpm) code test. This one lets you get on the HF (shortwave) bands and talk world-wide with your own radio, but has restrictions on broadcast frequencies on HF.

Extra - Top level. Requires 5wpm code test. No restrictions on any band.

Now with that being said, you CAN still talk to the world with a Tech license - just find yourself an Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP) node and connect to another node anywhere in the world. More info at www.irlp.net.

And JJ, as long as you have a scanner you can listen to all the smack they throw at ya, then spring it on 'em when they get a little too cocky

jpzkj · **Posted:** Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:53 pm

Ok...got my call sign in the mail today

KI6EAX

Kilo Inda 6 Echo Alpha Xray

No radio.....but hey...one thing at a time huh !

tskalil · **Posted:** Sat Jun 03, 2006 12:30 am

KI6EAX, KI6EAX, this is KG6AIT. Congrats, Jeff. Of course, now we can't talk about you on 2 meter any more. Wait - you don't have a radio yet. Ahh.

corwyyn · **Posted:** Sat Jun 03, 2006 3:59 am

Congrats Jeff. Now go out and get that radio in the KJ so you can get on the air!

73s de AD5VG.

jpzkj · **Posted:** Sun Jun 04, 2006 1:21 am

What do you guys think about these... I like the detachable face option and Eham gave Them pretty good marks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=9733467879&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/YAESU-7800R-DUAL-BAND-MOBILE-TRANSCEIVER_W0QQitemZ9735337096QQcategoryZ40069QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kenwood-TM-G707A-Dual-Band-Mobile-Transceiver_W0QQitemZ9736369332QQcategoryZ40067QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Sun Jun 04, 2006 1:34 am

jpzkj wrote:

What do you guys think about these... I like the detachable face option and Eham gave Them pretty good marks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=9733467879&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

that is the one I have, and I think its very functional. I love the detachable face.

heres my lil thread on it.

www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=4844

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