so Sam is now officially the senior ham over David since he has the B? mmm.... is that fair?
Yep, he finished first but I got a better score!!!!
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Yep, he finished first but I got a better score!!!!
N7YAD, but no longer in the US. Was licensed No-code tech in 92 when I lived in Portland, Oregon. License expired in 2002 and didnt get a chance to renew 
Hello all.
VE7CPE In !00 Mile House, B.C. Canada
2 meter not up right now. Putting it in the cruiser ( 74 fj40 ) that I'm picking up tomorrow. 2 meter hand held.
VE7CPE In !00 Mile House, B.C. Canada
2 meter not up right now. Putting it in the cruiser ( 74 fj40 ) that I'm picking up tomorrow. 2 meter hand held.
KE7KQJ
Technician as of Feb '07
Icom IC-208H installed in my FJ Cruiser - pics here
First rig, surprised at how quiet the 2M & 70cm repeaters are here in Thurston County...
LOVE 2M simplex on the trails! We sandwich the CB rig's in between two of us Hams and relay info to the children's band, nothing beats it when the group gets spread out.
Technician as of Feb '07
Icom IC-208H installed in my FJ Cruiser - pics here
First rig, surprised at how quiet the 2M & 70cm repeaters are here in Thurston County...
LOVE 2M simplex on the trails! We sandwich the CB rig's in between two of us Hams and relay info to the children's band, nothing beats it when the group gets spread out.
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Guess I should post up my call sign... VA7DRW
i'm king of the nerds!
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I don't think it's overkill...It would be nice to have one radio rig that does all that. What is Yeasu's replacement for your rig??
I think the FT-857 would be it.
I just picked up a FT-857 the other day, after playing with all the other HF mobile/portible radios out there... I'm planning on using it at home and base camp but if you only wonted one radio I think this one should make your short list.
cruiser_guy
Out of Africa / North Africa
The Icom 706 and it's variant's are the same idea. I have an Icom 706MkIIG in my truck and I hope to get the HF going soon.
KF4BAE.
Haven't been active since maybe 2000 when someone swiped the Yaesu mobile out of my '95 Tacoma in Orlando. I'll probably get one installed in the FJ sometime in the future.
My FT51R seems to be selling for good money on ebay, might put that up for sale and buy a mobile instead....
Haven't been active since maybe 2000 when someone swiped the Yaesu mobile out of my '95 Tacoma in Orlando. I'll probably get one installed in the FJ sometime in the future.
My FT51R seems to be selling for good money on ebay, might put that up for sale and buy a mobile instead....
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
Passed my General license test today! No new call sign yet, but I did ask the FCC to give me a new one.
I can highly recommend Ham Test Online. I studied semi seriously for about a week and a half in spare moments here and there. It really is an excellent learning tool. Also, as a learning tool, the main study book from the ARRL is very difficult to use. I recommend skipping it altogether, and spending the $50 for access to Hamtestonline. It not only teaches to the test, but also teaches the background material (like all those power calculations) in a very understandable manner. Highly recommended!
I can highly recommend Ham Test Online. I studied semi seriously for about a week and a half in spare moments here and there. It really is an excellent learning tool. Also, as a learning tool, the main study book from the ARRL is very difficult to use. I recommend skipping it altogether, and spending the $50 for access to Hamtestonline. It not only teaches to the test, but also teaches the background material (like all those power calculations) in a very understandable manner. Highly recommended!
Congratulations on getting the General ticket Andrew.
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Got license. . .no radio
KC7EUU
Tech + (yes, that used to mean I passed the CODE)
No radios--my 2m handheld died when I drove my Accord through a very large mud puddle (it had the heart and soul of a 4X4--saw more dirt than my 4Runner has to this point. . .
). The HF rig got sold when I moved to South America the first time. If anybody wants to donate a radio, PM me. 
Kenwoods only!
My claim to HAM fame--I was on the cover of QST mag with my dad and sister, 10 or 11 years ago. . .have a copy somewhere.
KC7EUU
Tech + (yes, that used to mean I passed the CODE)
No radios--my 2m handheld died when I drove my Accord through a very large mud puddle (it had the heart and soul of a 4X4--saw more dirt than my 4Runner has to this point. . .
). The HF rig got sold when I moved to South America the first time. If anybody wants to donate a radio, PM me. Kenwoods only! My claim to HAM fame--I was on the cover of QST mag with my dad and sister, 10 or 11 years ago. . .have a copy somewhere.
TrickyT
Hate that mud...
So you going vanity on us, Andy? Otherwise I though you needed an extra class in order to request a new call sign.
If you thought you had choices for antennas with 2m, just wait until you start researching HF antennas. It didn't take me long to find, at least in principle, a nice multiband radio that I'd be happy with in my 80. But the possibilities for HF mobile antennas abound, some of which cost nearly as much as the radio! I'm still surfing antenna sites, months after I got my general license. Still, the prospect of truly long range 2-way communication is very attractive. We need to do some more overnight outings with Big Jim or Ron T. or other General/Extra hams so we can glean from their expertise and get a little more hands-on experience with their rigs.
Oh yes, congratulations! 35 out of 35 is awesome.
--tom
