[ale] [OT] I want to become a ham

[Mark Angeli]

w00t! I got my no-code tech license when I was 13 or 14 I think. Haven't 
done much lately (don't even have a working radio at the moment.... but 
I keep the license current...)

Mark
KD4QWI

Randal Jarrett (K4RSJ) wrote:

>There are a lot of us lurking around. :-)
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>Not Lugs but clubs.  There are several around.  Arrl has 54 clubs listed
>in GA and 23 in AL.
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>Use this link for clubs:
>http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/club/clubsearch.phtml
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>We have what we call hamfests.  These are a combination of new equipment
>dealers, used equipment dealers and lots and lots of people selling
>their used equiipment.
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>Use this link for hamfest dates.
>http://www.arrl.org/hamfests.html#listing
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>As far as equipment goes, Ham Radio Outlet, HRO, is on Buford hwy
>outside 285 just north of northcrest road.  They have all the major
>brands in stock.  There is also a bulletin board just inside the front
>door that has listings for used equipment and meetings and classes.
>They also have many good study guides.
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>Drop me a line if you need any more information and if it isn't too far
>you are welcome over anytime to see what it is all about.
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>Randy
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>On Tue, 2005-05-17 at 16:05 -0400, Joe Sechman wrote:
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>>www.arrl.org, ISBN 0-87259-881-0.
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>>>Are there any local Lugs for Ham Radio?
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>>I'm not sure about the lugs or the fees - but there are frequent
>>hamfests and from what I recall it's not too bad to get
>>licensed...your rig may be another issue altogether (Frys!)  I'm
>>working on getting around to getting my license too.  One of my
>>friends is a ham and got me hooked.
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>>>Thanks in advance, (and sorry for the OT)-
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>>Not necessarily OT ... I'm far from an authority, but does anyone here
>>have experience using Linux w/ham radio operating?
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