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Well, i memorize the frequencies, and I don't do any HF because I don't
have the equipment, but you can't use a cheat sheet on the test when you
go to take the test.
On Tue, 23 Nov 2004, Bob Humbert wrote:
> Yes, I already have the cheet sheet and make no mistake about it; I'll
> always use it to be sure that I am playing only where I am supposed to be.
> One of the nice things about CB radio is that you just turn the knob and you
> can't go anywhere that you aren't supposed to be.
>
> Some of us have a problem just remembering all of the phone numbers that we
> have in our dayley life. Memorizing frequencies just to take a test when I
> know that I will always have to use the cheat sheet just doesn't make any
> sence to me at all.
>
> As for spending money; I will do my homework to find the very best radio
> that can do all that I want to do and I will get it. I'll pay what ever I
> have to do to do that but once I get one, I'm not going to look at any new
> stuff that might make me sorry that I bought what I did. I did that with my
> computer. This is the first non garage built hand-me-down computer that I
> have had and I hope it is my last. I'm not going to look at any more. This
> is an IBM T41 thinkpad with 768M of ram.
>
> Thanks for the advice. It is good. And thanks for the good wishes.
>
> 73
>
> Bob
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 5:36 AM
> Subject: Re: new operator
>
>
> > Bob,
> >
> > You've said a few times that you are skipping questions that require
> > memorizing frequencies. When you do get your ticket, it may be useful
> > for
> > you to know where you a are allowed to operate and where you are not.
> > If nothing else, make a cheat sheet for when you get on the air,
> > especially
> > for HF.
> >
> > Good luck with the test. Hope you enjoy the hobby as much as I do, but
> > only spend half the money I have spent. I'd also put in a plug for
> > Astron
> > power supplies. Have 2 of them here and they are the closest thing to
> > bulletproof I've found in this hobby.
> >
> > 73, Steve KW3A
> >
>
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