Dan,

DC>Thanks for that information, Daryl.  I took a look at the website
DC>you mentioned and it looks very good.  I've been an electronics
DC>technician for 40 years, including 28 years in military
DC>communications/radar.  The Tech and General sample questions were
DC>simple to me and the Extra would not take much studying to pass.
DC>I'll likely take the plunge in the coming year or so.  Thanks for
DC>getting me to look at that!  Best regards.

  Then, the exams should be a cinch for you. If you study for all 3, and
pass all 3 on the first try, you only have to pay 1 test fee ($15 or
less).

  You can go to www.arrl.org -- click on Exams -- click on Find A
License Exam Session -- then enter the desired criteria (such as the
state), and click on Search.

  When you find an exam session day, time, and location, call, write, or
email the contact person, to get your name in the hat. You can find a
link there on what to bring to the exam session...but you can also ask
the contact person on what to bring.

  Because of where I am at, I don't have any RF gear...but I operate
"internet radio", and can still talk to folks around the world. Plus, if
I was to ever go on a long train trip again (highly unlikely ), I
could operate via my Wi-Fi from the Sleeping Car compartment. There's a
novelty to operating "railroad mobile".

Daryl, WX4QZ


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