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Here's the search page to look yours up:
http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchFrc.jsp The search engine isn't too swift though. Last name first. |
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I noticed that you need to submit passport type photos and 6 month
endorsement from somebody. Gotta laugh. If you want to do away with a license, make sure they have to pass muster from someone unqualified. |
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I have also noticed that most of the PGs don't even have an FRN #
"JB" wrote in message news:7k9Bk.535$1a2.501@trnddc04... I noticed that you need to submit passport type photos and 6 month endorsement from somebody. Gotta laugh. If you want to do away with a license, make sure they have to pass muster from someone unqualified. |
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On Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:40:34 GMT, "JB" wrote:
I have also noticed that most of the PGs don't even have an FRN # What's a PG? #11th commandment: thou shalt not abrev. I haven't seen any FRN numbers in any signatures. Here's mine, if you must: 0003838828 http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/results.jsp?licSearchKey=licSearcKey20088201351478 &curPage=1&reqPage=1&printable Oh swell. My marine radio operators license is missing... -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
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![]() I have also noticed that most of the PGs don't even have an FRN # What's a PG? Its the first two letters in the FCC General RadioTelephone Operator License number. Ed K7AAT |
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On 21 Sep 2008 03:37:42 GMT, Ed
wrote: I have also noticed that most of the PGs don't even have an FRN # What's a PG? Its the first two letters in the FCC General RadioTelephone Operator License number. Ed K7AAT Thanks. ULS, CORES, FRN numbers, and such started around 1998(?). It was essentially optional (because the system didn't work) until about mid 2000, when Congress demanded that all business with government agencies include an SSI number (social security number). To get an FRN number, you need to supply an SSI number. I passed my GROL in Nov 1994, somewhat before FRN numbers were first issued. Prior to that, I had an FCC 2nd and later 1st RadioTelephone license with radar endorsement. I didn't want to deal with the ULS mess so I avoided getting one. I eventually wanted to upgrade from Technican class to General class[1], and which required an FRN number. Oh well. Some of my friends and accomplises that obtained GROL licenses at the same time as me still have not obtained FRN numbers. [1] I was going to just sign the paperwork for the General class license as I had passed 5 wpm back in the stone age of ham radio as a Novice. However, the VE assured me that the price was the same for the Extra Class license, so I should try taking it anyway. The logic seemed reasonable except for one problem. I hadn't studied for the Extra in the slightest. So, I blundered, guessed, snarled, and muddled my way through the Extra exam, fully expecting to fail miserably. I had to borrow a calculator. I was amazed when I passed the Extra by one question. I'm fairly sure I answered all the technical questions correctly, but missed most of the operating, band limits, sub-bands, rules, and regs. -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
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![]() "Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message ... ... the VE assured me that the price was the same for the Extra Class license, so I should try taking it anyway. The logic seemed reasonable except for one problem. I hadn't studied for the Extra in the slightest. So, I blundered, guessed, snarled, and muddled my way through the Extra exam, fully expecting to fail ... My experience, too. I think if I hadn't known reactance vectors, I would have failed it. Tip of the hat to ELI the ICEman. "Sal" (KD6VKW) |
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![]() "Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message ... On 21 Sep 2008 03:37:42 GMT, Ed wrote: I have also noticed that most of the PGs don't even have an FRN # What's a PG? Its the first two letters in the FCC General RadioTelephone Operator License number. Ed K7AAT Thanks. ULS, CORES, FRN numbers, and such started around 1998(?). It was essentially optional (because the system didn't work) until about mid 2000, when Congress demanded that all business with government agencies include an SSI number (social security number). To get an FRN number, you need to supply an SSI number. I passed my GROL in Nov 1994, somewhat before FRN numbers were first issued. Prior to that, I had an FCC 2nd and later 1st RadioTelephone license with radar endorsement. I didn't want to deal with the ULS mess so I avoided getting one. I eventually wanted to upgrade from Technican class to General class[1], and which required an FRN number. Oh well. Some of my friends and accomplises that obtained GROL licenses at the same time as me still have not obtained FRN numbers. [1] I was going to just sign the paperwork for the General class license as I had passed 5 wpm back in the stone age of ham radio as a Novice. However, the VE assured me that the price was the same for the Extra Class license, so I should try taking it anyway. The logic seemed reasonable except for one problem. I hadn't studied for the Extra in the slightest. So, I blundered, guessed, snarled, and muddled my way through the Extra exam, fully expecting to fail miserably. I had to borrow a calculator. I was amazed when I passed the Extra by one question. I'm fairly sure I answered all the technical questions correctly, but missed most of the operating, band limits, sub-bands, rules, and regs. ---------- I took the General Radiotelephone Operator's License exam in 1981, just after it went into effect. However, they were still giving the old 2nd class exam, which was mostly about tube technology and which shared nothing in common with the Extra Class amateur exam of the time. My original license number was PG-3-110. I took the exam for the radar endorsement a few months later and they changed the license number to something else, which slips my mind at the moment. Ed Cregger |
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Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On 21 Sep 2008 03:37:42 GMT, Ed wrote: I have also noticed that most of the PGs don't even have an FRN # What's a PG? Its the first two letters in the FCC General RadioTelephone Operator License number. Ed K7AAT Thanks. ULS, CORES, FRN numbers, and such started around 1998(?). It was essentially optional (because the system didn't work) until about mid 2000, when Congress demanded that all business with government agencies include an SSI number (social security number). To get an FRN number, you need to supply an SSI number. I passed my GROL in Nov 1994, somewhat before FRN numbers were first issued. Prior to that, I had an FCC 2nd and later 1st RadioTelephone license with radar endorsement. I didn't want to deal with the ULS mess so I avoided getting one. I eventually wanted to upgrade from Technican class to General class[1], and which required an FRN number. Oh well. Some of my friends and accomplises that obtained GROL licenses at the same time as me still have not obtained FRN numbers. [1] I was going to just sign the paperwork for the General class license as I had passed 5 wpm back in the stone age of ham radio as a Novice. However, the VE assured me that the price was the same for the Extra Class license, so I should try taking it anyway. The logic seemed reasonable except for one problem. I hadn't studied for the Extra in the slightest. So, I blundered, guessed, snarled, and muddled my way through the Extra exam, fully expecting to fail miserably. I had to borrow a calculator. I was amazed when I passed the Extra by one question. I'm fairly sure I answered all the technical questions correctly, but missed most of the operating, band limits, sub-bands, rules, and regs. You've described a key test taking strategy that applies well beyond the FCC license exams. No licensing authority requires 100% scores, and they generally specify the distribution of questions among subjects. (this is true for pilot exams and the professional engineering exams, as well). One can reasonably take a strategy of spending your study time to get perfect score on the parts you know and accepting what you get on the parts you don't. Overall, I believe that the lower "stress level" going into the test knowing that even if you screw up the small number of questions you don't know, you can still "pass", is an overall benefit. This, is, of course, why you have behind the wheel driving tests, have to have an examiner check ride, or reference letters and proven experience for all those licenses. The folks giving the test KNOW that you can't possibly test everything. |
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