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    From Kawasu@VERT/ZENBBS to All on Sun Oct 5 14:39:00 2025
    Is there a recommended website to take practice tests for getting a HAM License

    Thanks


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  • From phigan@VERT/TACOPRON to Kawasu on Sun Oct 5 21:38:12 2025
    Re: HAM Practice Test
    By: Kawasu to All on Sun Oct 05 2025 02:39 pm

    Is there a recommended website to take practice tests for getting a HAM Lice

    There might be others that people recommend, but hamstudy.org is free.

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  • From Kawasu@VERT/ZENBBS to phigan on Mon Oct 6 06:22:00 2025
    Thank You appreciate it


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  • From Daryl Stout@VERT/TBOLTBBS to Kawasu on Wed Oct 8 03:02:08 2025
    Is there a recommended website to take practice tests for
    getting a HAM License

    I recommend HamTestOnline (https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com).

    It's all web browser based, with nothing to download or install
    on your computer. They not only cover the questions, but they
    explain the concepts (as to why the answer is what it is), so you
    are learning something, and not just memorizing answers.

    When you get to 80% studying, start taking practice tests. When
    you start scoring 85% or better consistently, you are ready for
    the real thing.

    But, while it is a subscription service (the fee is determined on
    how many exams you want to take), they do offer a money back guarantee
    if you fail the exam. So, you get your ham radio license or your money back...you can't lose.

    I studied 2 hours a day for 2 weeks, and went from Technician to
    General in 14 days, and General to Amateur Extra 13 days later. It was
    the best money that I ever spent in amateur radio.

    73,

    Daryl, N5VLZ

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  • From Matthew Munson@VERT/IUTOPIA to DARYL STOUT on Tue Oct 14 21:55:00 2025
    Is there a recommended website to take practice tests for
    getting a HAM License
    I bought the Gordon West book and I need to study it so I can get my
    General Upgrade.

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  • From Daryl Stout@VERT/TBOLTBBS to Matthew Munson on Wed Oct 15 02:51:19 2025
    Matt,

    I bought the Gordon West book and I need to study it so I can
    get my General Upgrade.

    The General Class license is the one that most hams operating HF,
    hold.

    Except for 500 kilohertz of spectrum on 80, 40, 20, and 15 meters,
    you have full amateur privileges with a General Class license...far
    more than what the Technician Class license offers.

    There are 5 reasons one might want to upgrade to Amateur Extra,
    the top of the line, as follows:

    1) Full amateur radio privileges, although you still have to stay
    at least 500 kilohertz away from the band edges on HF, to avoid
    going out of band.

    2) Access to the 2x1 or 1x2 callsigns...IF you're LUCKY enough to
    get one...you may have to settle for a 2x2 callsign.

    3) With a CEPT license in traveling overseas, you have full amateur
    privileges.

    4) As a Volunteer Examiner (VE), you can give and grade ALL of the
    exams (Technician, General, and Amateur Extra), and NOT just the
    Technician Class exam.

    5) Snob appeal (hi hi).

    While I had to upgrade to Amateur Extra to be a VE Team Leader,
    when I'm on the air, I stay in the Technician Class bands, as I
    enjoy them.

    73,

    Daryl, N5VLZ

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  • From Mortar@VERT/EOTLBBS to Daryl Stout on Sat Oct 18 09:48:25 2025
    Re: Re: HAM Practice Test
    By: Daryl Stout to Matthew Munson on Wed Oct 15 2025 02:51:19

    1) Full amateur radio privileges, although you still have to stay
    at least 500 kilohertz away from the band edges on HF, to avoid
    going out of band.

    Then why not make that point the true band edge, then you wouldn't have to worry about getting too close.

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  • From phigan@VERT/TACOPRON to Mortar on Sat Oct 18 08:26:58 2025
    Re: Re: HAM Practice Test
    By: Mortar to Daryl Stout on Sat Oct 18 2025 09:48 am

    Then why not make that point the tru
    band edge, then you wouldn't have to
    worry about getting too close.

    Well, this way it goes to 11.

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  • From Daryl Stout@VERT/TBOLTBBS to Mortar on Sun Oct 19 12:56:01 2025
    1) Full amateur radio privileges, although you still have to stay
    at least 500 kilohertz away from the band edges on HF, to avoid
    going out of band.

    Then why not make that point the true band edge, then you
    wouldn't have to worry about getting too close.

    I didn't make the rules...you'll have to talk to the FCC about
    that.

    Daryl, N5VLZ

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