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biznisman2u

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Posted: August 27, 2004 at 7:41 AM / IP Logged

I was wondering what the experts would say about a good career choice that could benefit my mobile installing skills as well. Should i go wit industrial electrician (lot of wiring and helpful tips i could get out of this) or Electronics Technology. its not no Engineer or nothing but i might can get the basics of building and rebuilding amps or crossovers... I was just wondering about this, as of right now i'm thinking about Electrician but I would like to see some experts advice

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Posted: August 27, 2004 at 9:59 PM / IP Logged

Go with Electrician for the abundance of job opportunities and pay. Add electronics to it for hobby and side work.

Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.

biznisman2u

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Posted: August 28, 2004 at 2:49 PM / IP Logged

okay i think i will just go wit it because i have more advantages in it any wa. y thanks

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flynntech

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Posted: August 28, 2004 at 7:35 PM / IP Logged

It all depends on what you really want to do. You're picking some good careers though.

No one skill will translate into one better than the other, that all depends on you and how well you can apply skills from one area to another related area. Some people are better at this than others.

If it's electronics you like, do electronics. There may be more work for electricians, but a good tech always has a job. If you work with high end stuff, like Rf transmitters, sat-comm, military (government), things like that...you're pay can be very good too. Don't forget about PLCs (Program Logic Circuits), anyone who can keep these running gets paid. Be prepared to spend lots of time in the classroom if you want a strong grasp on electronics. Along the way, you can learn plenty about electrical, like 3-phase, AC and DC electric motors, controls, line conditioners..anything you want!

I'm not an electrician, but a friend of mine just got his Journeyman's license. Lots of time in the classroom too, but electricians need lots of time on the job to build up status. He can legally pull permits and wire things up for people if he wants to. That's pretty cool because I can't even run wires (legally) without some type of low voltage license or something.

Good luck with whatever you do!

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Posted: August 28, 2004 at 7:39 PM / IP Logged

i appreciate your opinion. and thats one of the type of answers i was looking for. and i do plan on learning all i can learn in electronics while i'm young.... do any body know how long it takes to get license...

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biznisman2u wrote:

do any body know how long it takes to get license...

For what exactly?

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Posted: August 28, 2004 at 7:43 PM / IP Logged

journey'smen license. ?? and what is a journey's men license....

whats the type of license an electrician can get?

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xploder21

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Posted: August 28, 2004 at 8:32 PM / IP Logged

I'm getting a bachelor's in Electronics Engineering. This allows me to go into many small fields under that title. I can design and build my own amps or stereo. I also can design websites and produce an album. I had a love for Electronics so I naturally went with this. In 4 years in the fiedl my average pay will be about $100,000. Do what you feel appeals to you and if you want to get a small degree in an electronics field.

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Posted: August 28, 2004 at 9:29 PM / IP Logged

I heard that that was very very very very very difficult. and that the few that do start a career in this field drop out. Have you started school yet. if so let me know how you like it so far.

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Steven Kephart

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Posted: August 28, 2004 at 9:52 PM / IP Logged

biznisman2u wrote:

journey'smen license. ?? and what is a journey's men license....

whats the type of license an electrician can get?

For electrical installation:

I think it varries for each state, and type. I am half way through the low voltage apprenticeship program in Oregon (it takes 2 years) from when I worked as a technitian at Sonitrol. I believe high voltage is a couple more years.

I will warn you though, it is a lot different than you think. You will have to learn all the codes in that state, and follow them. A lot of them are really dumb too. But the code book is a VERY difficult read, full of legal talk. And you have to memorize and understand it. Just a forewarning. Also expect to crawl under dirty houses where different creatures like to live and crap (ew). Also, you better not be affraid of heights.

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