I am new to ham radios. I live in Norcross, Georgia. I haven't been able
to

communicate with any one yet. I have a Vertex VX-150. Do I have to

connect to a repeater to converse. If so, what steps do I take to connect to

the repeater. The nearest one to me is Stone Mountain W4BOC 146.760 -

146.160 107.2 . I intend to join a amateur radio group this month.



Thank-you in advance!



Alan D. Woodford

KI4BSP