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Old July 31st 06, 11:04 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
David G. Nagel David G. Nagel is offline
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Default New No-code HF Pro-Technology Exam

Dave wrote:

AE +++++++++

Boy is he smart!!!!!!


No, it's "Yo he be smart" or "He are smart"



ab2rc wrote:

On 2006-07-30, V.E.C. wrote:

1. You TALK into a microphone with your _______.



I don't use microphones, I am a digital operator.



2. When you talk into a microphone, you talk into _______.



See above...


3. “HEADPHONES” are worn over the ___________.



See above...


4. What do you do with the AC line cord coming out of a power supply?

A. Hold it in the air to pick up signals
B. Pull on it to start the motor
C. Talk into the plug to get real "skip DX"
D. Hook it to your antenna
E. Insert the plug into a source of power



Usually E, but if you have about 17 feet of it you could use it to
build a
20m dipole, so A or D is a possibility



5. A “two meter” radio is:
D. a good doorstop




D -- Unless you are using it for APRS


6. A "ten-foot mast" is how long?

A. Ten feet
B. Ten pounds
C. Two meters
D. Tree-top tall
E. yo mama




120 inches




7. A “Triband antenna” is made to work on how many bands?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 10




None of the above -- It will radiate on all bands, just better on 3 of
them,
so it depends on your defination of "works".



8. The “Marconi” antenna is named after:



Andrew Jameson's grandson



9. What colors of DIODES can you buy at a Radio Shack store?



Radio Shack does not sell diodes anymore....

10. What color of SLURPEE can you buy at 7-11?

A. Red, blue and black
B. Red, yellow and green
C. Orange and brown
D. I am colorblind so this is a discriminatory question and I should
automatically get my license and free slurpees forever because you
have been mean to me.




red, green, blue, orange, yellow, brown, white and purple