On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 12:59:01 -0800, "Caveat Lector" wrote:

Additional info -- the FCC is not keeping track of code and no code Techs

If you take the tech exam with code be sure to get a certificate of
successful completion CSCE for the code test
So when you go to take the general or extra test you will have proof of
passing the code.

Ask your VE how long the cerificate is good for (may be one year)


March 12th test date.

Vinnie S.

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.

"Vinnie S." wrote in message
...
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

Most VE's send with the farnsworth method -- character speed is 12 to 15 WPM
with spacing to make the overall 5 wpm

See URL:
http://www.qsl.net/w9lj/ve_test_info.htm

Practice with Farnsworth on line
http://www.aa9pw.com/radio/morse.html

Again give us your city and state and we will get you in touch with your
local examiner who can answer all you questions with a phone call (local)
--
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Help The New Hams
Someone Helped You
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"Vinnie S." wrote in message
...
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.

On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 18:08:22 -0800, "Caveat Lector" wrote:

Most VE's send with the farnsworth method -- character speed is 12 to 15 WPM
with spacing to make the overall 5 wpm

See URL:
http://www.qsl.net/w9lj/ve_test_info.htm

Practice with Farnsworth on line
http://www.aa9pw.com/radio/morse.html

Again give us your city and state and we will get you in touch with your
local examiner who can answer all you questions with a phone call (local)


I am in Swedesboro, NJ. I am taking the March 12th test in Woodstown, and some
church. I have to sign up. I am at least taking the tech, maybe the morse.

Vinnie S.

Here is your VE Info:
12-Mar-2005
Sponsor: 96 OVER THE HILL GANG
Time: 10:00AM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: MARIE-KATHLEEN STAFFORD
(856)881-6777
Email:
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: SAINT LUKE'S CHURCH
37 E GRANT ST
TALK-IN 147.315 PL OF 156.7
WOODSTOWN, NJ 08098


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Help The New Hams
Someone Helped You
Or did You Forget That ?



"Vinnie S." wrote in message
...
On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 18:08:22 -0800, "Caveat Lector"
wrote:

Most VE's send with the farnsworth method -- character speed is 12 to 15
WPM
with spacing to make the overall 5 wpm

See URL:
http://www.qsl.net/w9lj/ve_test_info.htm

Practice with Farnsworth on line
http://www.aa9pw.com/radio/morse.html

Again give us your city and state and we will get you in touch with your
local examiner who can answer all you questions with a phone call (local)


I am in Swedesboro, NJ. I am taking the March 12th test in Woodstown, and
some
church. I have to sign up. I am at least taking the tech, maybe the morse.

Vinnie S.

On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 16:58:35 -0500, "JAMES HAMPTON"
wrote:

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.).


Thanks. That 18 wpm seemed rather quick on the first lesson. It wasn't so much
the speed of the letter, but the lack of gap between words.

Vinnie S.

On Fri, 11 Feb 2005 23:51:10 -0500, "Leland C. Scott"
wrote:

Freedom of choice. That was one of the arguments being used get rid of the
Morse Code test requirement with the FCC; why test for something you're
never going to use. Of course the pro code people have points on their side
too. If you want more on this debate than your stomach can handle just
mention this topic on "rec.radio.amateur.policy" and see what happens!


Welcome there my friend to the debate that never ends.......


30 years from now, when ham radio is gone, there will still be people
arguing that CW should have been retained as a requirement....

Dave
"Sandbagger"

Dave Hall wrote:

30 years from now, when ham radio is gone, there will still be people
arguing that CW should have been retained as a requirement....

Heh, wishful thinking. I'd think CB is more likely to go to the wayside
given the clearer sound with less interference on amatuer bands. Heck, you
can get a lot of the same traveller information on the right repeaters in
Oregon as you can on the CB, without the tradgedy of the commmons.

--
Paul Johnson

http://ursine.ca/~baloo/

On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 11:41:25 -0800, Paul Johnson
wrote:

Dave Hall wrote:

30 years from now, when ham radio is gone, there will still be people
arguing that CW should have been retained as a requirement....

Heh, wishful thinking. I'd think CB is more likely to go to the wayside
given the clearer sound with less interference on amatuer bands.

I'm not trying to slam the service, I'm just realistically considering
technological advancements in the wireless world, and the probability
that the current service of ham radio could hope to fit in in that
picture. CB is in the same boat more or less.


Heck, you
can get a lot of the same traveller information on the right repeaters in
Oregon as you can on the CB, without the tradgedy of the commmons.

In 30 years, it will be even more likely that you'll have satellite,
internet, and local sensors giving you instant traveler information,
to display on your vehicle operator's console. You will also have
wireless phone service and/or an internet VOIP chat service available.
All of which will make having an analog 2-way radio superfluous.

Don't get me wrong, I am approaching the age where nostalgic charm
starts to appeal more than technical superiority. But at some point,
things will have to "give", especially when the clamor for bandwidth
heats up as more and more wireless services compete for "air time".

Dave
"Sandbagger"
http://home.ptd.net/~n3cvj