CONGRATULATIONS MIKE.

Yes, I was one of those who found the theory harder than the code, so when I 
accidentally let my Extra Class license expire after 20 years, I was 
devistated. Then I found that by retaking my Tech test, I could get my Extra 
privileges back. So that's what I did.  Unfortunately, I couldn't keep my 
previous call of WX7A, as it now belongs to someone else.

I think that part of my problem understanding the theory was that I couldn't 
see how it applied, in that I too couldn't get hands on experience with the 
older equipment.  One of these days, I still want to try to do that as well.

Jackie
AF7KG

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Barnard" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2014 8:07 AM
Subject: My studdying paid off:


> Yesterday I took my final class and passed my extra class license.
> Some of the people that have there extra class said that even though
> you had to learn the code befor they thought that the test was kind
> of difficult, with the mosfets, and new things on it.
> I would like to see some of the old radios, so I could really touch
> the circuits, and  understand by touching and maybe building  some radio.
> I realize the new radios are on circuit boards, and all, but I would
> like to have the oppertunity to build something, as some have talked
> about that were hams in the 50's and 60's.
> I have got my hf antenna back up and the concreet is porred for the tower.
> It is a work in progress.
> Also congradulations to Ashley in getting the ticket, you can have
> lots of fun with contests, and meet lots of people.  Enjoy the hobby!!
> Mike
> KD2CDU