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Call Sign : 26-CT-954, M7PLD.. Posts : 242 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2020-11-27 QTH or Location : Ellesmere Port Equipment Used : icom 718,cobweb,anytone 667, Age : 70
Subject: Foundation check Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:27 am
Just logged into rsgb so I am aware of the exam setup noticed that the time is 30mins I thought it was 1 hour ,
Victor CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-3228 / M7VIC Posts : 5862 Times Thanked : 360 Join date : 2019-11-10 QTH or Location : Bedford Equipment Used : Various
Subject: Re: Foundation check Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:35 am
Don't worry Chris, they give you 30mins for the initial exploration of the software, (more than enough time), to get used to the navigation. Just run through the tutorial and it'll be easy.
You'll get the extra time when you get to the actual exam. (They usually give you a new login too.)
Your nerves will settle once again after you've done your exam and they'll you'll be left wondering why you fretted so much (I know I did!)
All the best, Victor
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26ct954 Major contributor
Call Sign : 26-CT-954, M7PLD.. Posts : 242 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2020-11-27 QTH or Location : Ellesmere Port Equipment Used : icom 718,cobweb,anytone 667, Age : 70
Subject: Re: Foundation check Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:41 am
OK that's a bit more reassurance
26ct954 Major contributor
Call Sign : 26-CT-954, M7PLD.. Posts : 242 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2020-11-27 QTH or Location : Ellesmere Port Equipment Used : icom 718,cobweb,anytone 667, Age : 70
Subject: Re: Foundation check Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:43 am
One more week of waiting
Victor CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-3228 / M7VIC Posts : 5862 Times Thanked : 360 Join date : 2019-11-10 QTH or Location : Bedford Equipment Used : Various
Subject: Re: Foundation check Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:54 am
It'll pass quickly enough mate.
On my exam day one of my daughter's was in labour with our fifth grandchild. Home birth by choice due to lockdown and had me fretting. Was a brilliant feeling though to find out I'd passed the exam and welcomed a new granddaughter! She'll always be my 'Radio Girl'
Glad to have got those nerves over with I tell you!
26ct954 Major contributor
Call Sign : 26-CT-954, M7PLD.. Posts : 242 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2020-11-27 QTH or Location : Ellesmere Port Equipment Used : icom 718,cobweb,anytone 667, Age : 70
Subject: Re: Foundation check Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:04 pm
Congratulations, nice baby and mother are OK, you always worry doesn't matter how old they are... I worry for everyone....
Alan Pilot Major contributor
Call Sign : 163-CT-220... Posts : 2557 Times Thanked : 69 Join date : 2019-11-19 QTH or Location : Anglesey North Wales Equipment Used : Yaesu FT-991A,,Yaesu FTDX-10,,Icom ic-7300,,Anytone AT-D878UV PLUS",,LINCOLN II+. Age : 15
Subject: Re: Foundation check Fri Jan 22, 2021 2:04 pm
You get 60 minutes i am sure on the exam. When you get the first video call a few days before to check that the calling software is up and running you can ask him anything. The guy who did my exam was called Martin Atherton and he was spot on. Not a young bloke but i asked him if i could smoke due to nerves on the exam and he said have a spiff vape puff on a pipe not a problem lol. On the test day you have to make the call 15 minutes early so he can be shown round the room with your camera he will wand to look at your desk and both sides of the 4 pages you printed out. Nearly forgot he starts off by having a close up look at your proof of id i showed him my passport. Can't think of anything else but any questions just ask. What time of day is your exam i booked mine for 9.30am to get it over with lol.
26ct954 Major contributor
Call Sign : 26-CT-954, M7PLD.. Posts : 242 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2020-11-27 QTH or Location : Ellesmere Port Equipment Used : icom 718,cobweb,anytone 667, Age : 70
Subject: Re: Foundation check Fri Jan 22, 2021 2:18 pm
8.am bright and early
Alan Pilot Major contributor
Call Sign : 163-CT-220... Posts : 2557 Times Thanked : 69 Join date : 2019-11-19 QTH or Location : Anglesey North Wales Equipment Used : Yaesu FT-991A,,Yaesu FTDX-10,,Icom ic-7300,,Anytone AT-D878UV PLUS",,LINCOLN II+. Age : 15
Subject: Re: Foundation check Fri Jan 22, 2021 2:53 pm
Same thinking as me get it over lol. You will pass but the post man can seem to take ages to bring the certificate lol.
26ct954 Major contributor
Call Sign : 26-CT-954, M7PLD.. Posts : 242 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2020-11-27 QTH or Location : Ellesmere Port Equipment Used : icom 718,cobweb,anytone 667, Age : 70
Subject: Re: Foundation check Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:20 pm
Thanks Alan,,,, (watch this space for the news)
Paddy CT Directors
Call Sign : 26CT2727 Posts : 656 Times Thanked : 54 Join date : 2019-07-08 QTH or Location : Stockport Equipment Used : Icom 7300. Icom 705, Yaesu FTM400XD and a Yaesu FT70. Age : 58
Subject: Re: Foundation check Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:25 pm
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