Yesterday I took my final class and passed my extra class license.
Some of the people that have there extra class said that even though 
you had to learn the code befor they thought that the test was kind 
of difficult, with the mosfets, and new things on it.
I would like to see some of the old radios, so I could really touch 
the circuits, and  understand by touching and maybe building  some radio.
I realize the new radios are on circuit boards, and all, but I would 
like to have the oppertunity to build something, as some have talked 
about that were hams in the 50's and 60's.
I have got my hf antenna back up and the concreet is porred for the tower.
It is a work in progress.
Also congradulations to Ashley in getting the ticket, you can have 
lots of fun with contests, and meet lots of people.  Enjoy the hobby!!
Mike
KD2CDU