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| SydtheCat | Saturday, 30. July 2011, 08:00 Post #1 |
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well i finally start my foundation course on thursday 4th august, really looking forward to doing this, will keep all updated on my progress. craig
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| Kaosss | Saturday, 30. July 2011, 08:06 Post #2 |
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Enjoy it Craig, its a fun course. Al |
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| Fixerman | Saturday, 30. July 2011, 08:18 Post #3 |
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Its a fun course craig, you should walk it. Are you planning to go any further?. fm |
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| VoG | Saturday, 30. July 2011, 08:18 Post #4 |
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Good luck with it Craig. Not that you'll need luck ![]() Remember... R T F M
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| SydtheCat | Saturday, 30. July 2011, 08:39 Post #5 |
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hope so brian, i wanted to do it back in 1984 (bit harder then) but other things took over my life, but now more spare time on my hands lol cheers everyone craig Edited by SydtheCat, Saturday, 30. July 2011, 08:40.
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| VoG | Saturday, 30. July 2011, 08:59 Post #6 |
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Oh my Lord. . . DON'T let that old argument start again. It wasn't really any harder in 1984, nor 1974, nor 1964, it was just DIFFERENT. What we have now, that we should celebrate, is the fact that newcomers to Amateur radio can get on air, and on HF, after only passing the First of Three Exams (albeit with a 10w power limitation). The combined Foundation, Intermediate and Full is still an in-depth training and testing program, as was the C&G process. Nowadays we have to demonstrate certain practical skills, including building a simple curcuit then a Project, SWRing an aerial, Tuning a VFO, that were never part of the C&G but, on the benefit side, we DON'T have to demonstrate a proficiency in Morse. Earlier C&G Exams had a lot of focus on Valve technology which is barely mentioned in modern tests, but we now have questions on transistors (which were a sci-fi dream in the early 60s). So it has indeed changed, but don't believe the "we 'ad it tough when I were a lad. Not like thee kids now, it were proper 'ard then " old school, they do not give Full Licences away on cornflakes packages now. This isn't a Rant . I just want to nip any potential "us n them" arguments before they start. All "G" type licences, early "M0" and modern "M0" deserve equal credit for sitting, and passing, their exams
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| Deleted User | Saturday, 30. July 2011, 09:30 Post #7 |
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waiting for my foundatoin book to arive and then!!!!!!!
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| Wayne1965 | Saturday, 30. July 2011, 10:15 Post #8 |
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Good luck its very enjoyable, I am having a great time doing it and if your tutor is any thing like ours some great interesting stories. My exam was going to be on the 15th August but due to an rsgb moratorium its been delayed to 1st September. The main thing is to have fun and enjoy it, with plenty of 73 De Wayne
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| Falcon | Saturday, 30. July 2011, 10:16 Post #9 |
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The only thing that really changed is since the multi questions is that you needed a higher % correct to pass than in the old days. And as some have said some of the older calls did'nt have to take an exam at all as Steve says the world and technology have changed. Good Luck on the Foundation 73 Andy |
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| Wayne1965 | Saturday, 30. July 2011, 13:49 Post #10 |
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Also from this month (July) there is now 1 extra question so 26 in total and its about etiquette so real easy, as soon as I have passed the foundation I hope to start on the intermediate course as there are a couple of M6 waiting.Again good luck 73 De Wayne
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| Deleted User | Saturday, 30. July 2011, 15:38 Post #11 |
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Good luck with the Foundation mate. It matters not a fig IF it was harder back in the day because those days have gone and this is the way it is now so you enjoy it for what it is and I look forward to catch you on 40 Mtrs No pressure Seriously just relax and enjoy it. |
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| Andy | Saturday, 30. July 2011, 20:50 Post #12 |
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Good luck mate, took mine (m3) in 2003, one of the Originals, have FULL call since 05, |
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| Big Cat 309 | Saturday, 30. July 2011, 22:20 Post #13 |
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Read the manual and take your time reading the questions on the exam and most of all enjoy your self and never think I wont ask a question because your tutors want you to pass as much as you do. |
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| The Bouncer | Sunday, 31. July 2011, 15:01 Post #14 |
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Nice one Craig good luck mate, I will be doing mine in the winter months...
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| Deleted User | Sunday, 31. July 2011, 16:31 Post #15 |
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Good luck to the both of you. |
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| SydtheCat | Friday, 12. August 2011, 10:49 Post #16 |
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update i am now two weeks into the course which is being run by keighley amateur radio society (KARS) and a very good bunch they are to! 5 on the course which includes another CT member! already completed first 4 sections on practical assessment also coverd the technical basic section in the foundation licence now book. so far so good and really enjoying it craig
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| Deleted User | Friday, 12. August 2011, 12:24 Post #17 |
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Good luck guys, its really nice to see new 'soon to be hams' coming into the hobby. Hope to catch y'all on the bands soon!! cheers, adonis |
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the foundation I hope to start on the intermediate course as there are a couple of M6 waiting.


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