Amateur Ham

I have a amateur (ham) technician license right now. Can I just take the extra test instead of general?

Is it okay is I skip the general test. Even it is possible, will I be missing on things I need to learn or the extra amateur includes all things from the general class?
Thanks

The test is given in elements. To get extra, you must take the elements for technician, general and extra.

If it was possible, which is not, you would miss some questions.

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Usually it is a custom for the two communities to identify their position and from the station and also your area, region and place. If contact is made for a contest to do as many touches communication with ham or radio station operators, then this information must be shared.

1. DX-and DX-ing expeditions:

The goal of a radio operator, whether an amateur or not, come into contact with many as humanly possible stations worldwide.

What does DX stand for? Stands for distant stations. The second half of the meaning is DX-ing followed by QSO which means conversation.

DX-expeditions are diverse in expeditions in search of who they are exclusively intended to make contacts. This is especially true for those rare, hard to find and special representative regions.

Currently, radio frequency scanners that are excellent tools to use just your own. Be explored several times to find a sign of bite.

2. QSL Cards:

What Q is a code? It is a standard build three indoctrination written message that all begin with the letter "Q". It was designed for the commercial sector radiotelegraph communications. Later, he joined the other sectors covered radio amateurs. The "Q" codes are not necessary in age transmission today, but are used as a form of tradition.

The QSL card is shared in part with the DX-and DX-ing expeditions,. This code means acknowledging the receipt. it was customary for those who made the initial contact to send QSL cards to confirm their contact and their conversations. These cards are good for QSL those in a competition to come into contact with a number of stations in the specified amount of time. Not only that, the cards are distinguished because they are effective for operators amateur radio.

3. To contact the remote regions:

For some countries, there are radio operators and less when contacted with these, which are rather special. Many times when amateur radio operators in contact with the region, ham operators seek to communicate with these operators. When these places are in contact during special periods, they have a place for its award.

4. Hamfests:

This is when the events are focused on the ham family and friends. This event is designed to sell and exchange of ham radio and join the ham friends in real life. This event is usually performed during the period of a few days.

5. Ham Radio Discussion Groups

As Chat rooms Internet today, many ham radio operators offer discussion groups based on similar interests, in addition to ham radio. With time networking to help each other if necessary. They can also form a discussion group on the basis of the interests of amateur radio.

If a radio amateur decides to get involved with the many activities that are involved, they are sure to never be bored. So if this is something that is considered fun and entertaining, and then see how you can go on getting started.

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