On Sat, 5 Jun 2004 14:12:37 -0400, "Dee D. Flint"
wrote:

"Dave Platt" wrote in message
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In article , maria
wrote:

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Also, please suggest a magazine that is readily available
that will give me the basics that I can start out understanding what
equipment is needed, what it does, and what does it best.

The two major monthly magazines are 73 (published by the ARRL,
available as a part of an ARRL membership, and I believe it can also
be purchased separately) and CQ (an independent magazine).

The ARRL magazine is QST not 73. Once upon a time, QST could be purchased
at book stores but this was discontinued as the ARRL did not very many
copies this way. Now you have to be a member to get QST.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

Au contraire. I can find QST and QEX at several places which sell
magazines, including some electronics shops.

Also, 73 magazine officially shut down down a year or so ago.

For what the OP wanted, the ARRL book used to prep you for the Tech
exam, "Now You're Talking", covers equipment with a decent overview,
although not specific models and what not.

Choosing which area of ham radio interests you will narrow the amount
of research needed.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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