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| Reviews Summary for Gordon West |
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Reviews: 9
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Average rating: 4.6/5
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MSRP: $Clearance 1.99
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Description: These are the tapes Gordon West did for Radio Shack, which some of their store still carry Four cassettes... taking you from 5 wpm to 13 wpm. item #62-2418
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KF6NTE
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 30, 2007 00:07
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Gordo Rocks
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I read Gordo's book back in sept of 1997 and passed the technician exam after a week.
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AB2WK
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 22, 2007 07:34
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Good Choice!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I used Gordo's Extra Class book to study for the test. I would read it for a 1/2 hour every night for 3 months and researched the questions I didn't understand during the day. I passed on the 1st try. I still use the book because it contains all the math formula's you'll ever need for ham radio. Don't get rid of it after you pass the test!
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KE5RKE
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Rating: 4/5
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Nov 21, 2007 06:18
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Very pleased
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I just finished my Technicians test a few weeks ago. I studied Gordon's book for that test. I spent about 6 weeks on it. The two weeks before the test, I took from 5 to 10 on-line practice tests a day until I had it down to only 1 or 2 missed every time. When I took my test, I was surprised that some of the questions sounded as if I'd never heard them phrased that way before. But I passed. My only complaint is that now I find myself asking questions that were actually covered in the ARRL book. Now I'm going to have to go back and read the ARRL book to learn all that information I missed by just studying Gordon's book.
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KA4PIJ
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Rating: 5/5
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May 31, 2007 09:10
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best thing i have ever purchases to learn with
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I purchased the extra class study guide on cd and the book. i started the cd going to work and back in march. on may the 19 2007 @ dayton ham fest,(after say a total of 20 to 30 hrs of study in 30 min spans to and from work 2 to 5 days a week) i passed the extra class test . although i still missed the 1 polar cordance ? . i have sence purchased the general and tech courses for family members.i am 56 yrs old and have not studied anything in 25 yrs and and i am a machanic by trade. with the book and the cd,s Gordon will get you through any test.
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WB6FXU
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 29, 2007 21:25
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Great study guide for Extra Class
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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In February, 2007, I purchased the Gordon West Software & Book Education Package. The book was helpful in explaining the answers and had helpful hints for memory. The sofware by W5YI was extremely useful after working the book. It allowed taking of the test by subelement and then samples of the actual test. I worked and repeated the software until I was confident with all the answers in the question pool. I took the test in April and received my upgrade to Extra Class. I not only passed, my score was 100%...that should tell it all. Oh yes, I should tell you that I'm over age 65 and I'm not an engineer or tech.
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AD7DB
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Rating: 4/5
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May 13, 2004 17:42
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Gordon West's theory tapes rock
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I used the Gordon West theory tapes way back when I got my Technician license. I could play them while working on my computer or driving, let old Gordon drone on and let it soak in slowly. After some time I began to play some of the tapes more than others in order to concentrate on some weak areas.
Using the ARRL book to fill in some pieces and provide essential GRAPHS and PICTURES that cassette tapes can't provide, I made a clean sweep of the test. You will too!
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NO8RF
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 24, 2003 13:51
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Ham Books
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have used Gordon West's books from my Novice lic up to my advanced lic which is no longer being issued, I have to say this is by far the best course and best teacher I have ever had, I even spoke with him a time or to. I tried tune in the world with ham radio but it didn't do me any good, Gordon walks you thru the test step by step and explains everything to you on his tapes, I think everyone should take his course.
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ILIKECODE
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 15, 2001 17:22
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The best code tapes I ever heard
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I tried some old ARRL tapes that came with a book called Tune In The World With Ham Radio thoose tapes were okay but did not teach me morse code that well. Because of this I ordered Gordon West morse code tapes and they are wonderful. I am confident I will pass the code test. Try theese tapes if you don't get it the first time try again and you will know the code.
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WA2MGB
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Rating: 3/5
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Sep 17, 2001 01:20
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Good but with one MAJOR flaw
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I purchased these tapes in order to pass my 5wpm tech plus exam. The tapes are well done, and you WILL learn your letters, numbers, etc. However, the sample exam included is sent a character rate slower than the ARRL test. A significant difference! I did pass the test, however, the CD's published by the ARRL which include sample tests are ACCURATE regarding what you will hear in the headphones. I found GW system better for learning the letters/numbers/ etc than the ARRL CD... But if you want a foretaste of the exam pick up the current ARRL CD's.
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