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  1. KO4EJB

    KO4EJB Platinum Subscriber Platinum Subscriber QRZ Page

    Hello and thank you for adding me to your site. I am very New at this and would like to learn all I can so I can get into the world of amateur radio.
     
    KO4EJB, May 24, 2020
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  2. K8PG

    K8PG QRZ Lifetime Member #333 Platinum Subscriber Life Member QRZ Page

    Hello Powerguy ?
    Welcome . take your time in
    the learning quest to get your license,
    learn the material and not just route
    memorizations - Then You Will
    UNDERSTAND THE THEORY
    hopefully . Good luck in getting
    your amateur radio ticket.We need
    New blood in our vocation/ hobby,
    Its a wonderful pastime .
    73-GL
    Paul K8PG
     
    K8PG, May 24, 2020
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  3. W9WQA

    W9WQA Ham Member QRZ Page

    got some money?. buy a dual band ht and a used ft 450d and dont transmit but learn how to use them as you tune the bands. you will learn a lot doing that. questions from that, search the net,lots of info .
    take any practice ham tests you can just to get familiar with what its all about.the tests will teach you !!
    get a band chart and use it to tune around,then you wont worry about memorizing frequencies. it will start to stick as you have fun.

    be sure to have fun...
    need some parts to mess with?, let me know..
    dont need code huh, learn it for fun. want code practice oscillator. let me know...
    you can be on the air in a few months,or sooner...73
     
    W9WQA, May 24, 2020
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  4. W9WQA

    W9WQA Ham Member QRZ Page

    one more thing, forget the dual band ht. i have some new in the box.
    come back with your new "call" and ill send you one.
    might start a trend here...
    message w9wqa when ready !!
     
    W9WQA, May 24, 2020
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  5. KO4EJB

    KO4EJB Platinum Subscriber Platinum Subscriber QRZ Page

    Thank
    thanks Paul. Have purchased a few books and will look for a group to join up with.
    Also “Powerguy” is in reference to what I do for a living.
     
    KO4EJB, May 24, 2020
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  6. KO4EJB

    KO4EJB Platinum Subscriber Platinum Subscriber QRZ Page

    Dual band “HT”? Hand transmitter? Lol told you I am novice
     
    KO4EJB, May 24, 2020
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  7. N7EKU

    N7EKU Ham Member QRZ Page

    N7EKU, May 24, 2020
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  8. K3XR

    K3XR Ham Member QRZ Page

    Listen to as much activity on as many bands as you can. This will help you learn the terminology and traditions of the hobby and make your experience more enjoyable when your license arrives and you get on the air.
     
    K3XR, May 24, 2020
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  9. K8PG

    K8PG QRZ Lifetime Member #333 Platinum Subscriber Life Member QRZ Page

    Also get a ARRL Operating Manuel
    it will help you enjoy radio more.
    I like the ARRL’s License manuel
    with explanations.

    Paul
     
    K8PG, May 24, 2020
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  10. VK3YE

    VK3YE Ham Member QRZ Page

    Watch lots of videos. These can help with technical explanations and demonstrations of on-air activity.

    This playlist, especially beginners, is one source.



    My website at http://home.alphalink.com.au/~parkerp/gateway.htm also has many beginner resources.
     
    VK3YE, May 24, 2020
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