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  • Pondering getting the 2nd upgrade

    From Utopian Galt@21:4/108 to All on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 19:34:07
    Is there any extra benefits for beginniners to get the next licence upgrade and will my licence clock start again at 10
    years?


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  • From Mortar M.@21:2/101 to Utopian Galt on Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:12:23
    Re: Pondering getting the 2nd upgrade
    By: Utopian Galt to All on Wed Nov 19 2025 19:34:07

    Is there any extra benefits for beginniners to get the next licence upgrade

    From Ham Radio Prep:

    General License Privileges
    --------------------------
    o Operate digital modes. Generals can operate all digital modes on HF,
    including FT8, which has become the most popular mode--not just the most
    popular digital mode--on the HF bands.
    o Operate SSB phone on HF bands below 28 MHz.
    o Operate on the 20-meter band. The 20-meter band is arguably the best band
    for
    o Operate in more contests. Because Generals have more operating privileges,
    they are able to more fully participate in amateur radio contests than are
    Technicians,
    o Administer amateur radio examinations. Generals can become Volunteer
    Examiners (VEs), although they are only allowed to administer Technician
    Class exams.

    Amateur Extra License Privileges
    --------------------------------
    o Operate voice, data, and CW on HF frequencies set aside solely for Amateur
    Extra Class operators. These frequency privileges allow Extra Class
    operators to more easily work DX stations and operate under less crowded
    conditions.
    o Administer all three amateur radio license examinations.

    will my licence clock start again at 10 years?

    The clock starts the date your license begins.
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  • From jimmylogan@21:1/137 to Utopian Galt on Thursday, November 20, 2025 11:35:54
    Utopian Galt wrote to All <=-

    Is there any extra benefits for beginniners to get the next licence upgrade

    More bands to talk on. My wife is a technician and never plans to
    do more - just wants to be able to 'chase storms' and report to
    the local repeaters/weather nets.

    I went on and did General with the intention of doing HF.

    and will my licence clock start again at 10 years?

    No idea...


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  • From djatropine@21:1/215 to jimmylogan on Sunday, January 25, 2026 10:21:47
    More bands to talk on. My wife is a technician and never plans to
    do more - just wants to be able to 'chase storms' and report to
    the local repeaters/weather nets.

    I went on and did General with the intention of doing HF.


    After I got my tech license I was given a copy of a issue of On the Air and saw schematics for a CW transceiever on 40m which can be powered using potatos and lemons. A radio which i can play with experiment and if I get get the munchies my power source is edible .


    So I blame CW and delicious gummies :D

    ... A house is a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff

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  • From Mortar M.@21:2/101 to djatropine on Monday, January 26, 2026 01:24:34
    Re: Re: Pondering getting the 2nd
    By: djatropine to jimmylogan on Sun Jan 25 2026 10:21:47

    ...potatos and lemons...if I get get the munchies, my power source is edible Raw potatos and lemons...Ew. :p
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  • From jimmylogan@21:1/137 to djatropine on Sunday, March 08, 2026 19:18:28
    djatropine wrote to jimmylogan <=-

    More bands to talk on. My wife is a technician and never plans to
    do more - just wants to be able to 'chase storms' and report to
    the local repeaters/weather nets.

    I went on and did General with the intention of doing HF.


    After I got my tech license I was given a copy of a issue of On the Air and saw schematics for a CW transceiever on 40m which can be powered
    using potatos and lemons. A radio which i can play with experiment
    and if I get get the munchies my power source is edible .


    So I blame CW and delicious gummies :D

    ... A house is a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff

    LOL

    Well I have an HF rig now an working on getting it set up...



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