[Elecraft] Aspiring ham!

[Bill Allen]

Justin,

First, thank you for your service!

Second, I would personally build some and study some.  Alternating to keep
both from getting tedious.

Third, you MUST take all the tests to get to Extra.  However, if you have
studied enough to pass the Extra, you should be able to pass the other two
tests also.  On the written tests you must take them in the order
Technician, General, Extra; but you make take them all at one VE session if
you like.  After you have passed the General or Extra written tests, you
will have 365 days to pass the CW 5wpm test.  Say you do just as I have
described, you will have a Technician license and privileges until you pass
the CW within 365 days.  If you do not pass the CW within 365 days you will
LOSE the credit for the General and Extra written and have to retake them.
Of course, if the FCC removes the CW requirement within that 365 days (don't
bank on it) then you would you would be an Extra.

73 and May God Bless,
Bill Allen WA5PB


-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Justin Croonenberghs
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 3:40 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Aspiring ham!

Hey all! I just purchased a kit and options on the recommendation of a
good friend, and I am just now getting into radio. My plans are:

1. Build my new radio and options
2. Finish studying Morse and stuff to get my license
3. Start operating!

Problem is, I am currently stationed in Afghanistan, which makes this
a little complicated. My question is: since I have lots of time to
study here, can I take more then one test element and skip a license
class or two? Meaning, can I go straight to General, or do I need to
get Technician first?

My other question is: since I purchased a "loaded" radio with all the
options in a 20W configuration, is there a recommended sequence of
assembly?

Anything anyone can tell me would be greatly appreciated! When I take
over the world, you shall be granted a fiefdom in your name. Good
deal, yes?

:-)

-- 
Justin "C++12" Croonenberghs
No more Geek Code...
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