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Feb 23 is the No-code date
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Those Old Study Guides
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Feb 23 is the No-code date
wrote in message ... I think you have the worng Mork http://kb9rqz.blogspot.com/ CLEAN THE YARD UP! http://i10.tinypic.com/4fzaadx.jpg http://www.badongo.com/vid/277528 -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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Feb 23 is the No-code date
Yes, it's sad to see the standards being lowered again and again. Not just the code test, either. Is there really a problem here? Or is it that we have fun arguing this issue here? Ham are. for the most part, quite well behaved, unlike the CBers. So I don't see what is broken in ham radio testing. |
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Those Old Study Guides
wrote in message ups.com... Mike Coslo wrote: wrote in ups.com: Want to see a summary of the old study guides, and some sample questions? I'll post them if you are interested. Always am. Here's a sample - lots more to come. From the 1976 ARRL License Manual: Study Question #31: Draw a schematic diagram of a circuit having the following components: (a) battery with internal resistance, (b) resistive load, (c) voltmeter, (d) ammeter . Study Question #32: From the values indicated by the meters in the above circuit, how can the value of the resistive load be determined? How can the power consumed by the load be determined? Study Question #33: In the above circuit, what must the value of the resistive load be in order for the maximum power to be delivered from the battery? Study Question #34: Draw the schematic diagram of an RF power amplifier circuit having the following components: (a) triode vacuum tube, (b) pi-network output tank (c) high voltage source (d) plate-current meter (e) plate-voltage meter, (f) rf chokes, (g) bypass capacitors, coupling capacitor. Study Question #35: What is the proper tune-up procedure for the above circuit? These are just a sample. They're not the exact questions that were on the old exams. The actual exam was multiple choice, and would show a schematic of the amplifier circuit - close, but not exactly like the one shown inthe license manual - and had 5 of the components labelled "a" thru "e". The question would be something like, "which is the coupling capacitor?" "which is an rf choke?" "what is the function of the capacitor labelled ''d' in the circuit above?" So you would have to learn the circuit, the components in it, and their names and functions. Then the actual exam would use a completely different format from the study guide. The above questions and accompanying diagrams took up just a small part of one page in the study guide. But look how much material was covered! How they compare to the current exams is a matter of opinion. IMHO the old exams covered fewer subjects but covered them in much more detail. This is the first time I have ever seen the old format but I must admit I prefer the old format to the new, without the answers published in advance. Actually the new extra class format asks the same sort of questions but being able to answer the old format seems to more accurately measure one's basic understanding of an amplifier circuit. I vote for the old. Why did they change it to multiple guess? |
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Feb 23 is the No-code date
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Are we to assume that "coincidences" justify attempts at "legally" defrauding the US government? Assuming for a moment that I did, indeed, hold two ship licenses (one of which was for an ocean-going trawler - lmao) is there a law which states I cannot hold multiple ship licenses? Based on long-ago "discussions" about club callsigns in here - and on such places as the AH0A amateur statistics - "Deignan, Michael P." had OVER 10 amateur radio "club" licenses at one time... So? Is there a law that places a limit on the # of callsigns one individual can be trustee of? PLUS having given his "residence" address to the FCC as a Post Office Box in Hawaii, not only for those alleged "club" calls but also his own Vanity license application. So? Is there a law (or Part 97 regulation) which states individuals cannot use PO Boxes for their mailing addresses? Doesn't Morkie use a PO Box for his license? "Deignan, Michael P." isn't a common name. Are we to assume that there is more than one Deignan with the same given first name and middle initial in the USA? I think not. The names and dates all point to a single individual. lmao.. damn Lennie, you've done way too many drugs in your day. I'm touched that you're so obsessed with my life. It really is quite hilarious. I can pick up the Rhodyland phone book and find reference to 3 other Michael Deignan's in my state alone. My name is neither uncommon nor unusual, it is, actually, a relatively common Irish last name, as are my first (and middle) names. Now, I'll grant you, in the Deep South you're not likely to find many folks with my last name.. but in Boston? Quite a few. FCC ULS data show that "Deignan, Michael P." prefers Post Office Box "addresses," regardless of state. That's called a "tell" to investigators. What's it "tell" that Morkie uses a PO Box for his mailing address? A common characteristic of those seeking to hide something. What's Morkie hiding? I use a PO Box when I have to. No law or regulation states I cannot. Anyone with a full brain can see these alleged "coincidences" aren't quite so coincidental. But then again, Lennie, we've known for at least a decade you're not playing with a full deck. The mighty "RF Commandos" were mustered out and the VA offers them NO benefits. Oddly enough, the RF Commandos is still in full operation -- we even have our own club callsign, used principally for the automated operation of our hidden transmitters. And *gasp* I'm STILL the trustee! Drop by sometime, perhaps we'll even let you be the 'fox' in our foxhunts -- though I imagine there wouldn't be much challenge DFing a drooling old fool in a wheelchair, would there be? I have no "visiting nurse" and do not use or wear "diapers." There is no other logical explanation for your attitude other than a cold, wet diaper. Common with folks your age, Lennie. Probably explains why you can't get a ham license too. |
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wrote in message ups.com... The law's requirements for VEs doesn't require ANY of them to possess academic certificates or college degrees nor experience in test-giving and test-grading. Privatization of ALL radio operator license testing (commercial as well as amateur) pretty much dictates the easier-to-grade multiple- choice question-answer format. Certainly so for the all- volunteer amateur radio test coordinators. I hadn't thought about it that way but of course it is true that VE's can be assumed to have no academic qualifications and must grade the tests using a template with holes. You are absolutely correct on this Len. |
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Stefan Wolfe wrote:
Why did they change it to multiple guess? Are the exam questions covered under the freedom of information act? -- 73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com |
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