Hi, and congrads on passing the test firstly.  Where are you?  You should
join a club, and then get involved and learn your kskills as best you can,
and decide what you like.  What equipment do you have so far?





On Tue, 3 May 2005, r.mcmanomy wrote:

> Hello my name is Ryan McManomy
>
> Call sign KB9RAM
>
> I have my technician license but have never really got to experience the
>
> true spirit of ham radio.
>
> I would like to get more deeply involved in all aspects that so far I have
> heard about and that got me interested in ham radio in the first place.
>
> Such as fox hunts, ARES, Races, and field days.
>
> All the knowledge I have is what I have taken from the study materials that
> I used to pass the test and get my license but besides talking on repeaters
> have never really use my newly gotten knowledge or use and work on my
> skills.
>
> I have been looking to see what ham clubs I may have in my Area I think they
> can help me especially since I am considering upgrading to general class to
> give me more capability
>
> But I would also like to do what I can wile I am waiting for all of this to
> come around.
>
> I have been getting QST on tape to try to learn more but it is over my head
> when they start talking about transistors filters lengths of wire and
> cables.
>
> Is there anything I can read to learn this stuff that may be more in layman
> terms?
>
> Or a list of people who may be willing to be a mentored and grow in my ham
> radio knowledge and skills.
>
> All help and thoughts and suggestions are welcome!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Just because you can not see the stars does not mean you can not reach for
> them.
>