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Dustin Morrow
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02/08/2010 8:58 PM Alert 

Brett and others,

How many questions were on the exam? Do all the exams use the same number of questions? If I am passing the online exams at mid 80% am I ready?

What happens if you fail? Can you take again after a certain time limit?

Congratulations by the way.

Dustin


2007 LR3
1988 RRC
Todd Eliason
Moderator


02/08/2010 9:26 PM Alert 

if I remember right, 35 questions.  yeah, youll probably pass but schedule the test, do a few more ractice tests and youll nail it.  While your there, take the general exam just for giggles.  doesn't cost any more and you just might pass it.  and it is kind of fun to take a test that you don;t give a crap if you fail. 

I missed the general test by 1 after only studying for the tech class. 


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Brett Curry



02/09/2010 7:08 AM Alert 

I think all tech exams are 35%. Mid 80's is pretty good. If you're using hamtest online take a few practice exams focusing on the weak points. Figure if you can pass that, you're plenty good to go.  At least where I took it, if you fail, you can pay the $15 again and test again right there.  Only costs more money if you fail and have to take the same exam again. 


max chapman
Advisor


02/09/2010 8:42 AM Alert 

I'd keep doing the practice tests for a couple more hours or so, epscially the day before you go. I wouldn't waste a lot more time keeping it up at this point till the day before. That is what I did and it was a breeze.

Craig Miller
Site Admin


02/27/2010 2:46 AM Alert 
Bump... remember the test is going to get harder real soon now.

Craig

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Dustin Morrow
Member Sponsor


02/27/2010 7:18 AM Alert 

I am scheduled for the test March 6th in Hillsboro. I am ready.

Dustin


2007 LR3
1988 RRC
Craig Miller
Site Admin


02/27/2010 10:29 AM Alert 
Right on Dustin! It's really good to see how many people managed to get licensed this winter. It's going to be sooooo nice to dump those lousy FRS radios this spring and go HAM only. This is a major upgrade on how we roll as a group.

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Dustin Morrow
Member Sponsor


03/06/2010 3:51 PM Alert 

Took the test today in Hillsboro- Passed! I will forward my call sign once I receive it.

Dustin


2007 LR3
1988 RRC
Craig Miller
Site Admin


03/06/2010 6:37 PM Alert 
Congrats Dustin! That's great news.

I just wanted to point to those that haven't studied and tested yet that NOT ONE person who has studied for and taken this test has come back saying it was hard. It's just a matter of spending a few evenings studying instead of watching TV, facebooking, or surfing the web. Once you are licensed it is good for life (w/ 10 year renewal fees).

Get it done.

C

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