hi ryan:
welcoem to the hobby.
Any kind of help you need with figuring different things out about the hobby
of ham radio in any field feel free to ask on this list.
There are individuals on here that have vast knolege on pretty much every
aspect of the hobby out there.
It would be good to get involved with a local club and find some knoledgable
hams that can explain some of the technical aspects of the
hobby...alternatively, you can feel free to ask about transistors, filters
and wires or anything technical on this list and you will likely get several
responses on any given topic.
Try and figure out some things you wanna learn about or that you are unsure
of and come up with some questions to ask...this hobby has many varied and
complex areas so in order to start learning about things you sort of have to
have a target at first so you can get started and dont get over whelmed.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Kenyon" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 6:42 PM
Subject: Re: Learning more ham radio skills


> 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.
> >
>