One thing they are doing is giving anyone who passes the Technicians test at 
radio camp will receive a free new Wouxon radio, and while those are 
relatively inexpensive, they must be getting money or equipment donations 
from somewhere to do this.
Harvey
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Yearns" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 1:40 PM
Subject: Re: Getting help from handihams?


> Their loaner program is scaled back since they have had to reduce help due
> to money.  I was never able to get anything from them  I don't think they
> get much stuff with speech capability.  I believe you have to be a member
> for most of the good help.  Dues are $10 a year, $100 lifetime. .  Their
> lectures for the different levels of licences are great and technical help 
> I
> have liked.  Also the book tapes and manuals.
> Ron