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"Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 14 May 2014 09:44:27 -0500
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Richard,

I understand.

Again, Good Luck!

Howard #3

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard B McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 8:24 AM
Subject: Re: Location of Technician Test in LA


> Hi Howard!
>
> The reason I am traveling to Long Beach is that it is the soonest and
> nearest location for the test.  A few times a month, there are other 
> closer
> locations, but none within the next couple of weeks.  The Technician test
> question pool is set to change on June 30; so I am striving to pass this
> test before the question pool changes since it is the current pool for 
> which
> I have prepared.
>
> 73
> Richard
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Howard, W A 9 Y B W
> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 11:49 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Calculators on Technicians Test for the Blind
>
> Richard,
>
> Why do you have to travel so far to take your test?  Just curious, 
> inquiring
> minds want to know!
>
> Howard #3
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard B McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 8:53 AM
> Subject: Re: Calculators on Technicians Test for the Blind
>
>
>>I am taking the test Saturday.  I live in Los Angeles, and will take the
>> test in Long Beach; about an hour away.
>>
>> Thanks to everyone for all the awesome advice and wishes of luck : )
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators 
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Howard, W A 9 Y B W
>> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 9:57 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Calculators on Technicians Test for the Blind
>>
>> Richard,
>>
>> Good luck on your Technician test.  Do you know when you will take the
>> test?
>>
>> Where are you located?  I am in Springfield, Illinois.
>>
>> Howard #3
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Richard B McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 9:44 AM
>> Subject: Re: Calculators on Technicians Test for the Blind
>>
>>
>>> Thanks Howard!  One day I hope to be an "Extra" like you : )  I am
>>> impressed!
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Richard
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> On Behalf Of Howard, W A 9 Y B W
>>> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 5:30 AM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: Calculators on Technicians Test for the Blind
>>>
>>> Richard,
>>>
>>> Most likely you will not need the calculator.  When I took my Extra test
>>> a
>>> few years ago, the examiners allowed me to have access to the Windows
>>> scientific calculator.  There was a little math on my Extra test,
>>> however,
>>
>>> I
>>> didn't need the calculator to reason out the answer.  If you understand
>>> the
>>> concepts, the math is easy.  Difficult problems are not necessary on the
>>> test.  The test developers want you to understand the concepts, you need
>>> not
>>> be a math major.
>>>
>>> Howard #3
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Richard B McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2014 10:48 PM
>>> Subject: Calculators on Technicians Test for the Blind
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Soon, I will take the  Technician Exam.  May a blind person use the
>>>> Windows
>>>> Calculator?  Of course, it would be used only in the "Standard" mode
>>>> just
>>>> for basic arithmetic.  I use JAWS on my laptop.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Richard
>>>
>>>
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