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sarcasmogratis
10-28-2022 at 10:32 AM.
10-28-2022 at 10:32 AM.
Link seems to not be going to exact thread needed.
Do terms allow me to quickly get my license and still get a radio?
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Ovenchicken
10-28-2022 at 02:33 PM.
10-28-2022 at 02:33 PM.
Quote from sarcasmogratis :
Link seems to not be going to exact thread needed.
Do terms allow me to quickly get my license and still get a radio?
Try this: http://forums.qrz(DOT)com/index.php?threads/823607

Or this: https://forums.qrz(DOT)com/index.php?threads/announcing-the-qrz-new-ham-jumpstart-program.823607
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10-28-2022 at 02:34 PM.

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10-28-2022 at 02:34 PM.
Quote from Ovenchicken :
Try this: http://forums(DOT)qrz.com/index.p...ads/823607

Or this: https://forums.qrz(DOT)com/index....ram.823607

Mobile browser issue, thanks
I was able to get it to work by switching to desktop mode

The program ends on October 31, 2022
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10-28-2022 at 05:37 PM.

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10-28-2022 at 05:37 PM.
Got mine about two weeks ago with this program. Radio seems to work well with an upgraded Diamond antenna.

It would be difficult to participate now if you haven't started the licensing process yet due to the time it takes to test, process, and get your FCC call sign to use on the application process.
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10-28-2022 at 10:07 PM.

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10-28-2022 at 10:07 PM.
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Link seems to not be going to exact thread needed.
Do terms allow me to quickly get my license and still get a radio?

Take about a week after you pass your test. At least on online test. Passed test 21st, FCC fees paid 24th, they gave me my call sign today. So even if you take test in person today, FCC take about 3-4 days to issue call sign. You need call sign ,before you can apply for program. So i would think probably not . I applied today and got my coupon code for the kit,and already got a shipping confirmation awhile ago. I got lucky and heard about it after i took test.
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10-28-2022 at 11:04 PM.
10-28-2022 at 11:04 PM.
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Take about a week after you pass your test. At least on online test. Passed test 21st, FCC fees paid 24th, they gave me my call sign today. So even if you take test in person today, FCC take about 3-4 days to issue call sign. You need call sign ,before you can apply for program. So i would think probably not . I applied today and got my coupon code for the kit,and already got a shipping confirmation awhile ago. I got lucky and heard about it after i took test.

wishbthis had been posted sooner
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10-29-2022 at 10:25 AM.
10-29-2022 at 10:25 AM.
Too late yet rep worthy nonetheless!
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isleflyer
10-29-2022 at 11:03 AM.
10-29-2022 at 11:03 AM.
Quote from ZachG8331 :
Got mine about two weeks ago with this program. Radio seems to work well with an upgraded Diamond antenna.

It would be difficult to participate now if you haven't started the licensing process yet due to the time it takes to test, process, and get your FCC call sign to use on the application process.
Congrats! I'm glad you got your license AND the radio. I have neither but if they offer it again, I'll definitely go for it!
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10-29-2022 at 01:29 PM.
10-29-2022 at 01:29 PM.
Quote from isleflyer :
Congrats! I'm glad you got your license AND the radio. I have neither but if they offer it again, I'll definitely go for it!

maybe post it sooner as well! 😁
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hsingh10
10-30-2022 at 06:02 AM.
10-30-2022 at 06:02 AM.
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Is HAM still a thing?

No it's not Kosher.
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10-30-2022 at 06:12 AM.
10-30-2022 at 06:12 AM.
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Is HAM still a thing?
I have a neighbor that sill gets the newspaper delivered so I'm sure people still do this?
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10-30-2022 at 06:35 AM.
10-30-2022 at 06:35 AM.
Quote from mechaniconwheels :
Take about a week after you pass your test. At least on online test. Passed test 21st, FCC fees paid 24th, they gave me my call sign today. So even if you take test in person today, FCC take about 3-4 days to issue call sign. You need call sign ,before you can apply for program. So i would think probably not . I applied today and got my coupon code for the kit,and already got a shipping confirmation awhile ago. I got lucky and heard about it after i took test.
How much are the FCC fees?
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jazzpants
10-30-2022 at 07:39 AM.
10-30-2022 at 07:39 AM.
How can I get at a test?
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