Took my test

[KJ4OOB]

Took my exam tonight and passed Technician, so I went for General also and passed that one as well. I am going to take the Extra in October. I look forward to seeing my call in the database soon!

I took the exam in Pensacola Florida, hosted by the Milton Amateur Radio Club (MARC). The VE's were all very professional, explained everything well, and presented a very positive attitude, exactly what I expected.

I look forward to returning in October for the Extra.

[KC2USH]

congrats .. im going to take my generl the end of this month and extra next summer after the school yea is out.

[KB0SNE]

Super congrads !! Feels great doesn't it ?

[KJ4OOB]

Feels great to accomplish something I have wanted to do since I was a 10 year old, I am 38 now. I can't wait to see my call in the database.

[W6ONV]

Excellent work! Welcome to the wonderful world of amateur radio. Nice job on passing both exams during one sit. Now is when your learning really begins. Good luck!

[KF7EHT]

Another new ham here too. I passed my tech test yesterday. I have also been into radios since I was about 10 years old, playing with my grand dad's CB. 25 years later I finally got around to getting licensed. This forum is a great resource and I'm looking forward to being on the air. Now all I need is some equipment.

[KC7YRA]

Good job to both of you. It really is a great feeling. I got my license when I was 12 (26 now). It really is a great hobby.

Try some of EVERYTHING ham radio has to offer.

FM repeaters
FM/SSB simplex
HF (all modes)
any band CW
APRS
ECHOLINK
Packet
EME
PSK and other Digi modes
And the list goes on FOREVER:D

Give them all a whirl. Everything is fair game.

Brad

[WA4OTD]

Congrats, I got my novice (from the way back machine) at at 14 and am 48 now.

Good luck on the extra!

[KI6ZIF]

Congrats you 2. I did the same as you chris (chris here too btw).. Took E1 and E2 same time, passed both. I should have pressed my luck at tried the Extra test too. But I know I would have failed that one. :D

[AF6LJ]

Congratulations;
:)

[AG3Y]

Best congrats to each of you. My advice, don't get stuck on 2 meter repeaters. I quickly became tired of them, and got on the HF bands as quickly as I could. I never looked back !

73, Jim

[K0RGR]

Congrats to both of you.

[KI4QFL]

I say AWESOME..Way to go.. Congrats to you both.
Me I just passed my General this month..

[NL7W]

Took my exam tonight and passed Technician, so I went for General also and passed that one as well. I am going to take the Extra in October. I look forward to seeing my call in the database soon!

I took the exam in Pensacola Florida, hosted by the Milton Amateur Radio Club (MARC). The VE's were all very professional, explained everything well, and presented a very positive attitude, exactly what I expected.

I look forward to returning in October for the Extra.

Congrats, Chris!

Someone else mentioned that this is where the real learning begins. I have to agree. I've been a ham since 15 years of age -- my hobby led to a career in telecommunications in the government electronics and commercial telecom sectors. The pursuit of amateur radio over the years has continually taught me new things -- year in and year out.

The hobby is full of exciting avenues. Find one or a couple you enjoy, and chase after them. There will be exciting times ahead.

For me, I like to operate on-the-air -- DX'ing, contesting, ragchewing, CW, and some amount of VHF/UHF work. I love Six Meters -- that band is a blast when it magically opens!

Congrats again! Live the dream!

73 de Steve, NL7W

[KJ4OOB]

Well today was the day! My call is in the FCC database: KJ4OOB

I also received my Yaesu VX-8R last night, so today has been like Christmas. I got it programmed and made my first call on the local repeater and got a 5/9 call report. I feel like a little kid again!

This is so much fun!

[KC5PSD]

You think The repeater was fun? Get on hf and look out. You won't want to turn the radio off. As for me I am a rage chew type of guy.I talk to people from coast to coast everyday. Hope to hear you on the air .

[KF7EIF]

Well today was the day! My call is in the FCC database: KJ4OOB

I also received my Yaesu VX-8R last night, so today has been like Christmas. I got it programmed and made my first call on the local repeater and got a 5/9 call report. I feel like a little kid again!

This is so much fun!

Congrats! I know the feeling well. I passed my Tech on Monday (19th) and just showed up in the db this afternoon (wasn't there this morning). I picked up a Yaesu VX-7R last week and have been listening and getting used to the radio controls. I'll be giving to folks around here on 2m a shout on my way home tonight. :D

[KJ4OMM]

I just received my call my call sign a couple of days ago so this looks like a good thread to start with. No radio yet and not sure what to buy even. I plan to get involved with the Red cross and the storm watch groups here in Fl. I'm watching E bay for an older dual band hand held.
Tony

[KF5KWO]

August must be the Month of New Hams! Congrats to all three of you, I remember the feeling well.

73 de Jeff, KF5KWO
Helotes, TX

[K1WMB]

August is indeed a month for newbies! Just got a Yaesu FT270 - I share the excitement of new adventures! I wish I paid more attention to my mechanical drawing teacher way back when...

[KJ4IDH]

Congratulations to all!! Just a small tidbit, while you may have or not have a starter rig. Jump right in on Echolink, it will allow you to use a pc and connect to repeaters worldwide, Great time to be had even if you just listen. While it is not a replacement for a rig, it is a great addition to any shack.

[KJ4OMM]

Thank you!

I've got the itch but now way to scratch, so I'm off to check out echolink! :)


.........only to find that it's not for Macs.

[KJ4OOB]

Downloaded the Echolink software last night and began playing with it, pretty neat.

[KJ4OMM]

I just downloaded EchoMac. Interesting.

[KL7AJ]

Took my exam tonight and passed Technician, so I went for General also and passed that one as well. I am going to take the Extra in October. I look forward to seeing my call in the database soon!

I took the exam in Pensacola Florida, hosted by the Milton Amateur Radio Club (MARC). The VE's were all very professional, explained everything well, and presented a very positive attitude, exactly what I expected.

I look forward to returning in October for the Extra.

A ham on the air is worth two in the database!

(official KL7AJ quote)


Eric

[KC9ACL]

I just received my call my call sign a couple of days ago so this looks like a good thread to start with. No radio yet and not sure what to buy even. I plan to get involved with the Red cross and the storm watch groups here in Fl. I'm watching E bay for an older dual band hand held.
Tony

I got my license in Aug 2001 (tech) and the next month was in the D.C. area stopping at a Ham radio store. Best buy in my humble oppinion was the Yeasu VX-5R (tri bander). Great starter radios. I now have two (2) of these radios. While I spend most of my time on VHF/UHF, I upgraded to Extra (2007) and I have also obtained two (2) HF (base and mobile) rigs and am curently working on getting the antennas completed and installed.

KC9ACL

[N7RJD]

A ham on the air is worth two in the database!

(official KL7AJ quote)


Eric

Unless you are one that tunes up on top of ongoing QSO's. Then it's the other way around. :cool:

[VA7AAX]

Yaesu VX-5R are really good. These can be found for $150. They are 3 band and put out 5 watts.

[KD0HAR]

I have a VX-7R. I like it. I only caution you with going the route of a HT because I live in the middle of no where and there are currently 1 active HAMS (me). At least on the bands you can access with it and as a tech. I am in the process of upgrading to a general and probably eventually extra. If I have a mobile or base station unit and good antenna there are repeaters I could use no opposed to just when I am traveling. So if you live in a populated are it would be good, but if not spend the money for something different that would have more than 5W of power.

[KA5S]

Took my exam tonight and passed Technician, so I went for General also and passed that one as well. I am going to take the Extra in October. I look forward to seeing my call in the database soon!

I took the exam in Pensacola Florida, hosted by the Milton Amateur Radio Club (MARC). The VE's were all very professional, explained everything well, and presented a very positive attitude, exactly what I expected.

I look forward to returning in October for the Extra.

Super!


Cortland
KA5S

[N4CYA]

Congratulations! Welcome to the ham radio world :D



- Jamie (N4CYA)