HAM Anyone?

Yesterday was the big day.  Marty and I took the test to become Amateur Radio Operators.  Marty has had an interest in becoming a Ham since he was in Boy Scouts.  We have been to Ham Radio Outlet (HRO) more than once since we've been married.  Marty has studied the materials several times but life was often times too busy.  Well, a few months ago I received an e-mail from a guy at work about an upcoming event where he would be at a booth sharing information about amateur radio.  I did not know this guy (he works at a different facility).  He sent out this e-mail to every employee across all facilities.  I immediately forwarded his e-mail to Marty. 

The Ham spark was reignited.  Marty picked up the manual a few days later.  A few weeks later, a representative from our stake came to church to find out if there was any interest in Ham classes.  We raised our hands.  We studied at home.  Ham classes were offered and we went.  Marty studied.  Marty studied.  Marty studied.  Marty studied.  Marty studied.  Marty studied.  Marty studied.  Did I say Marty studied?  (Marty still thought he wasn't going to pass.)

Testing day came.  Of course, Marty was scared.  But we were prepared.  There were two test times offered at two different locations: 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.  We decided to take the test at 9:00 AM (Just in case Marty's test anxiety won and he needed to retest).  We arrived, took the test and waited for scores.  It is a 35 question test; you need to answer 26 questions correctly to pass (you can miss 9).

While Marty's test was being scored, he told me he was pretty sure he missed at least 7.  NOT TRUE.  We both passed our test with identical scores of 33.  In fact, the test examiners asked if we wanted to take the exam for the next level.  We chose to study and then take the next level another day.

Now, we just have to wait for our call sign and then I think it will be difficult to get Marty to stop talking.