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

[Mark Angeli]

 From what I can remember, its all based on location (state/region), 
type of license and when you get it.

Generally the shorter the call sign, the longer the person has been a 
ham and the higher the rating they have.

I think.

Mark

Christopher Bergeron wrote:

> 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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