More fun stuff...

[janetupnorth]

So a few weeks ago I announced that I made Lieutenant on our Fire Department.

Well, yesterday I was officially in the FCC database having taken my Technician, General and Extra Amateur Radio Test (HAM) last week. I passed the Technician, General and missed the Extra by 1 question (that is advanced electronics and radio theory which I hadn't attempted to study) - the guys on the radio by us were impressed. :thumbup:

Today at my Fall Kick-off Meeting, I won 10 catalogs, 2 host packets and got a ribbon for having a $1760 month in August.

It was a good day! :D I also had a "someday maybe" recruit lead with me. We talked a little and will be talking more before she attends ANOTHER show with me Saturday.

Now off to make some salsa, do some laundry and dishes and get ready for a kids fair for next Saturday...ooh reminds me, I need to post a thread for ideas on that...

[TammyStar]

Janet you are a busy woman!

General and Extra Amateur Radio Test (HAM)

I have to ask, why is it HAM?? Shouldn't it be GEAR?

Just wondering

[janetupnorth]

Janet you are a busy woman!

General and Extra Amateur Radio Test (HAM)

I have to ask, why is it HAM?? Shouldn't it be GEAR?

Just wondering

No, those are the three levels:
1. Technician
2. General
3. Extra

Here is some history for you:
Amateur radio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_radio)
Etymology of ham radio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etymology_of_ham_radio)

Before I joined these guys (and women), I had GREAT respect for their services, and still do when I'm doing other things.

When those tornados and hurricanes hit you and ALL the power is out, do you really think people are picking up phones or even cell phones to call? (Even cell phones go out). Nope, most of the communications to help you are done by VOLUNTEER ham operators. An amateur radio operator (termed amateur definitely NOT by skill level, but because they cannot make money) cannot accept compensation so these men and women by their equipment and serve you for FREE.

[janetupnorth]

Janet you are a busy woman!

General and Extra Amateur Radio Test (HAM)

I have to ask, why is it HAM?? Shouldn't it be GEAR?

Just wondering

Ah, if you only knew... ;)

[TammyStar]

You are a busy person?????

[janetupnorth]

You are a busy person?????

Yes! Very! :)

[janetupnorth]

If anyone is curious what a test is like, go here:
QRZ Ham Radio Practice Tests (http://www.qrz.com/p/testing.pl)

Choose start, then Technician (lowest level) and give it a shot!

[raebates]

Hey, Janet, you rock! Congratulations!

[PChefPEI]

If anyone is curious what a test is like, go here:
QRZ Ham Radio Practice Tests (http://www.qrz.com/p/testing.pl)

Choose start, then Technician (lowest level) and give it a shot!

Congrat Janet! You ROCK! :D

Now, I did the test for fun....didn't do so well....took me 9 minutes (mind you about half of those I had a 4 yo sitting on my lap! hehe) and had an accuracy rate of 37.1%. Oh, and I did the technician exam.

It was fun....... :)

[MORFIA]

neat---


How is your foot?

[janetupnorth]

neat---


How is your foot?

The toe is almost better, the foot part is a nice shade of purple/brown (healing well). A little sensitive but getting there...not bad for 6 days!

I noticed a few other bruises that I have NO idea where they came from. :eek:
I'm suddenly bruising easier than normal (but healing fast so that is good)...need to check if I'm lacking some vitamins in my diet!!!!

[janetupnorth]

Congrat Janet! You ROCK! :D

Now, I did the test for fun....didn't do so well....took me 9 minutes (mind you about half of those I had a 4 yo sitting on my lap! hehe) and had an accuracy rate of 37.1%. Oh, and I did the technician exam.

It was fun....... :)

Hey, that is a start! Good job!