Ham Test

[406Camper]

I passed my Ham Technician test today and officially became a member of the tighty-whities club. Highly recommend Hamstudy.org. I am not at all a technical person. Started 1 hour a day (you can break it up throughout the day) on Monday studying the questions online and I was testing at 90% by Friday. There are 35 questions total on the test of a pool of about 400 questions. If you are interested, do it now as there is a new test in JULY. Not sure if it will be easier or harder, but just new.
HAM is far superior to CB, FRS or GMRS.

 

[Meclizine]

I've been thinking about going for this, too. HAM does seem like the best, and since I do a lot of solo trips I should have a way to communicate. Are you going to stop at Technician or go higher?

 

[406Camper]

@Meclizine, I only need Technician for off road comms. I took the General today as well without looking at a single study question and failed miserably. I'd like to get into helping out with Search and Rescue in my local area, so I may go further. Probably just need to study like I did for a week again. Same format (35 questions) but I believe the pool of questions is greater. I hope this helps.

 

[ElementRob86]

You should get your call sign on FCC database within 5 business days. Print it off, sign it, and laminate!

KC3TIK

 

[Captqc]

Welcome to the club.
KJ7UWX

 

[StormRnr]

I got mine a few years ago. Never use it. None of my friends use it. all the hobby guys are like 90 years old.

 

[bonifacio]

I got mine a few years ago. Never use it. None of my friends use it. all the hobby guys are like 90 years old.

But it's a mod on the list.

 

[StormRnr]

But it's a mod on the list.

"In order to run the 100W ham radio I had to add a second battery, upgrade the alternator and run 8 AWG wire into the cab, but it's worth it cause the antenna looks RAD right next to the cheap amazon ditch light pods. Not sure why I get such bad reception though..."

 

[bonifacio]

C-C-C-C-COMBOOOO!

 

[jeepnik]

While I do have a license consider this. If the EOTWAWKI happens anyone with a set can transmit without fear. Who's going to be around to enforce the rules?

 

[406Camper]

Very valid point. I was surprised to learn that the FCC leaves the monitoring to local HAM clubs and repeaters for compliance. Who is going to be around then?

 

[Captqc]

While I do have a license consider this. If the EOTWAWKI happens anyone with a set can transmit without fear. Who's going to be around to enforce the rules?

The rules allow unlicensed use in emergencies anyway, but you’re right, there won’t be any enforcement.