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[Big Blue]

I’m thinking about taking my HAM Technician exam in June, with the Rio Hondo Amateur Radio Club in Whittier. Anyone interested in joining me?

I’ll confirm the date/time, fee, etc when I receive more details.

 

[smritte]

You do know, once you get the ham license you get to buy new stuff.
Running both 2m and GMRS at the same time, you will see why I like 2M so much.
BTW
Meeting this week?
remind me to bring the oil filters.

 

[PalmeredHackle]

For those interested in getting nerdy with Jeff, I recommend you use hamstudy.org or the hamstudy app. Easiest way to pass. I also recommend going for your technician and general at the same time, it's not that much more study and you get a lot more access. Also you pay a flat rate for however many tests you do in one sitting.

 

[socal66]

I might be interested. I need something to motivate me to get this done.

 

[PalmeredHackle]

Also might be somewhat discouraged, but the hamstudy tests essentially allow you to memorize the test pool so you don't need to 'learn' anything to pass, just know the correct choices. That's how I passed tech and general, you learn much more by actually operating afterwards than you would actually learn during the testing. The only thing I'd say is pay attention to some of the rules regarding how you are supposed to operate as well as any etiquette questions as they can actually get you in trouble. The rest is just nerdy science stuff that you don't necessarily need in order to start talking.

 

[Big Blue]

@smritte I’ve got my Baofeng to hold me over till Black Friday.

@socal66 Let’s do it Carl. Drew is also joining us. Rick, Chris?

@PalmeredHackle I signed up for HAMradioprep.com yesterday. I should’ve inquired around first. We’ll all be sad hams soon! Woohoo!

 

[socal66]

A while back I did the online ham test exam where they would test you over and over with the questions that would be on the exam and I was able to get a passing rate after a few iterations of that. I’ll probably go to that as my core study method and watch a few of the videos on YouTube that walk through the topics to hopefully understand somewhat what I’m scoring well on.

 

[Big Blue]

@Grey Hawk will get us some info about the June exam. The HAMradioprep app is pretty good. They provide info via videos and print. It’s $28 per course though (with promo ARC20).

 

[Big Blue]

Weekend Offroad has another event coming up late June. You can register in their site.

Big Bear Experience

*** PRICE IS PER RIG NOT PER PERSON *** FAMILY FRIENDLY CAMP AND OFF ROAD EXPERIENCE 4th Annual Big Bear Experience June 23-25 When you arrive at our Base Camp you will be greeted with a swag bag from our sponsors and a detailed list of the weekends itinerary. Hiking and Mountain Bike Trails...

www.socal-overland.com

 

[smritte]

Is this week the meeting?

 

[Canyon_Cliff]

If I may, I am thinking of joining you this Thursday.

 

[socal66]

Yes the meeting is this Thursday (3rd Thur of month) at the Clearman’s Galley in Rosemead.

 

[full_size_overlander]

Hey, I'm interested in these meetups, is it open to anyone? or do I need an invitation of some sort?

 

[MMc]

Hey, I'm interested in these meetups, is it open to anyone? or do I need an invitation of some sort?

You are invited! We'll teach you the secret hand shake. It is open to anybody that would like to show up. Look at Rally points for the details.

 

[smritte]

We go out pretty regularly. Right now the bulk of the group is up north at the expo.

 

[Big Blue]

We survived our 2-week tour through the PNW. Great times as usual.

 

[Duane]

Test...

 

[Big Blue]

The SoCal Outdoorsmen club is hosting a Swapmeet, if anyone is interested in going. They’ll be in Walnut.

 

[RickTundraPro]

The SoCal Outdoorsmen club is hosting a Swapmeet, if anyone is interested in going. They’ll be in Walnut.

This Sunday?

 

[Big Blue]

The SoCal Outdoorsmen club is hosting a Swapmeet, if anyone is interested in going. They’ll be in Walnut.

This Sunday?

Yes, this Sunday, 8-11am.