ARRL Ham Radio Licence Manual available to site members- [Archive]

crawler#976

07-31-2006, 05:32 PM

It is available as a loaner to site members - you pay shipping both ways, or hold it until it's requested by the next member.

Per a suggestion from Wil, each person that uses the book will be asked to sign the inside front cover and put in their new call sign!

EDIT:
The test questions on the online self testing sites are not current as of 01 July 06. Until they are updated, the ARRL Manual is probably the best prep available.

Update: QRZ has the correct question pool online, and used it in conjunction with the book to pass the test easily. I used the numbered tests (1 thru 12) questions vs. the random test - all the questions are covered that way.

Thanks

Mark

BajaXplorer

07-31-2006, 10:17 PM

Mark,
I am not aware of any recent changes in the licensing exams. So, while the internet test sites may not have ALL the current questions, they will be excellent learning tools. I would advise taking the tests on at least three different sites each day. You will find a lot of info sticking if you do. If the question pool has incresed, or changed, I suspect the majority of questions would still apply for the test. The different areas of study will not have changed and the existing questions will be supplemented not dumped in my opinion.
BX
K7LHL

BajaTaco

08-01-2006, 01:23 AM

HERE (http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2006tech.pdf) is the new question pool (.pdf file), effective July 1, 2006 and good until June 30, 2010.

BX is probably right. But I haven't compared them myself, so if anyone knows what the differences are supposed to be, feel free to post up. You can compare with the old one if you want to - here (http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=338) is the page with the links to the files. The Technician class pools are "Element 2". From the wording provided, I get the feeling the pool was just updated to reflect changes in FCC rules, and to get rid of errors or ommissions.

Scott Brady

08-01-2006, 01:32 AM

The difference is the number of questions and no "illustrations"

Mark, lets go together and take the test. Chris can drive and take us for :eatchicke and :beer: and :friday: afterwards :p

BajaTaco

08-01-2006, 03:08 PM

The difference is the number of questions and no "illustrations"

Mark, lets go together and take the test. Chris can drive and take us for :eatchicke and :beer: and :friday: afterwards :p

I'd be happy to be the designated driver for the evening. But if you guys pass the test at the same time, I can only pay for half of your dinners ;) :p

crawler#976

08-01-2006, 03:21 PM

Scott, that would be great!

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BajaTaco

08-02-2006, 01:30 AM

Only question is who get to ride in the back of the BT mobile? :yikes:

...strapped to the roofrack maybe? With goggles? :smiley_drive:

I bet I can snag the wife's Matrix for the evening.

crawler#976

08-02-2006, 02:22 PM

We can all pile into the D'Cab too! I don't get to drive very often...makes for a great excuse.

crawler#976

09-02-2006, 02:28 AM

As a side note, reading the ARRL Tech Exam manual allowed me to take all 12 of the practice exams on QRZ (http://www.qrz.com/p/testing.pl) in under 7 minutes each, with an average score of 90%. That's pretty much a 100% guarenteed passing rate the first time!

crawler#976

09-09-2006, 05:11 PM

Passed the Tech exam!

Missed one tho :o

Should have a call sign by Friday

:jump:

Scott Brady

09-09-2006, 05:24 PM

Great job Mark! I owe you several :beer:

BajaXplorer

09-10-2006, 12:22 AM

Congrats friend!!!
73

crawler#976

09-10-2006, 05:56 PM

:victory:

BajaTaco

09-11-2006, 04:20 AM

Passed the Tech exam!

Missed one tho :o

Should have a call sign by Friday

:jump:

WOOOHOOO!!! Time to go to dinner! :chowtime: :beer: Congrats Mark, that is awesome. So you only missed one? That's pretty good :costumed-smiley-007

flywgn

09-11-2006, 05:34 AM

Hip hip hooray! Attaboy Mark! You da man! Hope BT treats you to a great steak at Murphys...or wherever.

Allen R
K9ONR :jump:

crawler#976

09-11-2006, 02:47 PM

BT - dinner isn't required, how about a :beer: at the Brew Pub? We need to get the Prescott crew together some evening!

Yup, missed one :( The examiners wouldn't tell me which one tho - I was very curious to find out what I screwed up on. Between the ARRL Tech Exam manual and QRZ, it was pretty easy. I read the book cover to cover, answered the question pool in the manual, and then took the practice exams on QRZ in sequence 3 times. Four times thru the multiple question pool did the trick.

So, if anyone wants to pass the exam, please borrow the book! It's over $30.00 if you purchase one - get it here for the cost of shipping!

While I've been waiting for the testing date, I've had the chance to learn about the Yaesu FT2800. I've got the ARA repeaters, (http://www.w7ara.org/Web/), and a few other local repeaters setup in the radio. The ARA has several repeaters w/ open autopatch capability, along with a linked repeater (Mt. Elden to Mt Ord) that services a huge chunk of AZ.

Later

Mark

flyingwil

09-12-2006, 12:49 PM

So, if anyone wants to pass the exam, please borrow the book! It's over $30.00 if you purchase one - get it here for the cost of shipping!

:victory: Just missed one huh? I thought you were going for 100%!

Mark, Can I be next in line for the book?

crawler#976

09-12-2006, 01:33 PM

Wil - you're not next, you're first!

We'll be in Phx on the 30th of Sept, (we're heading down to a D'Back's game) if you want it dropped off, or I can ship it to you.

Here's a listing of the next exams:

http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/examsearch.phtml?State=AZ

It may help you decide how soon you want the book!

Mark

flyingwil

09-12-2006, 01:44 PM

BajaTaco

09-13-2006, 03:32 PM

BT - dinner isn't required, how about a :beer: at the Brew Pub? We need to get the Prescott crew together some evening!

Sounds very good to me, although I am guessing Scott won't be able to make it until after the end of this month. (We can go and practice next week though, for when he gets back! :p )

crawler#976

09-13-2006, 06:31 PM

practice makes perfect!

crawler#976

09-25-2006, 11:12 PM

NOTICE:

As of 30 Sept 2006 the ARRL Tech Licence Manual will be in Mesa, AZ. at FlyingWil's. Once he's completed and passed his exam, it will be available.

Thanks

Mark

Brian McVickers

09-29-2006, 11:24 PM

crawler#976

10-02-2006, 01:29 PM

If you don't want to read the ARRL guide, your best bet is:

http://www.qrz.com/p/testing.pl

I read thru the guide, then did the tests in order on QRZ probably a dozen times before taking the exam.

The one thing I'll say for reading the book is that you will actually learn what the questions relate to vs. memorizing answers.

Brian McVickers

10-02-2006, 11:40 PM

I agree, I still want to read the book to learn it but in the meantime I figure I could be preparing for the test somehow.

If no one is in line behind Wil for the book I'd like to request it next.

Thanks

Brian

BajaTaco

10-03-2006, 12:16 AM

I could use the question pool .pdf as a study guide correct?
It has the qeustions, and the correct answer noted.

The questions on the official test come from this pool??

Thanks

Yes, and yes.

I agree - the QRZ link is a great way to prepare too. And what crawler said about the book is right on too.

Good luck!

crawler#976

10-03-2006, 02:36 PM

Wil, Brian's got next! :sombrero:

Brian McVickers

10-03-2006, 03:41 PM

Thanks! :wings:

datrupr

10-03-2006, 06:26 PM

Can I call dibs after Brian?

crawler#976

10-03-2006, 09:17 PM

Brian, Aaron's got next! :rockon:

crawler#976

10-16-2006, 04:56 PM

Hey Wil - :D Testing, Testing, Testing!

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:D :D :D

Brian McVickers

10-16-2006, 07:10 PM

HURRY UP Wil !!

I've got a 2m radio installed but I have to put the PTT on Lock! :box:

DaktariEd

10-26-2006, 11:08 PM

Dibs after Brian? Or is it Aaron?

Who's got it now? Wil?

C'mon Wil, let's hustle!

:victory:
Ed

Brian McVickers

10-26-2006, 11:11 PM

Can I call dibs after Brian?

Order:

Wil
Brian
Aaron
Ed

DaktariEd

10-26-2006, 11:25 PM

Never mind...I just ordered a copy from Amazon...
Sorry...can't wait...I'm an impulse buyer :victory:
:D

Brian McVickers

10-26-2006, 11:34 PM

READ FASTER WILL!!!!!!!
FASTER FASTER

YOUUUU can Dooo IiiiTtttt :victory:

flyingwil

10-27-2006, 01:22 AM

reading! Still working on it! I am also trying to get that class thing going if I can get the instructor to call me back. If you need it before I can be done with it I will bump the book forward.

flyingwil

11-14-2006, 01:06 AM

HURRY UP Wil !!

I've got a 2m radio installed but I have to put the PTT on Lock! :box:

Brian-

Your up! You want it mailed or want to have a passed over?

PS... Clean your PM box, it is full!

crawler#976

11-14-2006, 01:35 PM

Wil...does that mean you've taken your test???

crawler#976

12-07-2006, 01:28 PM

Aaron, you got next!!!

Congrats to Brian! - KE7JYZ

Brian McVickers

12-08-2006, 05:23 AM

Thanks
Aaron, just let me know when you want it.
I passed the test but I'm still reading the book - as soon as you want it its yours...

mightymike

03-11-2007, 10:33 PM

Is this book available to borrow from anyone now?

gjackson

03-12-2007, 12:07 AM

Yeah, who's got da book?

cheers

Brian McVickers

03-12-2007, 05:46 AM

Hey!
I've got da book!

Aaron - Datrpr, was in line at some point
you guys figure out who's next - tell me - and I'll send it on.

Sorry, didn't intend to be a book hog.

jeffryscott

03-12-2007, 04:19 PM

If nobody else wants the book immediately, I'll step in since I just bought a radio and there are some upcoming tests in Tucson - but I don't want to jump ahead of the line either. Let me know Brian if the others are in need immediately, otherwise I'll send you my address via PM.

Thanks,

Jeff

mightymike

03-12-2007, 05:05 PM

No rush here-no radio yet.......soon hopefully.

gjackson

03-12-2007, 05:47 PM

Looking at radios today, but might just buy the book when I'm there. We'll see how little control I have of my wallet. . .

cheers

gjackson

03-13-2007, 03:26 AM

turns out very little. I got the manual for myself, so I'm out of the rotation.

cheers!

Brian McVickers

03-13-2007, 04:55 AM

Jeff, the book is going to you unless Datruper jumps in here, but I know he does not have a radio yet so he may default to you and then you could send it back to him next...

jeffryscott

03-13-2007, 05:07 AM

cool. thanks everyone for letting me cut in line.

jeffryscott

03-17-2007, 05:20 PM

Brian, did you get the pm with my address?

crawler#976

07-10-2007, 09:45 PM

Bump!!!

Where Is The Book???

Who Needs It!!!

BogusBlake

07-11-2007, 01:36 AM

Bump!!!

Where Is The Book???

Who Needs It!!!

Ill take it!

I'm taking my test in three weeks. Who ever has it PM me and we'll work out shipping.

-Blake

Willman

07-11-2007, 02:57 AM

Ill take it!

I'm taking my test in three weeks. Who ever has it PM me and we'll work out shipping.

-Blake

Blake......after you PASS...would you be willing to ship it my away?

:chowtime:

BogusBlake

07-11-2007, 03:25 AM

Blake......after you PASS...would you be willing to ship it my away?

:chowtime:

No problem! (If I have the book)

Willman

07-11-2007, 03:32 AM

No problem! (If I have the book)

Let me know and i can pay for shipping......I would like to pass off the test before the summer is over and get ready for the ExPo in Oct.

Thanks Blake!

:jumping:

jeffryscott

07-11-2007, 03:57 AM

I have the book, still attempting to study. But I need to get on it, and this will help me get on it if somebody else is waiting ... give me a few weeks if you can.

Thanks,

Jeff

BogusBlake

07-11-2007, 04:24 AM

I have the book, still attempting to study. But I need to get on it, and this will help me get on it if somebody else is waiting ... give me a few weeks if you can.

Thanks,

Jeff

Yeah, dude- just keep it until you pass. The next test in Tucson is 8/2. I'm going to give that one a shot. I can pass the QRZ tests easily and consistently, but I just feel like I'm regurgitating the answers instead of learning why they're right. That's why I wanted to take a look at the book.

Send it to Willman when you're done.

vengeful

07-11-2007, 02:34 PM

I swear every time I come on this forum, you guys impress me more and more. This is rapidly becoming one of my favorite sites on the 'net.

Ok, enough brownnosing, let's get down to brass tax. LOL. I'd like to jump in line for the manual as well. I guess the current line is:

Jeff (currently has Das Buch)
Willman
BogusBlake
Aaron (datrupr, if he still needs it???)
Myself

I don't currently, yet, have a radio, but hpe to pick one up soon!

Just shoot me a PM when I'm up!

offroadchef

09-05-2007, 11:49 PM

Please put me on that list, There is a group of land cruiser members that will be taken the test this month Sept. 22 or next month Oct 20 (this would be the date for me) in Placerville, which is near Sacramento, Ca. Not sure long it takes to learn the information. If i could get bumped to the front that would great, if not I go and buy one, where would the best place be to get one and what is the newest version is.

thanks

Markus

Here is where they conduct business:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/80scool_usa_norcal/

Below is a link to trip blog and photos
http://www.tlcwagons.org/Norcal%20Wagons/Photos.html

BogusBlake

09-06-2007, 02:26 AM

Here's where to buy the book- It's only about $25.

http://www.arrl.org/catalog/index.php3?category=Help+for+Beginners

I ended up buying a copy too, and now that I have my license, my book is available for circulation too.

Who ever's next PM me their address.

Willman

09-06-2007, 02:33 AM

crawler#976

09-19-2007, 02:10 PM

UPDATE

Where are the books???

When will they be available???

jeffryscott

09-19-2007, 04:12 PM

UPDATE

Where are the books???

When will they be available???

I have one and should have my license by the Trophy and can bring it to pass on ....

crawler#976

10-23-2007, 03:00 PM

Who's got'm???

Scott Brady needs a book!

jeffryscott

10-23-2007, 03:06 PM

Miles (Gear's brother) has it, he got it from me after the Trophy.

Miles

10-29-2007, 02:59 PM

Miles (Gear's brother) has it, he got it from me after the Trophy.

I've passed the test for the Technician Level. :wings:

Who wants the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual next?

jeffryscott

10-29-2007, 05:24 PM

congrats Miles ... has Justin done it yet?

Scott Brady

10-29-2007, 07:55 PM

:arabia:

CQ?

offroadchef

10-31-2007, 12:29 AM

Sent a IM to Miles

Not sure what place I have, but you got to try....

:REOutArchery02:

Miles

10-31-2007, 03:09 PM

I don't know about the list either, but his book is ready to go. :gunt:

I'll send it out soon in that extra envelope I got form the OJ- perfect fit.

Miles

10-31-2007, 03:34 PM

congrats Miles ... has Justin done it yet?

Justin couldn't wait to borrow the ExPo copy of the ARRL guide and bought his his own to study with. We were going to take the test together but time got short.
Someone else got KI6MHY. :shakin:

offroadchef

11-01-2007, 01:04 AM

I don't know about the list either, but his book is ready to go. :gunt:

I'll send it out soon in that extra envelope I got form the OJ- perfect fit.

Thank you...

Markus

benedmonson

11-18-2007, 01:11 AM

Is one of the books available now? My radio and antenna will be here this week and I need to find a place to take the test. If someone has the book please let me know!!

Cheers,

crawler#976

03-22-2008, 02:43 AM

Wow! Been a loooooong time - we need an update!

OK, who's got'm, who need's one?

endo

03-23-2008, 10:52 PM

I need one, anyone done yet?

Thanks

crawler#976

05-16-2008, 04:47 PM

where's the book! :sombrero:

vengeful

06-08-2008, 01:12 AM

Where is it? I need one, please.:jumping:

WhereTheHellIsJames?

07-15-2008, 10:54 PM

Anybody know where the book is at? If at all possible, I'd really like to have a crack at it. Tests about every 3 weeks here, and I'd really like to get setup before the end of summer.

If you have te book and aren't using it.....

Thanks!

-James

WhereTheHellIsJames?

07-18-2008, 08:39 PM

CQ..... Anyone?

daverami

10-28-2008, 04:43 AM

Just passed my Technician test day before yesterday. I have the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual for Level 1 Technician, 2006-2007 Edition. If anyone would like to use this, please PM me with your address and I can send it to you.

HanzoSteel

11-07-2008, 07:15 PM

I've been reading the manual as well as practicing the online test at QRZ, I've been getting around 74%-90% on the first few practice tests but there seems to be many different question sheets. Do I need to make sure I pass all the different test sheets before trying out for the exam?

soonenough

11-07-2008, 08:22 PM

Another question - am I correct in assuming that an ARRL manual that was issued in 2003 is probably okay to study from for a test now? I can't imagine that too much has changed (at least as far as the material on the test) in the last 5 years.

daverami

11-07-2008, 08:39 PM

John E

11-08-2008, 02:58 AM

to help, I'll pony up say $10 to buy an updated copy and get it started around the circle.

Anybody else wanna help?

HanzoSteel

11-08-2008, 03:00 PM

to help, I'll pony up say $10 to buy an updated copy and get it started around the circle.

Anybody else wanna help?

I think the 2 books that are around are the latest editions and I picked one up last week and will gladly pass it around once I'm done with it, but may take awhile because I read slow. :o