Well CBer1st Got His Call a sad day for 11 meter

Well it offical (darn took em long enough LOL) there it is KI4FCP gee too bad it wasnt FCC LOL. Oh well i guess my new VX-2 will get a short work out at lunch, darn echo box wouldnt fit LOL....Thanks to all that were suportive and thanks again W3SY LOL HAW!!!!!!! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[n3ijw]

Congratulations!

Congrats on the ticket . Welcome to amateur radio !

[kc0ebm]

Congratulations FCP,

Welcome to Amateur Radio!

I know you will rise proudly to the "New Standard" of The Amateur Radio Service and leave the rest behind.

We speak a different "lingo" here. Its called, "No Lingo at All". CBese is gone forever.

We have rules here. Its called Part 97. I know you will comply and enjoy the privilege of REAL RADIO for as long as you like.

To enhance your enjoyment and to strengthen your level of respect for amateur radio, find a service that you like and contribute what you can.

I serve as an amateur radio storm spotter for the National Weather Service in Des Moines, Iowa. Its one of the most enjoyable and challenging things I've ever done in amateur radio. Most of all, the National Weather Service regards us as one of their greatest public resources. They are extremely appreciative of amateur radio! And we are very pleased to serve.

If storm spotting isn't your cup of tea, fear NOT! There are myriad other valuable services that amateur radio provides. Just find one that suites you.

Again, welcome aboard! I look forward to working you sometime.

73

Tom KCØEBM

[w3bny]

Good job and welcome to amateur radio http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[ad5td]

Welcome, Welcome! I too came from the ranks of the lowly "Class D" radio service. I have been a ham for 2 years and I think that I just may put another CB back in my car. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

WELCOME! WELCOME!!

You have passed through a door and entered a new and exciting world. A world where there are MORE places to explore and operate (legally) than you can ever hope to find BUT you'll have a BLAST trying to do so!

A world where you can PROUDLY identify who you are by your name and your callsign (which will, by the way, become more a part of you then your name because only YOU have that callsign! HI) without having to worry about whether or not some (un)expected knock at the door may occur one day.

A world where every time you learn something... something ELSE pops up to pose a question.

In short.. ham radio is like the Thomas' English Muffin! There are more nooks and crannies than you can EVER explore but you'll have a blast trying to do so!

WELCOME!

Now.. the fun part.. Coming up with personalized phonetics for your callsign! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

(I'm sure you have already done so and I'll not enter my ideas)

73

K3FT

[KC5SAS]

Congradulations and welcome to the hobby/service. It will be what you make of it. Enjoy.

[af2cw]

Way to go!! Welcome to amateur radio. Enjoy it and
learn. It will bring you years of enjoyment. Hope to hear
you on the air.

[ai4ep]

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif Welcome Jack...3 questions :
1) have you figured out what phonics to use for your call ?
2) When are you planning to upgrade to General ( which should be a piece of cake ), and then to The Extra class ?
3) Do you have 6 meter and 2 meter ssb capacity ; if so maybe we can talk before you upgrade ?
Any how, looks like you got a great callsign !!
73 ---ai4ep---

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">1) have you figured out what phonics to use for your call ?
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I would suggest the standard NATO phonetics...but that's just me. (Congratulations FCP, good going!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (ai4ep @ April 15 2004,12:05)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif Welcome Jack...3 #questions :
1) have you figured out what phonics to use for your call ?
2) When are you planning to upgrade to General ( which should be a piece of cake ), and then to The Extra class ?
3) Do you have 6 meter and 2 meter ssb capacity ; if so maybe we can talk before you upgrade ?
Any how, looks like you got a great callsign !!
#73 #---ai4ep---[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
So far i have come up with nothing yet but i havent gien it much thought, for the General ticket my plan is to have it before the end of the year. As for rigs I have a 2m kenwood all mode but its only 10 watts. I bought it cuz i liked the looks of it and it was cheap, I ordered a tone board for it so i can trip the local repeaters. However my wife is planing to get me a FT 847 for some kinda holiday, after I buy her new bike lol. I also have a FT 101 and looking for the 6m and 2m transverters for it. For FM rigs I have a Yaesu 212RH that works great and a new VX-2 HT. But the 847 is in my future for sure.

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (KI4DYA @ April 15 2004,12:10)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">1) have you figured out what phonics to use for your call ?
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I would suggest the standard NATO phonetics...but that's just me. #(Congratulations FCP, good going!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
my thoughts exactly i was thinking frank charles but i forgot what &quot;P&quot; is, pacific maybe? no I think is Paul but who knows, I know you guys will corect if im wrong LOL

[kc0ebm]

Kilo India Four Foxtrot Charlie Papa

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See i knew i was wrong i guess too many old episodes of Adam 12 and CHiPs did me in..seven mary three, or zebra three LOL LOL http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[w4rot]

P is for Papa (I love it when my kid calls me that).
You are in a great area for 6m. Holler when you get it ready. I am about 150 mi due east. Lots of great hams around hangin on 50.200. I'm in the book.
Congrats from FM06.
w4rot

No worries! #

Try here (http://www.dynamoo.com/technical/phonetic.htm)for more of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet. #Good reference for ya!

73.

[WA5KRP]

http://www.gif-seite.de/vorschaubilder/smilies/laola.gif

NICE YOB!



WA5KRP
Texas

[KD5KUF]

Keep Icoms 4 Fabulous Clear Propogation

Keen Intelligence 4 Fooling Crusty People

Kilowatt Intermod 4 Fouling Certain Phonetics

Keep Imbibing 4 First Class Party

Just don't use these on the radio. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[ai4ep]

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Killing Insects For Fat Chicken Pluckers

[KA9VQF]

I came up with a set but I WON'T post them.

[K8YS]

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You just cannot use Kay Ate Yellow Snow

[WA5KRP]

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EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWW!



WA5KRP http://mindscraps.com/s/otn/other/ignore.gif

[WA2ZDY]

Congratulations Jack. If you think it took so darn long to get your callsign, be glad you're in the age of the internet. I took my Novice test in Nov 1974 and my call arrived in the mail on 12 Feb 1975!

Things sure have changed. For the better at least in that case.

The advice you've gotten here is all good. The biggest thing is in ham radio, there's something for everyone.

Just don't say &quot;10-4 good buddy!&quot;

And yes, I remember &quot;7 mary 3 and 4&quot; also. Funny, my kid watches that on reruns now.

Good luck.

[k0ews]

Congratulations! Hope to one day work you on HF! Keep it up.

[N5RLR]

<span style='color:blue'>Congrats, Jack on the new callsign!

Keep Inhaling 4 Finely Chopped Peanuts [okay, needs work, I know].

Of course, I've little room to talk...

N 5 Real Live Romeo [given me by one of my original examiners]; http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Ninety 5 Really Loose Rivets; http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

N 5 Real Low Radial [given me by a blind ham when I had a flat tire at an outdoor ham event!]; http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

Ninety 5 Really Little Roaches [I don't think so!]; http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

N 5 Red Little Rocket [my own, in honor of my little red Oldsmobile!] http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif</span>