Hello,
   Thanks to everyone who has written in responce to my questions so far -
I appreciate the responces.  Gary, would it be possible for me to get a
copy of your anotated band plan (you can email it to [log in to unmask])?

   I've got a copy of the Gordon West technition license tapes (because I
could get them quickly from a local store), and the "Now You're Talking"
4th Edition tapes are on their way as well (which I hear deal a bit more
with the theory side of things than the West tapes).

   I'm looking a bit at the Kenwood handhelds out there - if anyone's got
recommendations, I'm listening.

Thanks again,
Ivan.



Yesterday, at Mon10pm, Gary Lee wrote:

> Ivan:
>
> Welcome to the list.
>
> Now you're talking is available from handihams on tape if you are a member.
>  I think it is only $8.00 per year.  A real bargain.  When I ordered mine
> last year, it only took three days to arrive.  I don't know where you are
> located, but that's where I would start.
>
> As for which radio, hang around here a while, read and learn.  Find out
> where your interest lie.  That will determine at least the general type of
> radio you want.
>
> Most ham rigs will not transmit on cb or frs frequencies.  Get a cheap cb
> or frs radio for that.  Its a cheaper and legal alternative.
>
> Handihams also has the gordon west, and arrl code study tapes.
>
> Yes, kenwood is still probably the best rig for accessibility.  I have
> three of them.
>
> I have an annotated arrl band plan in text format if you would like it.
>
> Hope this helps.  Any more questions, just ask away.
>
> Gary Lee
> kb9zuv
>
>