Subj : Re: Getting Started
To   : Andre
From : Vk3jed
Date : Mon Aug 17 2020 20:14:00

-=> On 08-16-20 20:34, Andre wrote to Warpslide <=-

 An> I just checked out the Canadian basic exam. It's a little more
 An> practical than the US tech and general exams, but not by much. All
 An> three contain fairly useless knowledge for getting started. Use
 An> hamstudy.org to memorize the questions and pass, then just keep
 An> learning as you need to know things. Definitely find a good club to
 An> join... If they're dicks, find a different club. The ham community is
 An> very similar to the old BBS community, and they'll respect people who
 An> try to figure something out on their own before asking for help.

The Australian Foundation exam is pretty straightforward.  With the right
guidance, you can stufy for that in a weekend (some clubs actually have a
weekend training culminating in the exams at the end of day 2).  Standard and
Advanced progressively introd

 An> Personally, I wouldn't bother with a course. But finding a good
 An> elmer/mentor who builds thier own antennas and operates a lot is
 An> crucial. A lot of hams think they know what they're doing but don't
 An> have a clue... You'll have to shop around a bit to find the right ham
 An> friends.

I'm happy to help where I can. :)


.... Everyone has a right to be stupid. You are abusing the privilege.
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