I need an “Elmer” South Jersey, Cherry Hill - Philly

I’m studying and reading a lot but I just can’t understand some of this. My Lord, 45 is a bad age to start learning something.

Can someone please help me out? I’ll compensate you in cash, wine, bourbon, ham gear or whatever... I need help.

I live in Cherry Hill and work full time so I promise to be on time should we meet up someplace for tutoring. (30-45 mins... Library, restaurant, bar or whatever)

I’m currently working through the Gordon West Technician book and bought two Yaesu handhelds; an FT-60r and an FT3dr.

I didn’t wanna buy trash and I wanted a quality basic and a quality advanced. I’m taking this seriously and hope to get my 10 year old involved in a few years.

I don’t know a single person with any knowledge of Ham Radio so I hope this works.

Please help me out, I won’t waste your time. I need a tutor. Email Todd at hamhelpplease@gmail.com

 

TODD,

HOLD THE BOOZE..........

OH MY GOD, THIS IS A TERRIBLE TIME TO BE LOOKING
FOR A ELMER / MENTOR FOR HAM RADIO
BECAUSE OF THE CORONA VIRUS.

HERE IS SOMETHING YOU COULD LOOK INTO


===============https://sjra.org/

CHECK OUT THEIR WEB PAGE.............

THEY MIGHT HAVE CLUB MEETINGS THAT ARE ON-LINE.

I DOUBT IF THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE EYE-BALL MEETINGS.

SEE IF THEY WILL LET YOU JOIN THE CLUB.

TRY KNOCKING ON THEIR DOOR AND HOPE ALL GOES WELL FOR YOU.

73 - K1LKP

 

What is it you need help with?

I can't meet in person but we can do email and similar. I can also point you in the direction of good videos and such, if I can't explain something myself.


73 de Jim, N2EY

 

If I can start with meters, frequencies, and a glossary of what side and and GRMS and stuff actually is.

 

OK then.

What's your first question?

 

Thanks N2EY... I don’t have an exact question... I need a conversation while looking at the diagram.

I appreciate the help but in this forum I just can’t type all this out.

I really appreciate the offer my man...

 

Just ask a question and I will explain as best I can.

I can make diagrams and videos if that helps.

Here's a start:

Do you understand AC (alternating current) and frequency?

 

I’m in Mt Laurel, I’ll help you if I can. I haven’t been active in a long time, but the basics haven’t changed.

 

No sir... The only thing I know about AC is that it ain't DC

LOL!!!!!!

 

OK, I'll start there.

Do you understand DC, voltage and current?