good morning!

39 here and I'm heading to the Hamfest in another hour!

Terry

Everybody’s a HAM but me…

Take the test. If I can pass it anyone can!

Terry

I need at least a LITTLE theory. I can’t rote memorize 100 answers. I need to spend at least some time on theory so that I can guess the answers I don’t know.

(I also have two builds that need to be shot. No, three. I also have a CCW with new night sights that I can’t carry until I’ve shot it. I also need to finish 6 recertification credits to renew my teaching license. I also haven’t stood at my lathe and turned anything for months. I also have MOUNDS of brush to clear in my yard. …a bedroom to paint. …a door to install. …a boat to find under a pile of winter storage & neglect. …a stack of research papers to grade. …120 unit tests to grade … … …) …and my son wants to go trout fishing.

So, you see. I really need another hobby so badly. And I don’t want to take the test until I stand at least a slight chance of passing it.

Who said you have to understand theory to pass the test? Rote memory of 100 questions? Nope. Just read the questions and answers (available online) twice, and you'll recognize enough of them to pass the test.

When I took my General test I did so well on it they pushed me to take the Advanced (no longer available), and I only missed it by 2. No, I never got around to going back for my Extra. General is plenty for me.

What he said! Remembering theory has never been my strong suit. I’m more of a practical applications guy. What I did was take the practice test over and over until I was passing it every time. Worked for both my Tech and my General. I have learned a little bit more of the theory since but only because I’ve been able to actually see it in action now.

Try it. You have nothing to lose and a whole lot of fun to gain!

Terry