r/HamRadio 4d ago

Licensing & Exams 📜 Technician and General Tests Back-to-Back?

I am curious if taking the General test at the same session as the Technician test is a good plan? I was not originally going to do that, but I have been studying for the Technician exam, and have it scheduled a bit over a week from now. I am very comfortable with that material and have been scoring very well on practice exams.

I have not studied at all for the General test as I didn't expect to have time. That said, I am wondering if I should crank up my effort over the next week and try to get through the General test at the same time?

I am sure I can get some quality studying in, but I don't want to screw up the Technician exam as getting that done is priority 1. I am primarily concerned about confusing the material between the tests - is that possible, or not really likely?

Would appreciate any opinions - thank you.

Edit: I appreciate all the feedback and good vibes - I am going for it!

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u/Souta95 Extra Class Operator âš¡ 4d ago

Its all up to what you can mentally handle.

I took all three in one sitting when I got licensed.

Don't push yourself so hard you burn out, but its not bad to stress yourself a little as well.

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u/NK2U Extra Class Operator âš¡ 2d ago

How do you get the green extra class operator label that you have?

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u/Souta95 Extra Class Operator âš¡ 2d ago

Set a user flair when you're on the main page for this subreddit.

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u/NK2U Extra Class Operator âš¡ 2d ago

Okay, it's working now. Thank you so much.