"Vinnie S." wrote in message
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On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 09:40:24 -0800, "Caveat Lector"
wrote:


"Vinnie S." wrote in message
.. .

Now I am confused. If I take the tech, I can only upgrade to General is
I
do it
within 1 year? Otherwise, I have to retake the tech?

You can take the tech test and the general test and the extra test
together -- all in one test session if you want.

If you get a Tech license first (code or no code) -- you can take the
general test and extra any time - no time limit.

However if you obtained a no-code Tech license -- you have to pass the
code
test when going for general or extra

If you pass the code test but fail the written test -- you have code
credit
for a year. I think this is right, if not will get back to you here.

Let us know your city and state -- we will try to put you in touch with
an
examiner with a telephone number -- you can clear this all up with a
single
phone call.


Do you know what speed the morse test is given at?

Vinnie S.

The test is 5 words per minute. I believe they send individual characters
at around 15 and pad the space between letters and words to bring the
average down to 5 words per minute. A no-brainer.

Check this out:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HamRadioHelpGroup

A great group which helps folks get their first ticket and/or upgrade their
current ticket. Open to all (including cb, scanner enthusiasts, frs, murs,
hams, and whatever. No flames.).



Best regards from Rochester, NY
Jim