Well - I've achieved a 'life-long' goal. Every since I was a little boy in Sacramento California, listening to my small crystal radio at night (When I was supposed to be sleeping) - I wanted to be FCC Certified to use HAM Radios. (but that 5 words per minute in Morse Code looked to be way to difficult for something I'd never really use) But this spring the FCC changed the rules to no longer require Morse Code - I now had a chance.
Last weekend I went to a 'cram course' on Saturday morning at the BYU Law School Library all morning, then finally took and passed the FCC Technician Class license exam! - Good thing I've been teaching RF in all these WLAN classes for a couple of years - that was a tough exam.
Here is my FCC Approval
Now I have to learn how to use my radio transciever! They are no longer simple little walkie-talkies...
My goal of getting 50 professional certifications by the time I'm 50 is going strong. This one makes #49... just one more to go.Now I need to get working on visiting 100 countries before I die...
Posts
3 comments:
I am so proud of you! 49 certifications is nothing to 'sneeze' at. I didn't know you wanted to be a Ham radio operator. I'm learning all sorts of things about you by reading your blog. Keep up the good work.
Good work!
73,
Justin - KB3JUV
I had no idea you wanted to do Ham radio. That is cool. You are a great example of setting goals and then accomplishing them. That is great! Dad, now maybe you can have a "frequency" experience!
Post a Comment