Tech to General class

[Mac83]

I have had my tech license for a number of years. But never gotten on the air. I have listened a few times with my scanner.
Right now I'm in the process of getting my CB back up and working in my truck.
Then I would like to set up a base station for CB and ham.

I'm thinking about studying for the general class so I could open up some more options.

I have a Gordon west general class book and was wondering if I could use this one to study from. It says in the book that the question pool was valid until June 2004.
Has the question pool changed that much sense 2004?

 

[NorthStar]

Yes the Pool has actually changed quite a bit. I would recommend an updated book.

 

[W5LZ]

And it's always a good idea to check to see if you have a -current- edition of any of the license manuals/study-guides. The general class question pool changes this year, doesn't it? They all change periodically (2 - 4 years??).
Do it! It'll open up gobs of more bands and possibilities.
- 'Doc

 

[Mudfoot]

When the question pool changes, it typically only involves a few questions. Go ahead and use it. The odds that any changed question/s being on your individual test in sufficient number/s to make you fail are slim to none.

Go online and take the practice exams. Once you repeatedly pass with a score of 95 or better, you'll be good to go.

 

[kd-5-bgt]

there is a study test that you can work off of at qrz.com... and I also used the current MFJ study guild...between those two I made general class no problem at all

and good luck when time comes to take test

 

[N0NB]

Please, don't just take tests and memorize questions/answers, at least take a bit of time to actually learn what the questions are asking about. By that I mean that using the questions as a guide on areas to do further reading/study on is the better option. Do read through Part 97 at least once. Rote memorization is not required but familiarity will be worth your while.