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

[Paul Manno]

Yep - another ham delurks.  ;-)

These days, anyone can pay for a "vanity" call.  Like the GA car license 
plate, you can have it say anything you want within the rules and no dups. 
Generally, KD4 was probably issued before KG4 and a shorter call (WF4W) 
cay indidate a more advanced license.  The "4" in a US license should 
indicate it was asigned to a ham in the SE.

Cheers,
Paul
KG4UVU


On Wed, 18 May 2005, Mark Angeli wrote:

>  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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