[Boatanchors] Upgrade question

[k0occ at comcast.net]

The Extra test that I took this year is  way, way, way easier than the Advanced test I took in 1968. Not only is it easier, the study materials that are available now are much better than they were in 1968.

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Ernie, k0occ 
Atlanta, GA

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From: Glen Zook <gzook at yahoo.com> 

> Yes, you have to take the Amateur Extra Class examination to upgrade. However, 
> the test is not that hard! 
> 
> Go to the ARRL website and you can download the entire exam pool for nothing. 
> Also, go to http://www.qrz.com and you can take practice exams for free. I am 
> trying to remember, but I believe that after you take like 20 examinations you 
> have gotten all of the questions. However, it may be more! 
> 
> Glen, K9STH 
> 
> Website: http://k9sth.com 
> 
> 
> --- On Fri, 9/12/08, DW Holtman wrote: 
> 
> From: DW Holtman 
> 
> Slightly off topic. I currently have an old advanced license. Do I need to take 
> the extra test to upgrade? If so, are the test pool questions available without 
> having to buy the ARRL study guide? There is no reason for me not to upgrade, 
> except for finding the time. 
> 
> 
> 
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