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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