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Dee D. Flint wrote:
wrote in message news:jpDhb.535678$cF.207422@rwcrnsc53... MikeB wrote: MikeB wrote: wrote in message There is NO Tech Plus test. Only Tech, General and Extra. -Frank Hmmmm. How about "Technicians with HF" (term is from the ARRL website)? I was trying to say that I was also taking the code test portion also. MikeB There is no Tech with HF. You need a General Class. 73 Frank K3EKO Hmmmmm, the FCC (http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/ama...atorclass.html)says "A Technician Class licensee who also has passed a 5 words-per-minute (wpm) telegraphy examination receives privileges in four long distance shortwave bands in the HF range (3-30 MHz) (Refer to Section 97.301)" Is this incorrect or outdated? As I said before this is all new to me! MikeB Incorrect and Outdated. Prior to the FCC restructuring of the Amateur Bands, Tech Plus's could operate on HF. However, with the new rules in place, you need to be a General class or higher in order to operate on HF. 73 Frank K3EKO WRONG. Go read the rules. Any Tech who passes the 5wpm gets the same HF privileges as the old Tech Plus and Novice classes. I am a VE and also teach license classes for prospective licensees. Just read the latest copy of ARRL's "Now You're Talking" or the Gordon West study guide. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE VE for ARRL and W5YI I don't care about the ARRL. THey can go to HELL. |
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Dee D. Flint wrote:
wrote in message news:5nEhb.724429$Ho3.176893@sccrnsc03... El Martillo wrote: Frank wrote: There is NO Tech Plus test. Only Tech, General and Extra. -Frank But at URL: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/classes.html It states: Technician Class Hams enter the hobby as Technicians by passing a 35-question multiple-choice examination. No Morse code test is required. The exam covers basic regulations, operating practices, and electronics theory, with a focus on VHF and UHF applications. Technician Class operators are authorized to use all amateur VHF and UHF frequencies (all frequencies above 50 MHz). Technicians who pass a 5 WPM Morse code examination are entitled to limited power outputs on certain HF frequencies. "Technicians with HF" may operate on the 80, 40, and 15 meter bands using CW, and on the 10 meter band using CW, voice, and digital modes. Also for freq and power limits -- see URL: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/reg.../allocate.html Believe who you want. That only applies to old tech plus licensees. New Tech's CANNOT operate HF. How many times am I going to have to explain this??? 73 Frank K3EKO Just as many times as I must tell you that you are WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. Techs who pass 5wpm get the old Tech Plus/Novice HF privileges. Says so right in the FCC rules and all the up to date study guides. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE VE for ARRL and W5YI What kind of dope are you smoking? |
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Dee D. Flint wrote:
wrote in message news:5nEhb.724429$Ho3.176893@sccrnsc03... El Martillo wrote: Frank wrote: There is NO Tech Plus test. Only Tech, General and Extra. -Frank But at URL: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/classes.html It states: Technician Class Hams enter the hobby as Technicians by passing a 35-question multiple-choice examination. No Morse code test is required. The exam covers basic regulations, operating practices, and electronics theory, with a focus on VHF and UHF applications. Technician Class operators are authorized to use all amateur VHF and UHF frequencies (all frequencies above 50 MHz). Technicians who pass a 5 WPM Morse code examination are entitled to limited power outputs on certain HF frequencies. "Technicians with HF" may operate on the 80, 40, and 15 meter bands using CW, and on the 10 meter band using CW, voice, and digital modes. Also for freq and power limits -- see URL: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/reg.../allocate.html Believe who you want. That only applies to old tech plus licensees. New Tech's CANNOT operate HF. How many times am I going to have to explain this??? 73 Frank K3EKO Just as many times as I must tell you that you are WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. Techs who pass 5wpm get the old Tech Plus/Novice HF privileges. Says so right in the FCC rules and all the up to date study guides. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE VE for ARRL and W5YI What kind of dope are you smoking? |
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Dee D. Flint wrote:
wrote in message news:jpDhb.535678$cF.207422@rwcrnsc53... MikeB wrote: MikeB wrote: wrote in message There is NO Tech Plus test. Only Tech, General and Extra. -Frank Hmmmm. How about "Technicians with HF" (term is from the ARRL website)? I was trying to say that I was also taking the code test portion also. MikeB There is no Tech with HF. You need a General Class. 73 Frank K3EKO Hmmmmm, the FCC (http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/ama...atorclass.html)says "A Technician Class licensee who also has passed a 5 words-per-minute (wpm) telegraphy examination receives privileges in four long distance shortwave bands in the HF range (3-30 MHz) (Refer to Section 97.301)" Is this incorrect or outdated? As I said before this is all new to me! MikeB Incorrect and Outdated. Prior to the FCC restructuring of the Amateur Bands, Tech Plus's could operate on HF. However, with the new rules in place, you need to be a General class or higher in order to operate on HF. 73 Frank K3EKO WRONG. Go read the rules. Any Tech who passes the 5wpm gets the same HF privileges as the old Tech Plus and Novice classes. I am a VE and also teach license classes for prospective licensees. Just read the latest copy of ARRL's "Now You're Talking" or the Gordon West study guide. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE VE for ARRL and W5YI If you're an authorized VE, they should revoke your VE status for telling NEW Techs that they can operate on HF. |
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Dee D. Flint wrote:
wrote in message news:jpDhb.535678$cF.207422@rwcrnsc53... MikeB wrote: MikeB wrote: wrote in message There is NO Tech Plus test. Only Tech, General and Extra. -Frank Hmmmm. How about "Technicians with HF" (term is from the ARRL website)? I was trying to say that I was also taking the code test portion also. MikeB There is no Tech with HF. You need a General Class. 73 Frank K3EKO Hmmmmm, the FCC (http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/ama...atorclass.html)says "A Technician Class licensee who also has passed a 5 words-per-minute (wpm) telegraphy examination receives privileges in four long distance shortwave bands in the HF range (3-30 MHz) (Refer to Section 97.301)" Is this incorrect or outdated? As I said before this is all new to me! MikeB Incorrect and Outdated. Prior to the FCC restructuring of the Amateur Bands, Tech Plus's could operate on HF. However, with the new rules in place, you need to be a General class or higher in order to operate on HF. 73 Frank K3EKO WRONG. Go read the rules. Any Tech who passes the 5wpm gets the same HF privileges as the old Tech Plus and Novice classes. I am a VE and also teach license classes for prospective licensees. Just read the latest copy of ARRL's "Now You're Talking" or the Gordon West study guide. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE VE for ARRL and W5YI If you're an authorized VE, they should revoke your VE status for telling NEW Techs that they can operate on HF. |
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"Frank K3EKO" wrote in message news:maKhb.733291$uu5.125006@sccrnsc04... Dee D. Flint wrote: wrote in message news:ucohb.530593$Oz4.412460@rwcrnsc54... MikeB wrote: I am taking the Tech+ test soon and have some equipment-related questions. I know alot about electronics but nothing about amateur radio, nor do I know anyone who does, so I hope this is the best newsgroup for info, if not, let me know which group to ask my questions in! I plan to start off with low-power CW and need to know what equipment I'll need to get started. I searched the archives, but did not get much solid info. I plan on getting a basic "learning transceiver" off eBay to begin with, then after I know what options I need and learn more, I'll get a new one. What features will I need to be able to start to do low-power CW, and is there a preferred brand or model to look for? Thanks, MikeB There is NO Tech Plus test. Only Tech, General and Extra. -Frank However, there is a Tech with HF privileges even though the license only says Technician. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE Yes, prior to restructuring. Frank And after restructuring. Since I am teaching a class, I have read the current FCC rules and the current ARRL "Now You're Talking." Technicians who pass a 5wpm code test get the old Tech+/Novice HF privileges. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE VE for ARRL and W5YI |
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"Frank K3EKO" wrote in message news:maKhb.733291$uu5.125006@sccrnsc04... Dee D. Flint wrote: wrote in message news:ucohb.530593$Oz4.412460@rwcrnsc54... MikeB wrote: I am taking the Tech+ test soon and have some equipment-related questions. I know alot about electronics but nothing about amateur radio, nor do I know anyone who does, so I hope this is the best newsgroup for info, if not, let me know which group to ask my questions in! I plan to start off with low-power CW and need to know what equipment I'll need to get started. I searched the archives, but did not get much solid info. I plan on getting a basic "learning transceiver" off eBay to begin with, then after I know what options I need and learn more, I'll get a new one. What features will I need to be able to start to do low-power CW, and is there a preferred brand or model to look for? Thanks, MikeB There is NO Tech Plus test. Only Tech, General and Extra. -Frank However, there is a Tech with HF privileges even though the license only says Technician. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE Yes, prior to restructuring. Frank And after restructuring. Since I am teaching a class, I have read the current FCC rules and the current ARRL "Now You're Talking." Technicians who pass a 5wpm code test get the old Tech+/Novice HF privileges. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE VE for ARRL and W5YI |
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"Frank K3EKO" wrote in message news:TcKhb.724143$YN5.647020@sccrnsc01... Dee D. Flint wrote: wrote in message news:5nEhb.724429$Ho3.176893@sccrnsc03... El Martillo wrote: Frank wrote: There is NO Tech Plus test. Only Tech, General and Extra. -Frank But at URL: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/classes.html It states: Technician Class Hams enter the hobby as Technicians by passing a 35-question multiple-choice examination. No Morse code test is required. The exam covers basic regulations, operating practices, and electronics theory, with a focus on VHF and UHF applications. Technician Class operators are authorized to use all amateur VHF and UHF frequencies (all frequencies above 50 MHz). Technicians who pass a 5 WPM Morse code examination are entitled to limited power outputs on certain HF frequencies. "Technicians with HF" may operate on the 80, 40, and 15 meter bands using CW, and on the 10 meter band using CW, voice, and digital modes. Also for freq and power limits -- see URL: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/reg.../allocate.html Believe who you want. That only applies to old tech plus licensees. New Tech's CANNOT operate HF. How many times am I going to have to explain this??? 73 Frank K3EKO Just as many times as I must tell you that you are WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. Techs who pass 5wpm get the old Tech Plus/Novice HF privileges. Says so right in the FCC rules and all the up to date study guides. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE VE for ARRL and W5YI What kind of dope are you smoking? I choose to stay up to date on rules and regulations so that I can effectively teach and administer the licensing tests in accordance with FCC requirements. If you choose to continue to hold to a position that is clearly incorrect as shown by the FCC rules, that is your problem. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
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"Frank K3EKO" wrote in message news:TcKhb.724143$YN5.647020@sccrnsc01... Dee D. Flint wrote: wrote in message news:5nEhb.724429$Ho3.176893@sccrnsc03... El Martillo wrote: Frank wrote: There is NO Tech Plus test. Only Tech, General and Extra. -Frank But at URL: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/classes.html It states: Technician Class Hams enter the hobby as Technicians by passing a 35-question multiple-choice examination. No Morse code test is required. The exam covers basic regulations, operating practices, and electronics theory, with a focus on VHF and UHF applications. Technician Class operators are authorized to use all amateur VHF and UHF frequencies (all frequencies above 50 MHz). Technicians who pass a 5 WPM Morse code examination are entitled to limited power outputs on certain HF frequencies. "Technicians with HF" may operate on the 80, 40, and 15 meter bands using CW, and on the 10 meter band using CW, voice, and digital modes. Also for freq and power limits -- see URL: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/reg.../allocate.html Believe who you want. That only applies to old tech plus licensees. New Tech's CANNOT operate HF. How many times am I going to have to explain this??? 73 Frank K3EKO Just as many times as I must tell you that you are WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. Techs who pass 5wpm get the old Tech Plus/Novice HF privileges. Says so right in the FCC rules and all the up to date study guides. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE VE for ARRL and W5YI What kind of dope are you smoking? I choose to stay up to date on rules and regulations so that I can effectively teach and administer the licensing tests in accordance with FCC requirements. If you choose to continue to hold to a position that is clearly incorrect as shown by the FCC rules, that is your problem. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
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Dee D. Flint wrote:
"Frank K3EKO" wrote in message news:maKhb.733291$uu5.125006@sccrnsc04... Dee D. Flint wrote: wrote in message news:ucohb.530593$Oz4.412460@rwcrnsc54... MikeB wrote: I am taking the Tech+ test soon and have some equipment-related questions. I know alot about electronics but nothing about amateur radio, nor do I know anyone who does, so I hope this is the best newsgroup for info, if not, let me know which group to ask my questions in! I plan to start off with low-power CW and need to know what equipment I'll need to get started. I searched the archives, but did not get much solid info. I plan on getting a basic "learning transceiver" off eBay to begin with, then after I know what options I need and learn more, I'll get a new one. What features will I need to be able to start to do low-power CW, and is there a preferred brand or model to look for? Thanks, MikeB There is NO Tech Plus test. Only Tech, General and Extra. -Frank However, there is a Tech with HF privileges even though the license only says Technician. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE Yes, prior to restructuring. Frank And after restructuring. Since I am teaching a class, I have read the current FCC rules and the current ARRL "Now You're Talking." Technicians who pass a 5wpm code test get the old Tech+/Novice HF privileges. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE VE for ARRL and W5YI This arguement is pointless. You can't talk to a brick wall. I'm done here. 73 Frank K3EKO |
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