On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 15:41:05 -0700, "Spurious Noise"
wrote:


Since you specified Tech license, I assume without code, your privileges
will be in the VHF/UHF
range. http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/classes.html

Thats one way to keep HF less crowded.
Don't flame me, but IMHO, I don't see much rational for morse code
tests being a part of the HAM liscencing scheme. Aside from the above
statement.

mike

"mike" wrote in message
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On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 15:41:05 -0700, "Spurious Noise"
wrote:


Since you specified Tech license, I assume without code, your privileges
will be in the VHF/UHF
range. http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/classes.html

Thats one way to keep HF less crowded.
Don't flame me, but IMHO, I don't see much rational for morse code
tests being a part of the HAM liscencing scheme. Aside from the above
statement.

mike

If you wish to debate the test requirements, go to rec.radio.amateur.policy,
which is intended to discuss issues of this nature.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

"mike" wrote in message
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On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 15:41:05 -0700, "Spurious Noise"
wrote:


Since you specified Tech license, I assume without code, your privileges
will be in the VHF/UHF
range. http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/classes.html

Thats one way to keep HF less crowded.
Don't flame me, but IMHO, I don't see much rational for morse code
tests being a part of the HAM liscencing scheme. Aside from the above
statement.

mike

If you wish to debate the test requirements, go to rec.radio.amateur.policy,
which is intended to discuss issues of this nature.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

I don't know how much money you want to spend to start out. I'm selling my
VHF rig if you're interested. If you're on a tight budget it will work well
for you. If you have more money to spend, I suggest getting a dual-band
2m/70cm mobile.
My rig is currently at $20.50 on eBay. Read the auction page for full
description.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=30496971 46

73 de KG6SGY


"abr" wrote in message ...
I am a newbie to the hobby, I arrived at this newsgroup from the "AM
window
web site,,, I will take my tech test in a few months, I need some advise
on
what to get for a transceiver and not spend a fortune. After 43 long
years
I have renewed my interest in the hobby and am looking forward to pursuing
it. Secondly, am I in the right place to ask this question or is there
another newsgroup that would be better for a newbie like me. Thanks for
all
your help,,, Gary

I don't know how much money you want to spend to start out. I'm selling my
VHF rig if you're interested. If you're on a tight budget it will work well
for you. If you have more money to spend, I suggest getting a dual-band
2m/70cm mobile.
My rig is currently at $20.50 on eBay. Read the auction page for full
description.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=30496971 46

73 de KG6SGY


"abr" wrote in message ...
I am a newbie to the hobby, I arrived at this newsgroup from the "AM
window
web site,,, I will take my tech test in a few months, I need some advise
on
what to get for a transceiver and not spend a fortune. After 43 long
years
I have renewed my interest in the hobby and am looking forward to pursuing
it. Secondly, am I in the right place to ask this question or is there
another newsgroup that would be better for a newbie like me. Thanks for
all
your help,,, Gary

Mike,

It won't be that way for long. ITU has made the requirement optional as
of last year.

73 de VK3XVK (Rob)


mike wrote:

On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 15:41:05 -0700, "Spurious Noise"
wrote:

Since you specified Tech license, I assume without code, your privileges
will be in the VHF/UHF
range. http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/classes.html

Thats one way to keep HF less crowded.
Don't flame me, but IMHO, I don't see much rational for morse code
tests being a part of the HAM liscencing scheme. Aside from the above
statement.

mike

Mike,

It won't be that way for long. ITU has made the requirement optional as
of last year.

73 de VK3XVK (Rob)


mike wrote:

On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 15:41:05 -0700, "Spurious Noise"
wrote:

Since you specified Tech license, I assume without code, your privileges
will be in the VHF/UHF
range. http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/classes.html

Thats one way to keep HF less crowded.
Don't flame me, but IMHO, I don't see much rational for morse code
tests being a part of the HAM liscencing scheme. Aside from the above
statement.

mike

"abr" wrote in :

I am a newbie to the hobby, I arrived at this newsgroup from the "AM
window web site,,, I will take my tech test in a few months, I need
some advise on what to get for a transceiver and not spend a fortune.
After 43 long years I have renewed my interest in the hobby and am
looking forward to pursuing it. Secondly, am I in the right place to
ask this question or is there another newsgroup that would be better
for a newbie like me. Thanks for all your help,,, Gary



My question would be - why did you choose the homebrew group to ask this
question in?

"abr" wrote in :

I am a newbie to the hobby, I arrived at this newsgroup from the "AM
window web site,,, I will take my tech test in a few months, I need
some advise on what to get for a transceiver and not spend a fortune.
After 43 long years I have renewed my interest in the hobby and am
looking forward to pursuing it. Secondly, am I in the right place to
ask this question or is there another newsgroup that would be better
for a newbie like me. Thanks for all your help,,, Gary



My question would be - why did you choose the homebrew group to ask this
question in?

"donutbandit" wrote in message
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My question would be - why did you choose the homebrew group to ask this
question in?

This is a really good question. If you are really into building stuff,
there is no reason why you can't build a rig. Recognize, though, that
equipment for VHF/UHF is somewhat more difficult to construct than HF
equipment. Still, if it's the highly technical aspect of the hobby that
turns you on, there is no reason not to go after a homebrew station.
Amateur radio is the only service (in the U.S.) where you are allowed to
build and operate your own equipment, and many people do, especially folks
that follow this newsgroup.

For any new ham, especially one interested in building, the Radio Amateur's
Handbook must be the first purchase. Certainly, it bears significant study
before going out and plunking down a lot of money for a rig.

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