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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:

Finally I'm listed on the uls. PROUDLY announcing KB3UOD is in the house!!! Yea allright, I'm not on the air yet cuz I don't have a rig. I'm saving for something special. But we will all know it when it happens:thumbup: Thanks to all who have helped me decide what I wanted

I passed the tech, no go on the general. No suprise as I concentrated on the tech untill I could gain more knowledge. As Far as I can figure, you are right about the CB call sign. I'll study for the general till 06/10 when I can test again. I am still looking into what RIG I might want. I...

Thanks Quicksilver, I will look into those as well. on a side note, can I go directly to the General test or do I have to go tech and then general to get my liscence? BTW my dad( in the 70's) always ended a conversation with "this is KAFX7515 on the side" Funny how the call signs have...

Everyone has been informative. Thanks. and thanks for not blistering the new guy. My goal is to continue to achieve my liscence and advance. My equipment goal is something that combines Ham and cb as I am in the truck 80% of my time. Combining the two was my intent. Now I just have more...

Thank you for the facts. That stinks but i should have done more research first:thumbdown: Well I'm intrigued now so after I complete my test I'll have a reason to buy A radio for my intended use.