[bars] Extra class study manual and scheduling exam

[Allan Chertok]

Thanks to all for your suggestions!

Allan

KD1DH

On 6/5/2024 9:49 AM, Greg wrote:
> Look here for in person or on line tests.
>
> https://hamstudy.org/sessions/01720/inperson
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>
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> On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 09:39, Adam Smith <asmith at netspace.org> wrote:
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>     An analysis of what has/hasn't changed in the new question pool. 
>     Apparently 100 of the questions are new (per this post - link in
>     the top post to the detailed analysis).
>     https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/18ok9ri/2024_amateur_extra_pool_what_has_changed/
>
>     Adam / AA1N
>
>     On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 8:34 AM Greg via bars <bars at w1hh.org> wrote:
>
>         Good morning. My experience with the ICOM HamStudy app was
>         great. Very affordable and very effective learning tool that
>         utilizes the same format as the actual test ! I studied with
>         this tool for a few months and passed the test easily.
>         Check on line for a club that conducts tests on regular basis.
>         Good luck
>         Greg
>         Good luck.
>
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>         On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 22:50, Matt Wagner
>         <mwaggy at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>             I will totally defer to a more active VE, but it looks
>             like a new Extra question pool goes into effect July 1, per
>             https://www.arrl.org/news/new-amateur-extra-class-question-pool-released-effective-july-1-2024
>
>             The end of that page encourages people who have studied
>             using the book you reference to take their test before the
>             end of June.
>
>             In my limited experience, the question pools don’t
>             radically change. I used the 1998 edition of the General
>             license manual to pass the exam in 2016 and felt like it
>             was exactly what I had studied. Some of the questions may
>             be reworded, and a few new questions may be added on newer
>             digital modes, but the core concepts don’t change. So
>             personally, I would be comfortable buying the current 12th
>             Edition but taking the exam in July or later.
>
>             I would recommend that you take a few practice exams
>             online ahead of time. (Unrelated to the change.) It’s
>             helpful for knowing where to focus on studying more, and
>             gives you confidence in your skills. I cannot recommend a
>             specific site because the one I used, run by a ham on his
>             personal website, now requires payment?!
>
>             73, and good luck,
>             Matt, N1ZYY
>
>             On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 20:37 Allan Chertok
>             <achertok at magnecon.com> wrote:
>
>                 Hi,
>
>                 I am planning to up grade my Advanced Class ticket to
>                 Extra and would appreciate any replies to some questions.
>
>                 1.  Is the ARRL 12th editions (2002-2024) study guide
>                 sold by Amazon the best choice?
>
>                 2.  Is the downloadable .pdf version ligit?
>
>                 3.  How to arrange for the exam?
>
>                 73,
>
>                 Allan Chertok
>
>                 KD1DH
>
>                 Bedford, MA
>
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