Mr Bean.
Airy......
I haven't got the know how or the time to build my own transceiver - and I
admire anyone who has. Wonderful talent to have.
I have so far followed all the steps suggested by the RSGB - I obtained the
foundation license book and studied it. I then attended a course at Poldu
Amature Radio Club in Cornwall and at the end of this training I passed a
basic Morse test along with a pass in the written test paper. This entitled
me to a apply for a call sign as a beginner. I am now waiting for an
intermediate course to begin and I will study again and hopefully pass first
time. Next will be the advanced course and by then I hope to have obtained
enough knowledge be called a Radio Armature.
In his welcome to me at Foundation Level Peter Kirby, GOTWW, General
Manager of the RSGB said:
"Record numbers are coming into the Hobby at the foundation Level and well
over a thousand of these are under the age of 21". "The continued success of
the revival is in our own hands." "We must promote and encourage this
wonderful hobby at all levels". If we all pull to-gather we have much to
look foreword to.

So there you have it Mr Bean - So far I have found everyone I have come
into contact with to be most helpful and enthusiastic.
I rather get the feeling you are against anyone who is a "beginner" which
is a pity.
I don't know why you feel like this.. I respect your opinion but - not all
beginners are "CBers" you know. And not all CBers are rude either.
Perhaps you considerable expertise might be put to better use in helping
newcomers instead of condemning us !
John
M3IIV



"Airy R.Bean" wrote in message
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It's a CB rig for CBers.

But then again, you're not a Radio Ham, you're an M3/CBer, so
go right ahead with your off-the-shelf purchase.

Radio Hams design and manufacture their own gear.

"Simon Smith" wrote in message
...
Has anyone on the group got an opinion on this 2m-70cm mobile transceiver
?
I am almost ready to purchase one but thought I would ask for some
feedback.
73's

John M3IIV