01-08-2019, 07:21 PM
From what I have seen of the WIA papers over my 11 years as an Assessor, probably similar level in the electronics aspects. The FCC Rule 97 is a lot more specific than the Aussie LCD in some ways but it is what you make of it.
One difference is that the FCC, via their VEC groups, have publicly available question pool documents with ALL of the questions and ALL of the answers. If your memory is really good, you could 'parrot' the answers to pass. With good technical knowledge to draw from, it would be a lot easier. Hell, it definitely is - I essentially did it that way.
I wrote some code that is available at https://www.vk4adc.com/web/software-proj...m-software and it could reveal what you want to know. It is essentially some Trial Exam software that allows you to just work your way through the 3 grades using software on your PC under Win7 or later. It is about to be updated so that it has explanations available for those who want to use it more as a study application - but that hasn't happened quite yet - I have been busy the last month or so researching and typing the details for the answer support. Basically finished that yesterday after pounding the keyboard a lot. The new version (V1.1.0.1) should be up in the next week or so after being tested on a few different monitor resolutions..
Personally I found it was a good learning experience ( method ? ) to get more "up to date" with today's techniques even if I never get on-air with the USA callsign. I have applied to be a Volunteer Examiner and am awaiting a reply from the ARRL, due anytime.
One difference is that the FCC, via their VEC groups, have publicly available question pool documents with ALL of the questions and ALL of the answers. If your memory is really good, you could 'parrot' the answers to pass. With good technical knowledge to draw from, it would be a lot easier. Hell, it definitely is - I essentially did it that way.
I wrote some code that is available at https://www.vk4adc.com/web/software-proj...m-software and it could reveal what you want to know. It is essentially some Trial Exam software that allows you to just work your way through the 3 grades using software on your PC under Win7 or later. It is about to be updated so that it has explanations available for those who want to use it more as a study application - but that hasn't happened quite yet - I have been busy the last month or so researching and typing the details for the answer support. Basically finished that yesterday after pounding the keyboard a lot. The new version (V1.1.0.1) should be up in the next week or so after being tested on a few different monitor resolutions..
Personally I found it was a good learning experience ( method ? ) to get more "up to date" with today's techniques even if I never get on-air with the USA callsign. I have applied to be a Volunteer Examiner and am awaiting a reply from the ARRL, due anytime.
Doug VK4ADC @ QG62LG51
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