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

[Christopher Bergeron]

Is there any significance to the callsigns that are given?  Is KZ3N more 
significant than KD4XYZ?  Are fewer letters more significant as a sign 
of eldership?(I think I just made that word up)

It doesn't matter to me directly because I'm a neophyte; but I'm curious 
about the evolution of the tech...

Much thanks,
CB



Mark Angeli wrote:

> 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. :-)
>>
>> Not Lugs but clubs.  There are several around.  Arrl has 54 clubs listed
>> in GA and 23 in AL.
>>
>> Use this link for clubs:
>> http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/club/clubsearch.phtml
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Use this link for hamfest dates.
>> http://www.arrl.org/hamfests.html#listing
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>> Randy
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, 2005-05-17 at 16:05 -0400, Joe Sechman wrote:
>>  
>>
>>> www.arrl.org, ISBN 0-87259-881-0.
>>>
>>>   
>>>
>>>> Are there any local Lugs for Ham Radio?
>>>>     
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>   
>>>
>>>> Thanks in advance, (and sorry for the OT)-
>>>>     
>>>
>>> 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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