Hey ref18

tjones1 · #1 (**permalink**) Sat Feb 19, 2005, 04:15pm

ref18,

How long have you had your Amateur Radio license?

ref18 · #2 (**permalink**) Tue Feb 22, 2005, 09:41pm

I've had it for about 6 years now. How bout you, how long have you been hamming??

Don't you hate it when a good thread is corrupted by spam??

tjones1 · #3 (**permalink**) Tue Feb 22, 2005, 09:48pm

Yes I do, I e-mailed Mick about it, he'll take care of it. Anyways, I've had mine for about 7 I believe. Got my class old school when you still had to do 13wpm for General. Needless to say, I was a little p*ssed when they made the changes.

ref18 · #4 (**permalink**) Tue Feb 22, 2005, 09:52pm

I never bothered learning morse code. I really only use the VHF and UHF bands, as my parents aren't too keen on me putting a huge antenna over the house.

tjones1 · #5 (**permalink**) Tue Feb 22, 2005, 09:59pm

Yes, I understand about the antenna problem. I'm usually on 2m and 70cm, when I'm on. But, I love to work 40 meters during Field Day.

ref18 · #6 (**permalink**) Tue Feb 22, 2005, 10:03pm

Same here, the only equipment I have is for the 2m and 70cm bands.

tjones1 · #7 (**permalink**) Tue Feb 22, 2005, 10:10pm

Yeah, those are the big bands around here too. Do you go to a local club and work Field Day? And have you ever been to Dayton?

ref18 · #8 (**permalink**) Tue Feb 22, 2005, 10:14pm

I've did field day a few years ago, for the last 2 years I've unfortunatly been out of town for that weekend. I'm a member of the local club, but haven't made it out to a meeting in a while, they always seem to conflict. And no, I've never been out to Dayton

tjones1 · #9 (**permalink**) Tue Feb 22, 2005, 10:19pm

I've been going to Dayton for four years now. It's a good time, you've at least got to make it once. Great experience!! I haven't been to a club meeting a while either. However I am the WebMaster for our club: http://w9eoc.tripod.com

ref18 · #10 (**permalink**) Tue Feb 22, 2005, 10:25pm

Cool, I guess I'm gonna have to look into this Dayton thing. Although I think it'll be a while before I make it out there.

tjones1 · #11 (**permalink**) Tue Feb 22, 2005, 10:43pm

It's a great weekend!!! Any amateur will enjoy it.

JugglingReferee · #12 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 23, 2005, 12:19pm

J,

I went to get my license last year. What a coincidence.

I had another committment the day of the exam, and have yet to re-schedule.

tjones1 · #13 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 23, 2005, 12:26pm

Cool, if you need help with anything let me know. There are practice exams on: http://www.qrz.com
Good luck!!!

ref18 · #14 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 23, 2005, 02:58pm

Quote:

Originally posted by JugglingReferee
J,

I went to get my license last year. What a coincidence.

I had another committment the day of the exam, and have yet to re-schedule.

Nice,

It's a fun hobby. I've never had a hobby teach me so much I could actually use.

Because of everything I learned in the course, I was able to coast through physics, and get a good mark

tjones1 · #15 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 23, 2005, 03:02pm

Quote:

Originally posted by ref18

Quote:

Originally posted by JugglingReferee
J,

I went to get my license last year. What a coincidence.

I had another committment the day of the exam, and have yet to re-schedule.

Because of everything I learned in the course, I was able to coast through physics, and get a good mark

Must be the teacher!!! Our whole class is off in space somewhere!

Not a good deal.