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W6SDM
12-07-2010, 07:53 PM
better get it done soon if you already have some time invested in studying the current questions because they are going to change. Here's the bulletin from the ARRL:

ZCZC AX08
QST de W1AW
Special Bulletin 8 ARLX008
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT December 7, 2010
To all radio amateurs

SB SPCL ARL ARLX008
ARLX008 NCVEC Releases New General Class Question Pool

The Question Pool Committee (QPC) of the National Conference of
Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) released the new General
class (Element 3) question pool on Tuesday, December 7. This new
question pool -- including graphics and diagrams -- will become
effective for all General class examinations administered on or
after July 1, 2011; it will remain valid until June 30, 2015. The
current General question pool that became effective July 1, 2007
will expire June 30, 2011. The new General pool contains 457
questions, from which 35 are selected for an Element 3 examination.
The current Technician class question pool that was effective July
1, 2010 is valid through June 30, 2014. The current Amateur Extra
class pool that was effective July 1, 2008 is valid until June 30,
2012.
NNNN
/EX

KE7NEA
12-08-2010, 03:03 PM
HA! Just in time! :)

AD5VG
12-08-2010, 09:31 PM
So Paul did you apply for a new call or just decide to keep the one you have?

KE7NEA
12-09-2010, 03:45 AM
I've kicked around the idea of some W calls due to the K calls I thought about are in use but I'm still undecided.
My daughter would like to get her tech & then a vanity call 1 letter different from me. BUT if she doesn't get on the ball then I'll most likely put in for a vanity.