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Hi Nigel,

 NR> I sometimes wonder about the validity of tests in the day and age of the 
 NR> internet. Way back when you couldn't just go online and 
 NR> look up half the stuff you need to know, bu then again, 
 NR> you really need a basic understanding of the laws that 
 NR> we have to operate under which is not one of those "I 
 NR> didn't know" type things you can get away with if you 
 NR> nuke your neighbors TV pushing a gigawatt right down 
 NR> their antenna :)

From my experience as a VE, most hams taking a test seem to want to memorize
the answers then learn later the actual information.  I did the same myself
but through experimentation and gaining experience, I learned and understood.

The Part 97 stuff is something you have to read, memorize, and understand. 
The FCC doesn't take "I didn't know" for an answer.

73,
Sean


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