What question pool are you using to practice with?
On Mon, 22 Nov 2004, Bob Humbert wrote:
> I'm not sure what you are asking about the general test. I log on to:
>
> www.qrz.com
>
> and I take their practice exam on line. For the general, my score is
> usually in the high sixties but so far I haven't passed the general test.
> The technician test has drawings and questions about frequencies that I
> refuse to memorize and so I just take the hit for a wrong answer for those
> questions and still pass in the high eighties. Have you used those tests as
> a study tool? They work pretty well. You get an immediate response telling
> you about each answer and the correct one if you didn't get it correct .
> The general should be easier because there are no drawing in the general
> test question pool. I just have to brush up on some math and a little
> theory.
>
> Yes, a mobile might make the best base unit now that you mention it. A good
> power supply can't be that expensive and if it is I'll simply run it off of
> one of those batteries and just keep them charged.
>
> Now, what about my question concerning a good place to learn about adapted
> gear? Is there a good website for that or is there a catalogue of adapted
> equipment for us totals?
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Kenyon" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 4:00 PM
> Subject: Re: new operator
>
>
> > Hi Bob, you could use a mobile as a base like you could a CB. They do put
> > more output power. I know that I also need to pass my general too, and
> > what have you tested in the technician exam? The general is just beyond
> > that, and I am trying to study, but haven't had the time for it you know
> > how that goes.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, 22 Nov 2004, Bob Humbert wrote:
> >
> >> Thanks rich,
> >>
> >> Well, obviously I don't drive and so a mobile unit wouldn't be practical
> >> and
> >> I am just guessing but I imagine that larger desktop units give you more
> >> bang for the buck than a hand held. Is the Kenwood of which you spoke a
> >> desktop? I hear you folks talking about speech cars for the Kenwood etc;
> >> just how much and what information is spoken?
> >>
> >> There are 2 large batteries on my wife's old scooter that I keep charged
> >> and
> >> she has 2 batteries on her power chair and so if we have that really big
> >> earth quake everyone keeps talking about I will have plenty of emergency
> >> radio power. I live at the base of the mountains in the desert half way
> >> between L.A. and Palm Springs. The big earth quake will no doubt take
> >> out
> >> all of the cell phones and repeater towers. That is why I think I should
> >> have some access to HF. Yes, I know, I will need a general license for
> >> that
> >> but as soon as I get a refresher course in math I think I can handle the
> >> general exam too. I haven't used math for anything other than balancing
> >> a
> >> checkbook since school days.
> >>
> >> Is there a website for adapted equipment or a catalogue for us blind
> >> folks?
> >> thanks again for all of your help.
> >>
> >> Bob
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
> >> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >> Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 2:15 PM
> >> Subject: new operator
> >>
> >>
> >> > Hi
> >> > Although lots of the info you see hear can be a bit intimidating,
> >> > remember,
> >> > you learn gradually. You don't just take a radio out of the box and
> >> > instantly know everything. There are lots of quick start guides
> >> > available
> >> > which tell you enough to get you on and started but not so much that
> >> > you
> >> > get
> >> > a head ache.
> >> > You really need to initially think about whether you want a hand held
> >> > radio
> >> > or something larger that will work on the desk or in the car. Kenwood
> >> > is
> >> > by
> >> > far the radio of choice although I love my ict90.
> >> > The tmg7a will allow you to hear two bands at once, but I think the
> >> > 707a
> >> > gives you access to more info.
> >> > Remember you have to walk before you run and if you don't feel like
> >> > running
> >> > just have a great time on your local repeater.
> >> > Rich
> >> >
> >>
> >
>
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