"John S." wrote in message
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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??
Also, does the general license still require that you pass Morse Code
Exam first.?? I"m hearing lots of debate over that. Thanks.
Yes, unfortunately that pointless anachronism is still required of
prospective hams for the general license.
I can copy around 10wpm and I'm not a ham. It's not hard but it does take
practice and a dedicated will to learn. Anybody can learn to copy 5wpm if
the spend a week or two in their spare time. It helps if you have a person
that knows CW helping you. Most radio clubs give classes. I don't understand
why a ham wouldn't want to know it and gain full privileges? CW is kinda
neat when you learn it and it is kinda a right of passage type thing. I
wanted to learn it just to kinda know what was being said in that mode.
B.H.