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 >> >> >> >> --- >> This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus >> protection is active. >> http://www.avast.com > > > > --- > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus > protection is active. > http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com