Ham University + PENTODE is a Windows program to help you pass the FCC ham radio exams. It includes two sections to help you with the written exam, two sections to help you learn Morse code, plus an addictive game, PENTODE, to help you master Morse code without really trying. The different sections provide different approaches to reflect people's different learning styles.
 | For the written examination we offer the Quiz section which lets you browse through the questions and test yourself on them. You can select just the topics you want to work on and you can focus on just those questions you have trouble with. Complementing this is the Exam section, which gives you a practice exam.
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| For learning Morse code, first we have the Lessons section. This sets up a series of lessons that introduces the code gradually using tested educational methods. You set aside 20 minutes (e.g.) once or twice a day and you work through the lessons at your own pace. For a less structured approach, try the Exercises. You can listen to typical Morse code messages and translate them You can set up your own messages or try our selection -- which includes several that mimic an actual exam. This section is for the people who wants to teach themselves Morse code their way.
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| If neither of these approaches works for you, there is the game, PENTODE. This is aimed at folks who never liked school anyway and who just want to have fun. PENTODE keeps a Hall of Fame to keep track of who really has the code down pat.
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We worked very hard programming Ham University for you. We hope you find it both useful and entertaining.
Michael F. C. Crick -- January 2007
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