Study Hard

Study Hard - Ham Test Online

I finally gave in and had my husband sign me up for 

the Ham Test Online interactive study course so I can practice 

for my ham radio Technician's license.  

This is an entry level license that they estimate will take 

about 10 hours of study; however,

this is more of a continuous practice test that follows

a brief discussion on a portion of the testing material.

You don't have to memorize over a hundred questions or

dig through a couple hundred page book.  You just

keep working the study guide daily until you are comfortable

with the material and it should begin to sink in.

It is a small charge ($24.95) for a 2 year subscription

that allows unlimited access during the subscription period.

Other license levels take longer and may be priced differently.

Ham Test OnLine  Link

So far I am learning about 

Current (symbol I measured in Amperes or Amps by an ammeter)

Voltage (symbol E measured in volts by a voltmeter)

Resistance (symbol R measured in ohms by a ohmmeter)

Ohm's Law and how to calculate

Circuits and types of circuits

plus schematic symbols and what they mean.

The online study course will keep track of your correct answers

and recognizes where your weaknesses are.  You will find they will

repeat the questions where you provided incorrect answers

and will link you back to the tutorial so you can review the material.

So far I have completed 10% of the study guide with 90% correct answers.

I was less than that yesterday and hopefully I'll be better tomorrow.

There are a limited number of questions on the technician's test

and these study guide questions come out of the pool, or at least

are similar to what will be asked on the test, which I can take 

in about a month.  If I don't pass, I'll just study more and take it again.

This material is so far from anything I've ever studied that

I'll feel no shame if I don't pass the first time.  Additionally,

it's been over 30 years since I was in school!  

My husband is absolutely giddy over this.

He is planning ham field days together, making antennas and

working on electronic projects together and attending

the local ham meetings and go to swap meets.

I can't say that I am super excited to do those activities;

however, they do work with the local authorities and

emergency management officials and that part interests me.

I know a few of you are also interested in getting your license

so check out the information to see if it is a program that

you might like to try.  I better get back to it so wish me luck!