 SplitpairPremium
join:2000-07-29
Cow Towne
kudos:3 | reply to GeekNJ
Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! said by GeekNJ:Congrats! Get on 20m and make a bunch of contacts during the CQ WW SSB contest going on this weekend. It's a slow process first I need to get my hands on a little spending money and then on to find some HF gear.
Wayne
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join:2000-09-23
Waldwick, NJ | My first HF unit was a loaner from a friend. He also provided me a G5RV wire antenna that he had, a power supply and an antenna tuner. Might be worthwhile asking if anyone has one they aren't using. |
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 WiseOldNerdDe gustibus non est disputandumPremium
join:2001-11-25
Phoenix, AZ | reply to KeysCapt
Old nerd is now new ham: KF7CUM
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Was Just issued KJ4NBB now I just need a mobile or base radio, Have an HT but it is VHF only and the repeaters in this area kinda suck :-/. |
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 SmokChsrWho let the magic smoke out?Premium
join:2006-03-17
Saint Augustine, FL
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Tech light for 17 years.. Some 17 years ago I sat down (twice) and took the test to get a no-code tech. The first test kicked me in the rear, simple little phrases like "Broadcast" Where I come from (commercial radio) to broadcast is a good thing, apparently not in the HAM world. So I had to study a bit to get up on terminology of the HAM world and I finally scraped by. (actually got though written to Advanced at that time).
So finally after 17 years as a tech, I decided to upgrade (now that I don't have to repeatedly prove that my code speed is still 0 WPM). After glancing at some of the study material in January I took the test again a couple weeks ago and upgraded to general, but fell short by 2 questions of extra. Today another testing was offered and yes.. I'm now officially at the Extra level, Extra what I'm not sure, but I'm Extra... ( so now you get to "read all about it")
Of course now I still need to figure out where I can go with my "new privileges" of either General or Extra. I have an HF radio (Yaseu 747) that I bought years ago to use as a generator for commercial work. I know it's not the best, but it'll give me something to play with for a while. I guess I might want to find the mic for it, I only ever used the MOX button.
The SAARS club »www.saarsham.net/ offered the testing during their field day activities this morning. I did stick around a bit and check a few antennas they were putting up with my Power AIM-120 "antenna analyzer" so it was a fun day. |
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Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! Passed General 07/13/09 and received KJ4NSE effective today. |
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SmokChsrWho let the magic smoke out?Premium
join:2006-03-17
Saint Augustine, FL | Congrats!! humm.. (Kicked John 4 Not Sharing Ellen) Oh wait your John.. oops.. |
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GeekNJPremium
join:2000-09-23
Waldwick, NJ
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Congrats!!! NSE - Now Studying for Extra 
Enjoy all the new privileges you earned. |
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Went in on 8/28/2009, and took all 3 tests. Ticket issued on 9/1/2009, way faster then I thought. Missed the Extra by 4 questions. Guess that was not too bad for about 2 hours of study, lol. I thought the tests were easy, except for the Extra. Will pass that one at the end of the month!
Hope too work you all on the air.
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Jeff
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join:2003-01-03
Tyngsboro, MA | Well after a year of putting it off... I finally took the Extra today and passed, only got 2 questions wrong I got one of the books last year but had a tough time convincing myself to buckle down and go thru it. My buddy this week mentioned he wanted to go for his Tech so figured it would motivate me to finish what I started. Glad that's done, but have this odd feeling of "Now what?" My buddy passed too, just barely, but he made it to get his Tech.
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 boltEnd of the line DSL sucks.Premium
join:2003-11-11
Charlestown, IN
kudos:1 | reply to KeysCapt
Newb I just received my ticket 12/22/009.
My call is KC9RDF. I finally got my ticket after be ing hounded about ti by my father-in-law for near 20 years. Right now I'm using Echolink, but my f-i-l gave me his old Clegg system for Christmas. It's good enough for simplex 2 meter. I just added this forum to my favorites. |
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Re: Just get your ticket? Let us know here! Just got my call sign issued. It's KC9RFO, finally realizing a long time goal. Tried years ago to get my ticket but the code threw me for a loop. That was my one stumbling block. Have always had an interest in radio since i was a kid.
Have been studying for the General class test and hope to take it in a few months.
73's
KC9RFO
Wayne |
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 HankSearching for a new FrontierPremium
join:2002-05-21
Burlington, WV
kudos:1 | Congratulations Wayne, enjoy the hobby. |
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 NO3RForward biased
join:2009-04-28
EM79vr | reply to KeysCapt
A while back I mentioned that I was interested in getting started in Ham radio after being a "scanner" for such a long time »Getting Started.
Well, after getting some time to study this past month and following in the wake of chandom  , I took all elements this morning and passed each one with flying colors all in about a hour!
As a new Ham and Extra, I encourage anyone who is even remotely interested in Ham radio to get your ticket!
I'll update with my call sign once I'm ULS listed. 
73, Mark
P.S. KA3SGM , I hope to hear you on the air when I'm back in the West Chester area. 
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join:2001-07-11
Keys Exile
kudos:1 | Good job! |
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NO3RForward biased
join:2009-04-28
EM79vr | Woke up this morning and was greeted with AC8FP!
Now if anyone has suggestions for HF operation in a college dorm room, it would be most appreciated.
73
AC8FP
Mark
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 El QuintronResident Mouth BreatherPremium
join:2008-04-28
Etobicoke, ON
kudos:2 | Just got qualified for my Basic+ in Canada on Saturday... will post callsign as it comes available!
73,
EQ
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 n1zukmaking really tiny tech thingsPremium
join:2001-10-24
Malta
kudos:2 | reply to NO3R
said by NO3R:Now if anyone has suggestions for HF operation in a college dorm room, it would be most appreciated. QRP CW or PSK31 using a magnetic loop antenna. A ham in the UK, G4ILO, has an interesting write up on his web site about a portable magnetic loop he built.
I am currently designing one based on his idea, using a 3.3' diameter loop made out of 3/8" copper refrigeration tubing. Hopefully a serviceable and low RFI indoor antenna for 15/17/20 Meters.
»www.g4ilo.com/wonder-loop.html
Congrats on the "Nothing to Extra" jump (and I thought my no-code Technician to slow code Extra was good!). The thing that makes ham radio fun is making what is not supposed to work, work. Have fun!
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April 12 2010 found my name and newly licensed call sign!
KJ4UCD |
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