"Rev. Tim McIntire" wrote in message ...

Apologies if this question is remarkably noobish.

Sheesh, that's no reason to apologize.

Code practice on W1AW. You'll need SSB to hear it, and to hear most
other amateur transmissions. Listen. Copy. Pass the test.
http://www.arrl.org/w1aw.html

Where the bands are. (Great movie)
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bands.html