Hey Thanks. I'll try it.
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From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 4:01 PM
Subject: great study site for ham tests


> Today on the 40 meter round-table I mentioned the awesome web site I'm 
> using
> to prepare for the extra class license test that I plan to take at Dayton.
> Tom asked me to post the info on here for those who may need such a
> resource.  The site is:
>
> http://www.hamtestonline.com
>
> First, it's wonderfully accessible.  They give you questions and 4 
> multiple
> choice answers which you choose by means of radio buttons.  In the study
> mode, they also provide a paragraph or so on a particular subject before
> they start asking you questions on it as well as links to additional info
> should you care to explore a subjectg further. there is also a practice 
> exam
> mode where you can take simulated exams just like the ones administered by
> the VEC.  As you answer these questions, you're told whether or not you're
> correct and if not, the correct answer is also given.
>
> You do have to subscribe to gain access to all the material.  For the 
> extra,
> it's $34 for a 2-year subscription so you have plenty of time to prepare 
> for
> a test.  They also update the question pools when they change so you can
> stay right on top of things.
>
> There are more than 700 questions in the extra pool and, of course, you 
> have
> no idea which 50 you will have to answer so it's best to get familiar with
> all of them.  I had feared this would be a tedious process indeed but to 
> my
> surprise and delight, I found it was great fun.  The learning and
> reinforcement keeps you awake and involved.
>
> If you check it out, be sure to read the FAQ and study tips sections. 
> lots
> of good and useful stuff there.  I have found this to be a first-rate
> resource.  73,  lou WA3MIX