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![]() "dave" wrote in message . .. I used these an Gordon West's Extra book to go from no license to Amateur Extra in 5 weeks. Of course when I took my Extra test at Grumman their were 12 year old Asian middle-schoolers getting theirs. I didn't look for a VE until I was at 100% on 3 consecutive tries on the practice exams. The FCC tests are easier than the practice exams. I used the Gorden West tapes to learn the code. That was many years ago. They seem good to me. I did not use anything to learn the written tests. I have been in electronics for many years so the technical questions were easy, just had to learn the rules. I don't see how you can say the FCC test are any easier than the practice exams. The question and answers are suspose to be the same. While I have been a ham for over 35 years, I hear how hard the tests are suspose to be. I do go to the QRZ practice tests about once a year just to see how well I can do without the pressure. Usually get over 90% in a very short time. Now the tests are just how well one can memorize the Q&As. I always tell the new people to just memorize the Q&As and do not try to learn anything. Then if they are really serious about learning instead of talking, get a Handbook and study that. I almost think it should be required to own a Handbook before you take the test or get a license. Atleast have access to one if there are several hams in one family. |
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