I'm assuming you meant "extra-class wasn't really just for bragging rights" because I, too, am an amateur extra and self-taught as I am, learned quite a lot of

I'm assuming you meant "extra-class wasn't really just for bragging rights" because I, too, am an amateur extra and self-taught as I am, learned quite a lot of stuff preparing for that exam that I use regularly in and out of the hobby! And so, let me take this moment to encourage anyone reading to also go for your extra license: You won't regret it! Impress the girls! New and interesting bands to operate on! Bragging rights (just kidding but not really)! Amateur Extra has it all!