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inquiry from a newb
"Mike Coslo" wrote in message 36... Steve wrote in news:1188949229.874112.302240 @o80g2000hse.googlegroups.com: I've been a SWLer for years and am considering getting a ham license. However, I live in an urban area (Brooklyn) and wonder just how effectively I can transmit from here. Big outdoor antennas and ground radials are out of the question. Obviously I'd be starting out on VHF and UHF frequencies, perhaps with only a modest handheld transceiver. Handhelds look pretty puny, but is this appearance deceptive? Would one allow me to talk to lots of people and learn from them? Yo Steve! March right off and get that license. For VHF and UHF, there are repeaters to use, And I assume that Brooklyn and the surrounds has no shortage of them. I don't know hown many are private, but there has to be some public ones. As for HF, there are options even there. I talk to Hams from Brooklyn and thereabouts on even 75/80 meters. There may even be clubs that have club stations located outside the city. Keeping in mind that if they have folks to Elmer you , you can get in a little HF work under a control Op. - 73 de Mike KB3EIA - Have worked a ton of Brooklyn hams from here in northeast Montana. I am sure a lot of them are in the same boat as you for antennas. If you can find a club or group, get involved with them. There will be folks who can give you lots of advice. Jump in, get your feet wet and enjoy. Sam - K7SAM |
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