I would caution you to avoid any of the "distance learning" schools. They offer a bunch of books and no real hands on trouble shooting or training. I have learned as much or more from the all about circuits site by simply following their e-book and doing the experiments. It is a great addition to any training you might find. Also the US Navy has a book available called the NEETS program and it is the most complete text I have ever seen, and it too is free.
Bob
thanks....yeah central virginia community college may have some courses about that... i'll look into it...
my dream is to one day own my own store that does audio repairs, sells intruments, give lesson's, and then play in my band part time.
but i think if i could learn enough about electronic schematics and wiring, i could make a decent living.....youd be surprised at the market for repairs on audio equipment...
but as far as that goes, maybe someone would like to enlighten me to the job market for a full electronics technichian..... i mean the possibility's for employment......
i know audio repair specialists charge anywhere from 30 to 75 dollars an hour
What are your existing electronic skills?.
The vast majority of engineers come in to the trade from it been their hobby, usually from childhood.
Trying to enter college and learn electronics from scratch is pretty daunting, and those I've seen that have managed it have never been very great at it.
It's like deciding to go to college to learn music as a complete beginner, everyone there will already be an accomplished musician, and you probably wouldn't even get on the course (certainly over here you have to audition to enter music college, as well as have existing qualifications).
Trying to enter college and learn electronics from scratch is pretty daunting [...]
What are your existing electronic skills?.
The vast majority of engineers come in to the trade from it been their hobby, usually from childhood.
Trying to enter college and learn electronics from scratch is pretty daunting, and those I've seen that have managed it have never been very great at it.
It's like deciding to go to college to learn music as a complete beginner, everyone there will already be an accomplished musician, and you probably wouldn't even get on the course (certainly over here you have to audition to enter music college, as well as have existing qualifications).
but like you said reloadron tube amplifier repair is difficult(more or less in those words) so i' guess ima just see what courses are available..
Hmmm, that's not the way I've seen it play out. At engineering college back in the 70's, the students who have been electronics buffs for years struggled, & the students totally "fresh" at electronics did quite well. There were exceptions, but that was the general trend. Maybe for tech school it's the opposite. That seems to be logical.
Frankly, I would recommend any high school student wishing to become a full engineer (as opposed to tech), that they go in "fresh". Trying to learn electronics on one's own results in many bad beliefs & misconceptions that are hard to shake. A fresh unbiased mind can learn the theory the right way, & not have to deal w/ preconceptions. Just my advice. BR.
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