SDlineman 0 Posted August 5, 2009 Maybe they will spend till it hertz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted August 5, 2009 Maybe they will spend till it hertz. watt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 Posted September 13, 2009 Has anyone tried out one of the throat microphones on their radio? They are a little on the expensive side. http://www.prymestore.com/shop/catalog/spm...ystem-26-1.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRP Robbs 0 Posted September 13, 2009 Does anyone have study materials that I could borrow? I've got my VX-170 with CT-91, and helmet kit is on order. I'm determined to get legal before I transmit, and I've been looking at the question bank for a couple weeks now. I know I can memorize 400 questions eventually but I'm not really looking forward to that approach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted September 13, 2009 Sorry, lent mine out. But if I had to do it again, I wouldn't bother with anything but the online study materials. They will do the job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDlineman 0 Posted September 25, 2009 I've still got my book. PM sent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted October 6, 2009 Looking at the prep Randy is doing for the desert dash, I thought I'd raise my hands and wave my arms about licensing. If all DD volunteers were licensed, we could easily connect all over the entire course via repeater. Big safety considerations as well as convenience. It's not that tough, guys! that is all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmayer31 3 Posted December 10, 2009 So I've been dragging my feet with the radio as I haven't been doing much riding. However, I plan to have the radio setup ready for the Primm ride. I'll be taking my test this Saturday in Carlsbad and I better pass. Anyhow, for anyone looking for online test material I found this site to be one of the best. It has flashcard mode where you find out whether you chose the correct answer immediately, and it also has sample test where you take all 35 questions and then find out how you scored. I've passed some 20 times in a row and reviewed all the questions at least a few times, so we'll see how accurate the questions are after the actual test. Online Study: KBOMGA Sample Tests Test center and dates: Carlsbad SANDARC The only catch is that you need FCC Registration Number (FRN) before taking the test, but you'll need one for your license anyhow, so might as well sign up: FCC Registration Now I'll have to find the radio and reread the manual too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDlineman 0 Posted December 13, 2009 How did it go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmayer31 3 Posted December 13, 2009 100% correct, so if I can do it, anyone can! Spoke to Diego at Baja Designs on Friday and they'll have a headset ready for me next week. I'll be fully equipped and legal for the Primm ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRP Robbs 0 Posted December 21, 2009 I finally took and passed the test too. I did fine on element 2 so without studying I went ahead and tried element 3, at the VEs' suggestion...failed miserably. I was kinda pissed that I didn't pass the first time so I went back yesterday and passed element 3. So I guess that's just one more drop in the bucket of proof that even a moron can pass these tests and be legal. SDLineman, thanks for the offer of your book...I'm sure it would have helped me a bit with the studying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDlineman 0 Posted December 22, 2009 You're welcome-sorry we couldn't manage to get you the book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted December 22, 2009 .......I thought I'd raise my hands and wave my arms about licensing........It's not that tough, guys! I'm feeling a lot of heat to get licensed from both SDAR buds and friends at work.......I borrowed DigDug's study about........a year ago ......maybe it's time to bring it into the house from the garage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted December 22, 2009 Just found this site http://aa9pw.com/radio/java/ that has practice tests. Much better than the one I used to get mine. If you use the auto feature, it will tell you if you've checked the wrong answer. I'd do the test 3-5 times that way, then a couple without auto grade, then you'll be good to go, I think. Probably take an hour or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akcooper9 0 Posted December 22, 2009 I'm feeling a lot of heat to get licensed Same here....but screw it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexr 0 Posted January 18, 2010 Great thread.. I am also a big fan of trail communication. I have an ICOM IC-V8 2meter radio and the helmet kit from PCI Race Radios. My buddies that race baja like the PCI Race setup because it is super durable. I also just got my HAM license so I am legal. 73.. KJ6DHR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted February 3, 2010 Ready to Wire-Up a radio to my head and bike. Thanks to Fakename for the Parts List, and everyone for discussion. Question and Answer Section Can I buy locally for reasonable $ ? Is HRO local ? Buying the Baja Designs Kit 65-0001 with Yaesu adapter, San Marcos. $195 Buying Yaesu FT270R or is it VX270R ? Priced about $135 hopefully. Does anyone have the programming software available for the 270R? License - Study online, take test in El Cajon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexr 0 Posted February 3, 2010 I can answer one question. HRO is located in San Diego at 5375 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego CA 92123 Phone number is 858-560-4900 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted February 3, 2010 Ready to Wire-Up a radio to my head and bike. Thanks to Fakename for the Parts List, and everyone for discussion.Question and Answer Section Can I buy locally for reasonable $ ? Is HRO local ? Buying the Baja Designs Kit 65-0001 with Yaesu adapter, San Marcos. $195 Buying Yaesu FT270R or is it VX270R ? Priced about $135 hopefully. Does anyone have the programming software available for the 270R? License - Study online, take test in El Cajon? Lesseee- HRO has been answered. You can get it a little cheaper online, but the shipping nixes any minor advantage. It's the 270R You can get it from an ebay supplier- you'll nee the cable. DigDug was our expert on that, but he's overseas. Study online, take the exam where convenient. It's pretty darned easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akcooper9 0 Posted March 16, 2010 Anyone have any good sites to help study for the license? I took the practice exam at http://www.eham.net/exams and got 60% I would like to pass the first time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 16, 2010 Just take the same practice test over a few times- your score will improve. All the questions come from a single "bank". The questions that appear on the REAL test are identical to the questions in the practice tests. So just roll through several times- you'll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akcooper9 0 Posted March 16, 2010 There is nothing online to read before I test? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmayer31 3 Posted March 16, 2010 I really like this site: Ham Test and Flash Cards Just run through the flashcards a bunch and take the tests to see where you're at. The flash cards and tests will go through every question and give you an idea on where to focus. Eventually if you do it enough you'll have it memorized. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akcooper9 0 Posted March 16, 2010 I really like this site: Ham Test and Flash Cards Just run through the flashcards a bunch and take the tests to see where you're at. The flash cards and tests will go through every question and give you an idea on where to focus. Eventually if you do it enough you'll have it memorized. Now thats more like it! Between the two, I should be able to study and pass the test. Now the question is, where do I take the test at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
