Preference of studying for Extra Class

[N2EY]

W7ETA writes: "dropping the CW test didn't change the question pool. So, it didn't effect the written tests at all."

Not in 2007.

But consider the history...

Before the 2000 restructuring, there were 5 different written exams: Novice (30), Tech&TechPlus (35), General (35), Advanced (50), Extra (40). Each license required its own test and all the tests for the license classes below it. (The numbers in parentheses are the number of questions on each test, to the best of my recall).

In 2000, not only were the code tests reduced to just one 5 wpm test, but the written exams were reduced as well. Technician became a single 35 question test made from the combined Novice and Technician, General stayed at 35 questions, and the Extra went to 50 questions from the combined Advanced and Extra.

73 de Jim, N2EY

[N5IUT]

I like to use the The W5JCK Amateur 2008 Extra Exam Question Pool with Correct Answers and Guide to the Mathematical Problems.

Jack does a great job working with math problems on the Extra exam.

http://w5jck.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=28

N5IUT
Editor at HamElmer.com

[KC9PRE]

I used Hamtest Online.100% for Extra

[KD6EVH]

I do not know if you are still looking for study material; but, I passed my extra today, I have no idea what my score was, they did not tell me. I used http://www.hamtestonline.com/ and a few online books. I recommend at least taking a look at this publication http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Instructor%20resources/ExtraClassSylalbus2009jan-AD7FO.pdf

I had studied electronic technology in a community college certificate program over 20 years ago. So, quite a bit of the material was a refresher. I would recommend checking with the local radio club and see if they ever run a class. While I was at the test they mentioned that they were preparing to start a series of classes for General and Extra.

[JEREMYB]

Just use the ARRL Extra Class License Manual and hamtestonline, just give yourself a month or two to learn the info that is there.  I did buy the Extra Q&A and found it useless to me, it was easier for me to learn the formulas and theories than just the correct answers

[N2EY]

I passed my extra today,

CONGRATULATIONS!!

73 de Jim, N2EY