Ollie Gregory <<olliettt1955>>
writes:

Another nice thing we have going for Team Challenge 2012. Many
pilots fly with 2 meter radios these days. Of course we encourage this as the
most effective way to help our Team Challenge team mates once airborne. However,
to operate a 2 meter radio, one should be licensed by the FCC. As you know the
tests are easy and inexpensive, but a can be a bit of a hassle to organize. TTT
members have found several excellent resources for study and practice testing
for the technician level amateur radio exam.

If there is enough interest, we will schedule an exam so people can get it out
of the way. Pilots should study and practice the tests ahead of time so the exam
will be easy. In a few days, the pilots who pass will be able to get their
license numbers from the national amateur radio association. We will also have a
very practical seminar on how to best use those intimidating radios most of us
carry. Check out
www.tennesseetreetoppers.org
and follow the links to a list of useful sites for study and practicing the test.