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Old April 16th 07, 03:32 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
Wimpie Wimpie is offline
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Default Horrible, Horrible HF reception

On 16 abr, 14:40, dxAce wrote:
watchman wrote:
If you are not in electronics, try to get some help from a radio
amateur.


Best Regards


Wim
PA3DJS


He is a radio amateur, and he even holds an Extra class license.


Do they have an Extra Class license in the Netherlands?


Until some years ago, we had 4 licenses, ranging from A to D

A: theory + 12Wpm morse code (R&W), access to all bands (call sign
starting with PA)
B: theory + 8Wpm morse code (R&W), access to most/all bands, however
with limited power at HF (call sign starting with PB)
C: theory, access to all bands above 30 MHz (call sign starting with
PE).
D: simple theory, access to some parts of 2m and 70 cm only (with
reduced power, call sign starting with PD).

Now, there are 2 licenses only:
F, theory only, access to all bands with mostly 400 Wpep (120W at UHF/
SHF frequencies). There is no morse code requirement.
N. Simple theory only, access to some parts of 40m, 20m, full 10m,
full 2m and full 70 cm, all with max 25W PEP.

For all licenses there are no restrictions in antenna gain, no strict
separation in prefix.

When you pass the test (theory only, no practice at all), after
receiving you call, you have access to everything. There is no
intermediate period or practical test as on some other countries.

¿What are the differences between the Regular Class en US Extra Class?

Best Regards,

Wim
PA3DJS