Passed HAM Radio Extra exam

[CommackBoy]

Just came home. One of the most difficult tests I've ever taken. Now I can talk on all frequencies!

[Paté]

Congrats. I never took the time to get that good at code.

[CommackBoy]

Code is no longer required!!! Just pass the 50 question test.

[Mad Russian]

Goody! Call my Mothership, I'm ready to get off this ball of dirt!

[Hannco]

Great accomplishment!

[rts414]

Congrats, good work.

[OUTRAGED]

congrats !!!!!!!!!!!!

I had a 1st Class Commercial, back when there was such a thing. converted into the general. I could never get into the da dit da dit code.

way before they dropped the code I lost interest in being a ham

[STARMAN]

Congratulations! I took my Tech test years ago. Never wanted to proceed onward because of the code requirement. Now, I may just do it!

[xcentrk]

Congrats! Time for new toys?

I just started back up after a decent hiatus and am studying to upgrade to General for now.

[Paté]

I made it to Tech Plus. I didn't know all the code requirements had been removed. I thought it was just the tech level to get people started. I passed the general exam, but failed the code.

[CommackBoy]

Let me know if you need any help.

[Havfun]

Congratulations I thought about starting up but I really can't afford another hobby. I tend to go overboard

[CommackBoy]

I am with you there. Ham radio quickly gets expensive.

[Macrosill]

Congrats and welcome to the club. I passed Extra a couple years ago. I found I make more DX contacts in the Extra portions of the bands.

[RJM]

Congratulations. General class here; may need to advance.

[CommackBoy]

Anything you need!

[MSA77]

I passed my General exam back when I there was Novice, Tech, General, Advanced and Extra. I didn't even bother trying to pass the 13 WPM code, but my Novice became a Tech, by going to Varick St. in NYC, and taking the General exam. This was before Tech-Plus even existed. After they dropped the code, all I had to do was provide a copy of my Tech License (there was a grace period, not the normal one, but if you had the Tech in a certain year range, which I did) and all I had to do was show up with an old license copy, or a callbook with my old call, take the General Exam (again), and I left with my General ticket. I am now a member of the QCWA (Quarter Century Wireless Association, and I am past the first 25 year tier!) It does get expensive for serious HF gear, but you can pick up a 2m portable for under $50 on Amazon!!! Brand spanking new!

[FredW56]

Congratulations! I'm going to take the Technician's test on 8/13.

[CommackBoy]

Congratulations! I'm going to take the Technician's test on 8/13.

Let me know if you need anything. What I have found is the actual test is easier than a typical practice test pool. You still need to study. ARRL handbook is what I used, plus an iPhone app that generates practice tests.