Passed the Extra Exam Today!

[W1AJO]

I'm on my annual Army reserve training in Florida for a month so I decided to study for the Extra exam at night rather than watch TV.  I took it last Thursday night in Tampa and just missed passing.  Today, I took it again in Brandon passed it by a good margin!

I passed my Tech, Morse, and General all on the same day back in 2002.  I took the Extra as well but did not pass it.   So I guess the third time's the charm! 

I sould have done it sooner!  Feels so good to finally get it done.  If you are a General, get cracking and upgrade!

I still have two weeks to go before I return home to Georgia and I plan on getting my code speed up to 15 WPM.  No TV!

[KD8TUT]

I'm on my annual Army reserve training in Florida for a month so I decided to study for the Extra exam at night rather than watch TV.  I took it last Thursday night in Tampa and just missed passing.  Today, I took it again in Brandon passed it by a good margin!

I passed my Tech, Morse, and General all on the same day back in 2002.  I took the Extra as well but did not pass it.   So I guess the third time's the charm! 

I sould have done it sooner!  Feels so good to finally get it done.  If you are a General, get cracking and upgrade!

I still have two weeks to go before I return home to Georgia and I plan on getting my code speed up to 15 WPM.  No TV!

Hey congratulations....

For me there was no better feeling than having the VE say "You're an Extra".

I celebrate for you and with you!!

[N3DF]

Two thoughts:

Why shoot for 15wpm?  Most QSOs are at 18-22 wpm.

Don't just study from code practice.  Get on the air - the fun way to upgrade your cw skills.

[W1AJO]

Two thoughts:

Why shoot for 15wpm?  Most QSOs are at 18-22 wpm.

Don't just study from code practice.  Get on the air - the fun way to upgrade your cw skills.

15 wpm are the fastest mp3 files I have on my iPod.  I would love to get on the air here at MacDill AFB but I do not have an HF radio with me.

Will have to wait until I'm home on the 15th.

[W4MMR]

Great job and a good idea when on AT! Good luck with the code and see ya on the bands.  I wish I was that creative when I was in the AR.  Would have been a great time to study when away from the kids.


Mark
W4MMR

[K0BAM]

Congrats to you! I passed my Extra exam last Saturday, in front of 11 VE's no less! Hardest test I have ever taken. Now to get one of those 2x2 call signs!

[KA8SEP]

First off congratulations. I just passed my extra last month. I'm proud of doing it.

I cant wait to get back onto the air. Its nice weather so I should get the OCF dipole up.

[W1AJO]

Thanks all!

K0BAM & KA8SEP - congrats to you as well!!!   I know it's a very hard test and oh boy, does it feel good to get 'r done!

I know you are as happy & proud as I am.

73