I do, though I haven't been as active recently as I was due to technical challenges (the car with my mobile died and half my HF antenna came down in a storm before the dog tuned it). I am a VE with ARRL and W4VEC (upgraded to extra to be able to grade exams). I am a member of my county Auxcomm group. I used to talk regularly on a Greensboro repeater before moving out where I am now, which limits me to Echolink for that. I know and can send Morse, but I'm not particularly good at it. Never really got into the DMR mode that a lot of people are into these days, but that might have to change.I have my Amateur License and was curious as to how many here talk on HAM radio
One of the reasons I have mine registered to a PO Box, not that its hard to identify or find me.Lots of us here but the vast majority don't openly post our calls.
One of the reasons I have mine registered to a PO Box, not that its hard to identify or find me.
What rig did you get?General. Been off air for a while. Just got an HF rig and am putting a station back together.
icom 740 in excellent condition, low hours and fully functional. No I have to figure out the antenna question to keep the neighbors happy.What rig did you get?
That's a good rig. If space or HOA is an issue, I ran one of these:icom 740 in excellent condition, low hours and fully functional. No I have to figure out the antenna question to keep the neighbors happy.
Remember, there is no long a code requirement to get your ticket. However, it is a good, and fun, skill to learn.Studying for exam now and trying to teach myself Morse code.
Remember, there is no long a code requirement to get your ticket. However, it is a good, and fun, skill to learn.
You're gonna need an SM-40 desk mic for that puppy. I have a few....LOL!icom 740 in excellent condition, low hours and fully functional. No I have to figure out the antenna question to keep the neighbors happy.
Find the current question pool, black out all but the correct answers and memorize them.Studying for exam now and trying to teach myself Morse code.
The SOTA and POTA QRP CW stuff peaks my interest
If you get your license and want to practice CW on the air, let me know.Studying for exam now and trying to teach myself Morse code.
The SOTA and POTA QRP CW stuff peaks my interest
I was thinking of you earlier and had some PM QSO with @NCMedic. I should have told him about our High Point to Garner DX exposition. I will admit receiving a QSO card from you with a lit vacuum tube was a proud moment.If you get your license and want to practice CW on the air, let me know.