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Date: Sun, 7 Aug 94 04:30:03 PDT
From: Info-Hams Mailing List and Newsgroup <info-hams@ucsd.edu>
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Subject: Info-Hams Digest V94 #882
To: Info-Hams
Info-Hams Digest Sun, 7 Aug 94 Volume 94 : Issue 882
Today's Topics:
(none)
3Y0PI
Technician No Code
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Date: 7 Aug 94 09:49:53 GMT
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Date: 6 Aug 1994 07:16:59 -0400
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news.acns.nwu.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!mailer.acns.fsu.edu!freenet3.scri.fsu.edu!freenet3.scri.fsu.edu!not-for-mail@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: 3Y0PI
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Hi, Ralph (K0IR)--Our "thanks" to you and the rest of
the 3Y0PI team! It was a class operation from start to
finish.
[Understand your comment regarding closing the last
chapter of this operation...one of those "sweet hurts"
like watching your only daughter getting married, hi.]
73,
Michael Christie, K7RLS
Crawfordville, Florida
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Date: 4 Aug 94 09:48:31 EST
From: newshub.sdsu.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!cis.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!ohstpy.mps.ohio-state.@@ihnp4.ucsd.edu
Subject: Technician No Code
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <egela003.775839471@maroon>, egela003@maroon.tc.umn.edu (Ryan D Egeland) writes:
>
> I am currently preparing for the Technician no-code FCC amateur liscence.
> If anyone has passed this examination and moved on to a higher class, I
> would like to know whether it is really worth it to spend all that time
> learning the code. I am mainly interested in microwave data transfer
> right now, but I may like to get into DX someday. (???).
Great! Welcome to the fun and enjoyment of ham radio!
Although it's not for everyone, how will you ever know
until you try.
A lot of folks have begun with the no-code license and
have moved on to higher classes. Approximately 15% of
the folks introduced thru our classes have earned their
Advanced or Extra licenses within the following year
or two.
If you interest never wanes from the VHF/UHF spectrum,
the no-code license is all you'll ever need. If, though,
you become interested in the world below 30MHz, current
law stipulates that demonstrated code poficiency is a must.
> I have successfully DXed with my CB & a homebrew antenna on the standard 4
> watts, but don't care for the CB crowd much.
I wouldn't know what to say here.
> I have listened to the 2 meter band on my scanner, but can't quite get a
> good feel for what it's all about.
Listen to a lot of repeaters. Be careful making judgements.
Many folks clown and cut up with their friends and, sometimes,
their antics can be misinterpreted if you don't know all the
details.
Most all the folks are friendly and "nice people". Ham
radio, however, is not immune to some of society's jerks
and you must concentrate on the "good" and move away from
the "bad". Avoid the tendency to judge "all" by the
undesirable traits of a very few.
> I have been fooling around with circuts and electronics for
> about eight years now, and really find an interest in making antennas,
> circuts, etc.
Neat! Ham radio is a fertile ground and an excellent
environment for technical development and learning. There
are those who bemoan the "appliance operator" and believe
that's ham radio today ..... remember what I said about
judging all by a few.
> Any opinions (especially about the value of a higher liscence) appreciated.
I have a feeling you'd want it. At least, it's worth
a try.
> PS I am having a hard time finding out where to take my technician no
> code examination in the Minneapolis area. Anyone know who to contact?
Contact the ARRL-VEC. They have listings of upcoming
exam opportunities. Also, look thru this newsgroup ...
exam opportunities are frequently posted herein.
If you'd like to travel to the Middletown, OH area, we
are having one on Wednesday evening, September 7.
:-) :-) :-)
Seriously, the ARRL is available via the Internet. Sorry,
I don't have their address.
>
> RDE
>
Best wishes as you proceed with your plans. Hope to talk
to you on the air one of these days.
Best Regards (Same as 73)
Carl >< K8NHE
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