Gordon West's FCC license preparation manual for the Element 4 Extra Class written exam valid from July 1, 2008 thru June 30, 2012. Contains all 738 questions and answer choices, plus West's memorable answer explanations to help you learn the material for your upgrade exam to the highest level FCC amateur radio license -- Amateur Extra Class. Full of West's humor, and fully illustrated to help you understand the material.
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Gordon West, WB6NOA, is the leading ham radio instructor in America. He was named "Instructor of the Year" by the ARRL, and is a fellow the Radio Club of America.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Gordo does it again!,
By Vince "W5JAZ" (Muskogee, OK USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Extra Class 2008-12 Element 4 FCC License Preparation (Paperback)
As always, Gordon West presents the exam material in a fun manner that makes learning much more enjoyable. I've used his books along with online practtice exams to obtain my Tech and General class tickets. I was able to ace the General class exam (didn't miss any) without any trouble.
Use Gordo's advice presented in his books along with online practice exams and you'll have no problem at all passing the real exams. Vince, W5JAZ
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This review is from: Extra Class 2008-12 Element 4 FCC License Preparation (Paperback)
The book is well organized and does a good job covering many aspects needed for an understanding of the material and not just the answers; however, some topics were not covered leaving the reader to use other references to understand the subject matter. In comparison, the ARRL Extra Class study manual goes real deep on many, if not all, subject matter; becoming somewhat less of a study guide and taking more time to navigate the questions. I'm satisfied with this book and would buy it again if I had to do it over again. I can appreciate the ARRL book, it is definitely more detailed. I'd say that between the two books the decision is based on how long you want to take to study for your Extra Class exam. For the "one month or less" study guide/review approach, this book (Gordon West) is perfect.
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This review is from: Extra Class 2008-12 Element 4 FCC License Preparation (Paperback)
I've used the Gordon West prep books and audio cds to pass my Technician, General and just yesterday my Extra class license exam. The organization of the material, a little in depth description as well as the tricks to help remember some of the answers allowed me to pass all tests with flying colors!
If you're having trouble comprehending any of the material, want additional reinforcement as you go through the book, or learn better hearing vs reading, I'd suggest also purchasing the audio CDs. The audio CDs follow the exact structure of the book. I listened to them many times as I commuted to work and you become very familiar with the questions and answers to the point where you hear the question, you can say the answer. The audio CDs also offer additional hints on remembering some of the answers and verbal explanations on solving the math problems in the Extra exam. "Gordo" is very enthusiastic on the audio tapes and makes learning the material pretty painless. It's nice to walk into the exam sessions feeling confident that you know the material and will have no problem passing the test. 73 and see you on the air, K2DSL - David
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The Extra Class amateur operator/primary station license permits you to use all segments of every worldwide band for long-distance voice, data, and video amateur communications, expanding your General Class or grandfathered Advanced Class operating privileges. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
test gear, video modes, audio modulating frequency, antenna analyzer, reactance axis, inductance index, volunteer examiners, voltage lagging, transequatorial propagation, noise blanker, volunteer examiner coordinator, roofing filters, trap antenna, transmission line present, reactance modulator, feedpoint impedance, amateur service, amateur station, marker generator, question pool, rhombic antenna, loading capacitor, meter band, phase accumulator, ferrite toroids Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Extra Class, Master Publishing, Basic Communications Electronics, Advanced Class, General Class, Technician Class, Great Filters, Basic Electronics, Digital Excitement, Power Supplies, Modulate Your Transmitters, Federal Communications Commission, Plus Solar, North American, Ham Instructor, United States, The Class, Volunteer Examination, Numerical Electromagnetics Code, Little Ham History, Method of Moments, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Digital Radio Mondiale, Global Positioning System, Question Pool Committee Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
The Extra Class amateur operator/primary station license permits you to use all segments of every worldwide band for long-distance voice, data, and video amateur communications, expanding your General Class or grandfathered Advanced Class operating privileges. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
test gear, video modes, audio modulating frequency, antenna analyzer, reactance axis, inductance index, volunteer examiners, voltage lagging, transequatorial propagation, noise blanker, volunteer examiner coordinator, roofing filters, trap antenna, transmission line present, reactance modulator, feedpoint impedance, amateur service, amateur station, marker generator, question pool, rhombic antenna, loading capacitor, meter band, phase accumulator, ferrite toroids Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Extra Class, Master Publishing, Basic Communications Electronics, Advanced Class, General Class, Technician Class, Great Filters, Basic Electronics, Digital Excitement, Power Supplies, Modulate Your Transmitters, Federal Communications Commission, Plus Solar, North American, Ham Instructor, United States, The Class, Volunteer Examination, Numerical Electromagnetics Code, Little Ham History, Method of Moments, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Digital Radio Mondiale, Global Positioning System, Question Pool Committee Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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