I listen too this almost 10 hour class twice and took my test on 12/27/23 and passed! Yes, I reas the book, but listening helps. And blew threw the test. Thanks for making this video.
No, problem! I'll be watching your General class next. I'm in the learning mode, like Johnny 5 (short circuit) I need input! So I'm sure I'll be watching several other classes. I really want to learn how to put one up in backwoods.
I just wanted to thank you guys! I watched these prep videos over and over. I passed technician license test and got a 34 out of 35 on first try! Thank you again and I hope I can help get the word out for you. I took my test on 8/25/24 and received my license by the 30th. 73’s KC3ZQZ
These videos have inspired me to learn hamradio! I used these videos, took tons of notes, and downloaded the paid version of ham study and have really been studding hard for this and 9/16/2023 I will be taking my tec AND general test! Thank you so much for the awsome and very helpful information guys!
I've been bouncing between various guides and videos as I get ready to take the test. This video has been the best format and presentation so far. Thanks mate.
Your video is very educational. I've been studing and it's been very helpful so thank you.i also screenshot the test questions with the answers. I'm from Chicago
Just have to say Thank you! I read the book & found this 3part supplement & listened several times through along with practice testing on Ham Study & use my the questions in the book. I just passed my Technician Test 35 out of 35! You brought the book to life for me - You are sppreciated! Thank you!
I’m test prepping for next week.. Ran through the entire 4 hours last night with you guys, can’t thank you enough for your time! That was work for me and a lot more work for you. It is appreciated. You were also very accurate with the practice test percentage 😂 30% in the first practice test little more on the second 👍 Edit- this was the 1st time I’ve spent “studying” this. I feel pretty good about it, the only things I missed were things not covered here and they were very specific questions about equipment. One that got me was the cable interference question, answer check connections to make sure they’re tight. Another was referring to what specific cable should be used for a specific application. This is a good solid base knowledge, thanks agains guys!
I realize this is a super specific request, so no worries if you can’t do it. These videos have been extremely helpful to me passing my technician test two weeks ago!!! I listened to the video playlist while driving from Amarillo to Houston. I was telling a buddy about it, and he wants to get his license and is going to listen to them in his commute over the next couple weeks. Any chance you could make these sessions podcast form?
Took my Technician test yesterday and aced it. Your videos were the difference and were best suited for my learning style. Thank you so much for creating great teaching content!
Thank you so much for creating this course! Getting ready to take the test in a couple of weeks. Read through the ARRL technician License Manual, but wanted to make sure I really understand this stuff. This is incredibly helpful and much appreciated! Now on to the next part…
Decades ago truck drivers had "handles"...my dad's "handle" was Country Comfort"...so are "handles" allowed?... And are the rules any different from a portable (car installed) CB radio compared to a home base??
I'm not a licensed ham (yet) but looking at the 21:00 mark, all of the other study guides that I've read (including the Gordon West book - Page 39) state the T1C05 question as being that KF1XXX is an example of a VALID call sign vice a VANITY call sign. Again, I'm just a regular Joe studying for the test but is this question stated correctly? Thanks...
I have a set of handheld Motorola CP200D radios, I live and work in Canada do I need a license to operate these radios if so who would I get the license from thanks
I am studying for technician, but would like to do general at same time. Do you also offer a current general class? Didn’t see one in my quick search. Otherwise, recommendations?
We're going to Livestream a new General Class soon, details are coming. The older General Class will get you about 80-85% of the way there, so it is still worth looking at.
Back when I was visiting some of our family in ID I just identified with my callsign and not with K7JKA/W7? If I had to say K7JKA/W7 I did it illegally back then because I forgot about it.
It's weird... I can listen to videos all day long trying to teach me how to take the test, but there is no where i can find the study without being charged 69-199 dollars
Jason auestion not about license. But kinda is in the new QST they shared the Amateur radio band layout and i know there only extra general and tech licensing now days why do they still include Advanced should they just merge the Advanced in to the Extra or General ???? JERRY QUIGLEY K9PDE GLAD TO ABLE TO SHARE SOME TIME WITH YOU AND THE GANG AT THE TRAILER IN Dayton,Oh this year
There are still some folks out there with Advanced licenses. They can continue to renew the license as long as they want, but they would need to test for the Extra license, just like everyone else
Thanks I found them but going to your channel and paging through all the videos they don’t show just part one. Thanks for creating that series. I’m at 80-85% score on the practice test after watching episode 1 and I have electronic back ground from a few decades ago so that helps. Thinking I should be good after video 2 and 3 and some more practice test….maybe lol
@@sheaton954 If you go to the Home Page on my channel and scroll down, all 3 series of training videos are found there. Don't click on the videos tab, just stay on the Home Page, they are all there. If you are at 80%+ then you are ready for the test. Good luck! Let me know what your callsign is, after you pass. 73
28:17 Please don't introduce an acronym (ITU) without defining it. I am absolutely new to AR (see, shouldn't do that) and don't recognize such things (Armature Radio, by the way)
I've been communicating via 11 meter for many years. I once operated a novice for 10 meter, but you cant get a novice license anymore, sure miss those days. So I guess Tech is now what novice used to be.
a bit confusing, am I or the radio licensed? then why all refernces to the station? Not the operator? Its my licence and I may use many different radios in many diffent localities. Make it plane english not some old time ham code.
I ordered the book, I hope it has definitions, phone restrictions? Am I 10? No I'm 66 own my phone and can use it as I see fit. You mean I can use the 10m to talk? Why not say so?
I just like to scan and listen so I don't see the benefits in obtaining a license but if I ever felt the need to say Hi to someone on a Ham or GSMR I would just do it because I'm a Outlaw son hahaha
@@HamRadio2 It don't make a difference because I wouldn't count on the radio in an emergency because I would not want to give a stranger my location or trust they was a friendly. Who knows when SHTF you can't trust anyone. The radio may be the end of someone. Hahaha.
@@HamRadio2 I know I'm saying I would not trust a stranger to meet with. There are a lot of opportunist out there and who knows I just might be a predator myself when SHTF. It's everyone for themselves.
As stated, it is automatically added by UA-cam and since I don't own UA-cam, no it's not at my end. To be a fair question, phrase it like a question instead of an accusation.
@@HamRadio2 when I have uploaded videos, There is a choice on what level of monetization you want for the video your uploading. There is a choice before one uploads. You did go in and change it didn’t you my young friend?
You'll need the knowledge that licensing, and practice bring with it. If "SHTF" is the first time you try to key up a HAM radio, it's going to be almost entirely useless to you. If the whole order of civilization collapses, no one will likely be around to check whether you have your aviation license from the FAA either, but you won't have developed the necessary skills without the license before that.
Do you know how many NEW people have obtained their license just because of this video and this series? It sounds like you didn't like it, and ok fine - but to say it is a waste for anyone new proves that you haven't actually looked at the video comments. Find another way to learn, there are many. Or you can go troll elsewhere, if you aren't actually interested in learning.
I listen too this almost 10 hour class twice and took my test on 12/27/23 and passed! Yes, I reas the book, but listening helps. And blew threw the test. Thanks for making this video.
Congrats! Thanks for watching
No, problem! I'll be watching your General class next. I'm in the learning mode, like Johnny 5 (short circuit) I need input! So I'm sure I'll be watching several other classes. I really want to learn how to put one up in backwoods.
@@HamRadio2 I am having trouble finding your up to date General class videos. Have they been put out yet?
@@JeremyFerris-t7q Have you found their updated general class videos yet? I can't seem to find them.
No, I haven't. I've seen them advertising for a phone app that you have to pay like $55 for, so I just bought a book.
I just wanted to thank you guys! I watched these prep videos over and over. I passed technician license test and got a 34 out of 35 on first try! Thank you again and I hope I can help get the word out for you. I took my test on 8/25/24 and received my license by the 30th.
73’s
KC3ZQZ
These videos have inspired me to learn hamradio! I used these videos, took tons of notes, and downloaded the paid version of ham study and have really been studding hard for this and 9/16/2023 I will be taking my tec AND general test! Thank you so much for the awsome and very helpful information guys!
I've been bouncing between various guides and videos as I get ready to take the test. This video has been the best format and presentation so far. Thanks mate.
Your video is very educational. I've been studing and it's been very helpful so thank you.i also screenshot the test questions with the answers. I'm from Chicago
Just have to say Thank you! I read the book & found this 3part supplement & listened several times through along with practice testing on Ham Study & use my the questions in the book. I just passed my Technician Test 35 out of 35! You brought the book to life for me - You are sppreciated! Thank you!
Awesome!
I’m test prepping for next week.. Ran through the entire 4 hours last night with you guys, can’t thank you enough for your time! That was work for me and a lot more work for you.
It is appreciated.
You were also very accurate with the practice test percentage 😂 30% in the first practice test little more on the second 👍
Edit- this was the 1st time I’ve spent “studying” this.
I feel pretty good about it, the only things I missed were things not covered here and they were very specific questions about equipment. One that got me was the cable interference question, answer check connections to make sure they’re tight. Another was referring to what specific cable should be used for a specific application.
This is a good solid base knowledge, thanks agains guys!
How did you do
I’m new to ham, I’ve been using CB radios for yrs. I’ve searched for classes near me and nothing in southeast Texas. Only testing.
Free classes on my channel.
Southeast near where?
@@HamRadio2 silsbee tx I’m near Beaumont tx
I realize this is a super specific request, so no worries if you can’t do it. These videos have been extremely helpful to me passing my technician test two weeks ago!!! I listened to the video playlist while driving from Amarillo to Houston. I was telling a buddy about it, and he wants to get his license and is going to listen to them in his commute over the next couple weeks. Any chance you could make these sessions podcast form?
I put them on my podcast service when they were new. They should still be there
Took my Technician test yesterday and aced it. Your videos were the difference and were best suited for my learning style. Thank you so much for creating great teaching content!
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing, that is awesome
Thank you so much for creating this course! Getting ready to take the test in a couple of weeks. Read through the ARRL technician License Manual, but wanted to make sure I really understand this stuff. This is incredibly helpful and much appreciated! Now on to the next part…
You all can do it!!! I started with this series in March, hamstudy practice test and fast forward I scored a 97% on General.
Well done. Supplies just the essentials with no frills. This was a great refresher.
Thanks
I'm studying for General and Extra. This Technician class is great review for me. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Decades ago truck drivers had "handles"...my dad's "handle" was Country Comfort"...so are "handles" allowed?...
And are the rules any different from a portable (car installed) CB radio compared to a home base??
Excellent UA-cam channel I am learning a lot for take my exam thanks so much 😂😊😅😢
Most welcome 😊
I am really enjoying this video, helping me learn. Love the visuals. Thank you. This makes getting my license easier
This was alot of help and i look forward to learning more and getting licenced. Thanks!
Great to hear...!
Have my general KK6SEB, but will be up in about a year, so if I get my tech. License I'll get 10 more years? right?
No, Tech is before General so you can't go backwards
I'm not a licensed ham (yet) but looking at the 21:00 mark, all of the other study guides that I've read (including the Gordon West book - Page 39) state the T1C05 question as being that KF1XXX is an example of a VALID call sign vice a VANITY call sign. Again, I'm just a regular Joe studying for the test but is this question stated correctly? Thanks...
Vanity callsigns are also valid callsigns so I'd need to rewatch the section you're talking about and see what Chris is saying
Wow, just found this one!! Ready to join our SEARC (Sioux Empire - Sioux Falls, SD) - Call sign to be announced soon!!
I have a set of handheld Motorola CP200D radios, I live and work in Canada do I need a license to operate these radios if so who would I get the license from thanks
I am studying for technician, but would like to do general at same time. Do you also offer a current general class? Didn’t see one in my quick search. Otherwise, recommendations?
We're going to Livestream a new General Class soon, details are coming. The older General Class will get you about 80-85% of the way there, so it is still worth looking at.
Thank you for this episode. I'm going to watch the next one soon!
Thanks for commenting.
Reading the book along with the audio here. It's amazing how much of it is common sense besides the tech questions lol
Needed this! Thank you - West Texas
Glad it was helpful!
Love the video format many many thanks!
I think just covering the right answers would be more efficient tho.
❤
When will the book be back in print? AMZ link says it’s not in print in October 2024
Amazon changed the URL. I will update the description now, but here it is - amzn.to/40mx0bp
Back when I was visiting some of our family in ID I just identified with my callsign and not with K7JKA/W7? If I had to say K7JKA/W7 I did it illegally back then because I forgot about it.
It isn't required, just allowed
@@HamRadio2 ok
It's weird... I can listen to videos all day long trying to teach me how to take the test, but there is no where i can find the study without being charged 69-199 dollars
if i'm a USA citizen and want to get a tech license but live in the Philippines or do I go thru remote testing and go thru and ruled by the FCC
Really trying to get my license! This is super helpful
Glad it was helpful!
I am just learning ham radio and it is really hard for me but I am willing to try
Jason auestion not about license. But kinda is in the new QST they shared the Amateur radio band layout and i know there only extra general and tech licensing now days why do they still include Advanced should they just merge the Advanced in to the Extra or General ????
JERRY QUIGLEY
K9PDE
GLAD TO ABLE TO SHARE SOME TIME WITH YOU AND THE GANG AT THE TRAILER IN Dayton,Oh this year
There are still some folks out there with Advanced licenses. They can continue to renew the license as long as they want, but they would need to test for the Extra license, just like everyone else
Will you be doing this for the General? I used this for my technician and found it to be superior to Ham Radio Prep for my situation.
Yes
@@HamRadio2 any idea when it will be available? Thank you for responding.
I'm in talks with a local club now, we are hoping for May 2024
Thanks
I am studying for my general class license.
Thank you very much for excellent educational class. May I know where can I take practice test? Website please
AA9PW.com
QRZ.com
Thanks!
So Good.
great video, is there another video part 2 after this one?
Yes, 3 parts total
Thanks I found them but going to your channel and paging through all the videos they don’t show just part one. Thanks for creating that series. I’m at 80-85% score on the practice test after watching episode 1 and I have electronic back ground from a few decades ago so that helps. Thinking I should be good after video 2 and 3 and some more practice test….maybe lol
@@sheaton954 If you go to the Home Page on my channel and scroll down, all 3 series of training videos are found there. Don't click on the videos tab, just stay on the Home Page, they are all there.
If you are at 80%+ then you are ready for the test. Good luck! Let me know what your callsign is, after you pass.
73
28:17 Please don't introduce an acronym (ITU) without defining it. I am absolutely new to AR (see, shouldn't do that) and don't recognize such things (Armature Radio, by the way)
I've been communicating via 11 meter for many years. I once operated a novice for 10 meter, but you cant get a novice license anymore, sure miss those days. So I guess Tech is now what novice used to be.
Good!
Happy Keaster
Yeah Buddy
a bit confusing, am I or the radio licensed? then why all refernces to the station? Not the operator? Its my licence and I may use many different radios in many diffent localities. Make it plane english not some old time ham code.
The license belongs to you and you can use any radio you want, as long as it is in the right frequency
I ordered the book, I hope it has definitions, phone restrictions? Am I 10? No I'm 66 own my phone and can use it as I see fit. You mean I can use the 10m to talk? Why not say so?
@@gregorybarth930 phone means voice and not Morse code or digital
@@HamRadio2Thanks, been wondering what phone meant
Howdy y’all
the link for the slides says it has been deleted??
I'll check
When are you gonna do an EXTRA CLASS? I’m an Advance class now and would love to take the final step!
The Extra Class has been on this channel for a couple of years, now.
ua-cam.com/play/PLs_Ab58w9LI_6ENIq9q8geKXTrtHDT6ns.html
I am hoping that jason eill get back in touch with me i am wanting to get my tech license
What do you need?
The test it's self so I can try to pass it and I need to do it over the phone and I need to call and talk to
46:21
Thank you so much. Mwah!
I am hoping that Jason will get back in touch with me
What about?
I want my ticket so bad.
I just like to scan and listen so I don't see the benefits in obtaining a license but if I ever felt the need to say Hi to someone on a Ham or GSMR I would just do it because I'm a Outlaw son hahaha
That's not being an outlaw as much as it is just refusing to be prepared.
@@HamRadio2 It don't make a difference because I wouldn't count on the radio in an emergency because I would not want to give a stranger my location or trust they was a friendly. Who knows when SHTF you can't trust anyone. The radio may be the end of someone. Hahaha.
Radios don't report your position like a cell phone does. They also work where cell phones don't. But whatever you want to believe....
@@HamRadio2 I know I'm saying I would not trust a stranger to meet with. There are a lot of opportunist out there and who knows I just might be a predator myself when SHTF. It's everyone for themselves.
I thought you could triangulate your radio position pretty easily
A commercial every 3 minutes?! Are you kidding me?!
Fixed. YT sets these automatically, so I updated it just now.
Rather than freaking out, you could just ask me to edit them, which I am glad to do.
@@HamRadio2 not “freaking out”
That was a little unfair. It was a fair question question.
And I guess apparently it was an oversight at your end.
And thank you
As stated, it is automatically added by UA-cam and since I don't own UA-cam, no it's not at my end.
To be a fair question, phrase it like a question instead of an accusation.
@@HamRadio2 when I have uploaded videos, There is a choice on what level of monetization you want for the video your uploading. There is a choice before one uploads.
You did go in and change it didn’t you my young friend?
Will you need a license when shtf happens.
You'll need the knowledge that licensing, and practice bring with it. If "SHTF" is the first time you try to key up a HAM radio, it's going to be almost entirely useless to you.
If the whole order of civilization collapses, no one will likely be around to check whether you have your aviation license from the FAA either, but you won't have developed the necessary skills without the license before that.
What about Felons!?
Hammy nets 🙄💩💩💩💩
Way too much talking. It's too easy to get lost in the babble. A total waste of time for anyone new.
Do you know how many NEW people have obtained their license just because of this video and this series? It sounds like you didn't like it, and ok fine - but to say it is a waste for anyone new proves that you haven't actually looked at the video comments. Find another way to learn, there are many. Or you can go troll elsewhere, if you aren't actually interested in learning.