He DID upgrade to Extra Class in time. At 12 years of age, it took some
time for him to learn all he needed to know to pass the Advanced and Extra
Class Exams.
Perhaps I should have written 'not (then)' instead of not (yet).
Sorry for the confusion.
Tom N4KG
In a message dated 8/19/03
I don't know. It sort of reminds me of the "I want it all now" mentality that is rather prevalent today. I have seen some fairly young extra class licenses --- some much younger than 12 years old.
There was a time when you had to be licensed for one year before you could become a class A
Hey, it took me several months (at the age of 13) to learn enough to
pass the General test. We need to remember that we were not all born
with a detailed knowledge of electronics, particularly back in the days
before there were Bash-books and question pools to memorize and you
actually had to
You are RIGHT ON Ward !
Personally, I think Incentive Licensing was a disservice to Amateur Radio.
I attained FULL operating privileges at age 12 when I passed my General
Class Amateur Radio Exam and I think I turned out OK.
One of my (now famous) protege's was handicapped by not (yet) being
