Hi again Peter,

I just got my Extra license about 18 months ago by studying the materials 
from HandiHams.  I held the Advanced class since a Junior in High School. 
The study material from HandiHams is very useful.  After you go through the 
series of lectures then you should download the FCC sample questions and go 
through them several times.  Next, there are some online practice tests that 
mimic the real thing.  After passing the practice tests 5 to 10 times you 
are more than ready for the real thing.

If you study for 1 to 2 hours per day, you will have your ticket by 
Christmas.

Good Luck

Howard,WA9YBW

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Slowkowski" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 5:51 PM
Subject: Newbie to Ham radio and the list


> Hello,
>
>  Special thanks to Tom KB8TYJ and Howard W A 9 Y B W.  Thanks for the
> welcome to this discussion list. I really appreciate it.
>  Right now all of this study material and information seems a bit
> overwelming but I've set up a daily schedule to tackle the online lectures 
> I
> have from HandiHam.
>  I joined HandiHam a few weeks ago.
>  From the few discussion threads I've read here in the  past few days, it
> is obvious that there is a wealth of knowledge and experience by members 
> of
> the list.  This is quite a valuable resource.
>  It appears that I am even older than Howard but with no Ham experience at
> all.  I am retired and live in Berea, Ky, with my wife who completely
> supports my new interest in Ham radio.  Thanks in advance for your 
> patience
> and encouragement.
>  Happy Thanksgiving!