Recent content by stevesm

Are you sure you're not a motivational speaker? Billy Mayes reincarnated? I'm lookin' into it bro. :laugh: I need to spend as little as possible. Ya know what, I'm gonna PM you in the near future and ask a few questions.Since I am as new to this as I am, I'll be looking forward to as much...

Not having used either one I don't have an opinion. Somehow I missed the 7000 in my investigations. Now I'll have to research them.You do have a unique descriptive ability.;)

A common sense approach.... I like it!

thanks for the replies:biggrin: I am considering the Kenwoods. As I said in the op, I have to use it Both mobile and fixed. Right now I wan't both options,but not the expense of two seperate units. Any other recommendations that would fit the bill? I don't mind paying for the quality as long as...

um, If you had a choice between a 100 watt rig with an antenna tuner or a 200 watt rig without, which would you choose? Thank you for the additional info.

If all other features of a rig were the same, would you choose a 100 watt rig with an antenna tuner over a 200 watt rig without the tuner? ETA: I want to use it as both a mobile/base station.

In tribute to my Father and his best friend, This is KAFX7515 calling WA1410 . May they communicate forever.

The ARRL book AND Ham Radio For Dummies have helped greatly. I still don't know anything, but, I understand more.:confused: I think it's a lot like studying for a commercial drivers liscence without ever practicing. without knowing the parts or what they look like,The words don't sink in...

I decided to order arrls General book and Ham for dummies. I've even found an elmer. Thank god for patient people. He's going to need it. I could use some advise as to what to buy for a rig. presently I'm going for my general ticket, so I want what i can use. Any suggestions? Thanks wavrider...

Don't feel lonely, I PAID Dearly for this bit of advise.I now have a cb with too much power and a "ham radio with frequencies no one uses" as advised, sell it and buy a real rig

Thanks for all the advice. I guess I'll have to find an elmer. reading something is fine in principle, but, without real world adaptation reading is just that, reading. Again, Thanks

Having my tech for a few months now has opened my eyes. I realise now the disadvantage I put myself in. I used the online tests to study , they were good for that. BUT they gave NO foundation. I learned enough to get my ticket but not much more. Where do I start, to actually learn what I need...

I'm not trying to hijack, but here goes. So, don't tell me what bells and whistles to look for. What features on a new radio would you have gotten the first time if you had known about them? Thanks kd5bgt for the input.

Any one near McKean county PA want to train , Mentor a NewBy?

I'm currently studying for the general. July 15 or 16? is the closest test. WE shall see.:unsure: