WANNA BE A HAM?
Amateur radio is a fascinating hobby
for individuals of all ages. It is a wonderful means of serving one's community during special events, disasters
and emergencies. For those who go where no phone or cell phone service exists (campers, hikers, skiers, snowmobilers,
etc.), it can be a life saver. Like to travel? Contact Hams in the area and obtain information that
is sometimes only available from a local.
Here is how you can become an Amateur Radio Operator!
1. Pass the 35 multiple-choice exam
administered by a team of 3 volunteer examiners (miss no more than 9 questions).
2. 10 days to 2 weeks
after you pass the Technician Class test, go to QRZ.com, FCC search page, or other database site and type
in your name (or call if upgrading). If your name and new callsign appears, you are in the FCC database
and are a licensed amateur radio operator with all the privileges allowed your license class. Check
the address to be sure it is not someone else with the same name. Your FCC license will arrive in the mail
shortly thereafter. For General or Extra Class upgrades, you may begin using your new priviledges once you
have your CSCE in hand. Remember to say "Slant AG or AE" following your callsign when on frequencies only allowed by
your new status.
NOTE: As of 23 Feb 2007, Morse Code will not be required for any
level of amateur radio license.
The Technician Class question pool expires 6/30/2010, General Class expires 6/30/2011,
and Amateur Extra expires 6/30/2012. There are two zip files for each class. Multiple Choice has the question
and all 4 possible answers; No Distracters has the question and only the correct answer. There is also a rich text file
of each and an answer file which can be printed out and studied without a computer. Click on the links below to download
the zip files.
NOTE: These
PowerPoint drills are not designed to teach but to assist you in passing the examination. There are links below
where additional instructional and study materials can be obtained. Additional information can be obtained
by searching for specific data using Google or other search engines.
