wrote:
I just got me Tech license this weekend. Now I need to look into
actually purchasing some equiptment. I don't have much space ( or
money ) and can't put a big atenna on our roof. Could you make some
suggestions? Also, what equiptment is required to run off your
computer??

Don't buy anything. Look around for antennas, ham radio license plates,
and search the callsign directory (www.qrz.com) for hams in your area.

Walk up to a few and introduce yourself. You may get a blank look, or a
"I don't do that anymore", or "he dosen't live here" responses but on the
whole you will find that hams a friendly bunch and will gladly show you
their shack, and if you bring a copy of your license many will let you
operate.

Once you've done that, you can find clubs to join with stations you can
use as a member, and hams that will help you learn (called elmers).

They will help you shop around and find used gear where you can look at,
see if it works and does what you want before you buy it.

If you do want to buy something the first thing I would suggest is a
2 meter handytalkie (called a walkietalkie by nonhams). From there you
can get on local repeaters and meet other hams and connect that way.


Also, does the general license still require that you pass Morse Code
Exam first.?? I"m hearing lots of debate over that. Thanks.

Yes. Look up Code Quick. It will teach you to copy code in a few weeks.

73,

Geoff.
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