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New England B.S. Thread

Discussion in 'North East' started by mach1man001, Feb 16, 2012.

  1. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:17 PM
    Chasespeed

    Chasespeed Just a monkey with a wrench

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    I just went through a 35 section portion, other than HAM specific stuff(call signs, freqs, etc), no worries. Ive been working with a multimeter for the better part of my life...

    I also have all my grandfathers old base station equipment, less antenna.....

    On another note.
    @Bridge4
    Tires were road force balanced yesterday.
    Ran to costco(backroads to pike, to w spfld and back, instead of our usual Enfield trip).
    I can happily report MUCH better.
     
  2. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:29 PM
    Chasespeed

    Chasespeed Just a monkey with a wrench

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    Rich, Im pretty sure you're in ping range of me by radio.
     
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  3. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:33 PM
    m603holden

    m603holden @Koditten Pirate Radio member #063

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    With DMR we are all in range ....
     
  4. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:35 PM
    Skierrichy

    Skierrichy MadRad

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    Sweet I'm going to need some practice if I pass, driving while learning how to use will end up with me going driver instead of passenger:rofl:
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:46 PM
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    Subway4X4 Shameless Copy Cat

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  6. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:47 PM
    Skierrichy

    Skierrichy MadRad

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    Thanks I got it downloaded...time to start studying:bananadead:
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:48 PM
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    Nope. All the questions are from the same pool of questions for a gazillion years.

    Hammer each section and you’ll get it drilled into your head.

    If @Grand dude can do it, you can too.
     
  8. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:54 PM
    Skierrichy

    Skierrichy MadRad

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    I need to borrow someone's photographic memory...
    I should be ok I just hate taking tests.
    I'd rather learn off of doing, I Excel much faster this way.
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:57 PM
    Chasespeed

    Chasespeed Just a monkey with a wrench

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    What are you thinking will be the tough part? Electrical?
     
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  10. Dec 28, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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    The electrical questions are based on Ohm’s Law. Memorize the one equation and you’ll likely have an automatic 4-6 points.

    To find the Voltage, ( V )
    [ V = I x R ] V (volts) = I (amps) x R (Ω)

    To find the Current, ( I )
    [ I = V ÷ R ] I (amps) = V (volts) ÷ R (Ω)

    To find the Resistance, ( R )
    [ R = V ÷ I ] R (Ω) = V (volts) ÷ I (amps)
     
  11. Dec 28, 2018 at 7:12 PM
    m603holden

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    So they can only take so many questions from each category. So if you have a weakness, it's not like they can take 20 questions from there. They take 1 question from each section
     
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  12. Dec 28, 2018 at 7:15 PM
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    m603holden @Koditten Pirate Radio member #063

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    @Skierrichy @Chasespeed these guys @gixxerphil @medic2230 and @Kheiron took the test recently and killed it. I'm sure they have good tips too. I personally like the app. Just do one small section at a time. Section tests. Study only the right answer. And remember you're ot supposed to know any of this yet
     
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  13. Dec 28, 2018 at 7:59 PM
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    Pibbles99 One more cast

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    That blows
    Good luck
     
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  14. Dec 28, 2018 at 8:01 PM
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    What type of test is this?
    Been swamped at work . Haven’t been able to stop in .:notsure:
     
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  15. Dec 28, 2018 at 8:13 PM
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    I just studied the practice tests. :anonymous:
     
  16. Dec 28, 2018 at 8:14 PM
    Pibbles99

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    How long do you have to take the test?
    I find it easier to move past a question and return to it later. Pretty effective
     
  17. Dec 28, 2018 at 8:24 PM
    m603holden

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    I don't know if there's a time limit. The test is 35 questions. Multiple guess.
     
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  18. Dec 28, 2018 at 8:50 PM
    m603holden

    m603holden @Koditten Pirate Radio member #063

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    Did you message SSO and see what discount they offer TW members on here first ?
     
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  19. Dec 28, 2018 at 10:29 PM
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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Blast the stereo
     
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  20. Dec 29, 2018 at 2:12 AM
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    Good to hear! Hopefully they stay that way, I really like the tire for the price when they don't have your whole truck wobbling!
     
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