I didn't study for the Extra at all, didn't even look at the question pool, took the test on a whim and I passed.
Nice little tower there us. I'm still stuck in temporary quarters so I'm sort of handicapped on HF. I have a SGC coupler underneath a wet noodle, I still make contacts and it is still fun. Get to stretch out more on field days, then we really party. I love just throwing wire and operating portable, out away from all of the noise.
Ya’ll just won’t be happy till you get a QSO. LOL
My elmer, about 15 years my senior took his Advanced when he was 14 back in around 1968 I think it was. That's when there were still Novice, Tech, General, Extra and Advanced classifications. He took his test in the FCC's Chicago office when it was a written and verbal exam. Boy, that had to be something.
I didn't study for the Extra at all, didn't even look at the question pool, took the test on a whim and I passed.
I've heard about guys like you. Take the Extra right after the General and pass I had no such luck. In fact, I took mine after studying my arse off and missed by 2! I was so mad I walked out (rather than try again right there and then) and hadn't been back since. In retrospect: not smart on my part.
Nice little tower there us. I'm still stuck in temporary quarters so I'm sort of handicapped on HF. I have a SGC coupler underneath a wet noodle, I still make contacts and it is still fun. Get to stretch out more on field days, then we really party. I love just throwing wire and operating portable, out away from all of the noise.
If you're willing to prove your license class and know how to install Ham Radio Deluxe for remote operations, I can give you temporary access to my station. The only two things I have left to automate are rotor control and amplifier control. Other than that, I can turn the radio on remotely, change frequencies, tune the antenna's, key up and transmit from anywhere as long as I have my iPad and internet access. Kinda cool.
73's!
BTW
The bands are alive again.