"Steve Robeson K4CAP" wrote in message
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Subject: ARS License Numbers
From: Mike Coslo
Date: 9/17/2004 9:11 PM Central Standard Time
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N2EY wrote:
In article , Mike Coslo
writes:
[snip]
And would you not get *any* license until the code test went away, or
would
you just hold off from upgrading?
Hard to say. When I originally got my license, I was only planning on
being a Technician, and I was thinking about how to apply Amateur radio
to my other hobby, Amateur astronomy. I really didn't have much interest
in HF at all! then after a field day where I was allowed to operate, I
was hooked. So my experience is likely not typical. In fact, if it
wasn't for the Technician no-code license, I probably wouldn't be a Ham
now. (to my great loss!!)
I know many EMS/Fire folks and members of CAP who did the very same
thing...They got an Amateur ticket by virtue of thier participation in
"something else". Once they got in there with the rest of us, it was an
open
door from then on!
My entry into ham radio was also by virtue of "something else." My husband
at the time saw classes listed and had always wanted to be a ham (he'd had
relatives who were hams). He said "let's do this together" and basically
dragged me along as I had no interest at the time. Once I got involved in
the class, I found it fascinating and not only got my Tech (with code) but
immediately forged ahead to get my upgrades. Well that husband and I have
parted ways, but I have remained active in ham radio except for the
temporary effects of moving three times.
Dee D. Flint, N8UZE