On Wednesday, February 22nd I showed up to the Palouse Hills Amateur Radio club meeting early. I was there to take the extra class exam for a 3rd time. Man is that test a bitch. I finish the test in about a half hours time then anxiously awaited the grading process. After a few minutes one of the VE’s grading my exam gave me a thumb’s up. I immediately yelled “WoHoo!” That got everyone’s attention. I passed. I FINALLY passed the damn exam! I am proud to say I am a newly minted Extra Class amateur radio operator. The next step is applying for my vanity call sign followed by a new license plate for my Earthf*cker Lite. The husband can “Now Shut The Fuck Up”. Continue reading →