I guess if I upgraded, it would be because it would be the last hurtle to 
overcome in ham radio license wise.  I don't have the room for a large base 
station or antenna outfit, and I doubt I would get into much contesting 
either.  In fact, I think there is a bit too much contesting.  But I'd like 
to get the highest class license if I can.  I was never good at that kind of 
math even when I took it in high school.  73.
Harvey
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "COLLEEN ROTH" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: handiham lecture series


> Hi Harvey,
> I understand why you would be concerned but you never know you micht be 
> surprised about how things will work.
> I understand about the Math but it might come back to you.
> I guess if I were going for the Extra Class License I would want to think 
> about why I wanted to upgrade.
> I'm not saying you shouldn't upgrade but you have to decide how much you 
> want to put into this.
> I really struggled to learn everything for my General Class License.
> The Rules for Operating were not a problem.
> It's was the Technical Info which I had to work at to pass my exam.
> Since I really wanted to be a part of the Ohio Single Sideband Net it was 
> worth the effort.
> I studied for about four months before I took my Test.
> I actually had wanted to handle traffic since I was 12 years old but I 
> just couldn't handle hearing the Code.
> My favorite part of Amateur Radio is Traffic Handling.
> Someone asked me if I was going to upgrade after getting my General Class 
> License but I said no because I honestly do not see any need for an Extra 
> Class License for Traffic Handling.
> I do not have any interest in DX or Contesting of any kind.
> It's good to upgrade if you want to do that and I hope you will be able to 
> do so.
> Colleen, N8TNV;