Hello Wayne,

I am a fellow New Jersey resident.  I live in Hasbrouck Heights.

Welcome to the list and to amateur radio.  There are loads of great 
people here and this is a great resource to get your questions answered.

I hope to work you on air in the future.


Dave Marthouse N2AAM
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On 11/1/2015 10:07 AM, Tom Behler wrote:
> Wayne:
>
> I am located in a town called Big Rapids, Michigan, which is in the
> west-central part of the lower Peninsula.  It is about 55 miles due north of
> Grand Rapids.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Wayne Genz
> Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2015 5:30 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: hello
>
> Good morning Tom, Thank you for the info. Where are uou at? 73 Wayne kd2jpq
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 9:20 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: hello
>
> Wayne:
>
> A number of years ago, I had a 35-foot tower with which I very successfully
> supported and used a KLM tri-band yagi for 10, 15, and 20 meters.
>
> I don't know if you could go much shorter than that, but mine worked well
> for me at the time.
>
> Regarding the software I use for keeping a log book, I use something called
> Amateur Contact Log (A C log), that has been developed by Scott Davis
> (N3FJp).
>
> For the most part, it works fairly well with our usual speech screen readers
> and recent Windows operating systems.  You can buy A C log alone, or you can
> purchase Scott's complete software package for something like $60 these
> days.  For more info go to:
>
> www.n3fjp.com
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Wayne Genz
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 2:48 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: hello
>
> Hello Tom, Thank uou for you for reply. I have a question, what is the
> shortest tower that could be use for a three element rotating yagi beam.
> Also what program do you use for keeping a logbook?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 11:06 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: hello
>
> Wayne:
>
> I echo what Richard and all the others have said!
>
> Thanks so much for your service!
>
> Welcome to the hobby, and to our absolutely terrific list!
>
> You will find lots of very helpful people here, and make many good friends
> as well.
>
> As you have questions, just ask, and we'll all try to help as best as we
> can.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ, Big Rapids, Michigan
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Richard B. McDonald
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 10:45 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: hello
>
> Hi Wayne!
>
> I am grateful for your service in the Navy.  Thank you!  You are going to
> love this hobby and this list.
>
> 73,
> Richard KK6MRH (Los Angeles)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Wayne Genz
> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2015 4:17 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: hello
>
> Hello all, my name is Wayne Genz. I live in NNew Jersey. I'm new to the list
> and am a recent licensee. I have about 2 years background in electronics.I
> served in the Navy for 5 years. I am looking for some equipment, I need it
> tobe able to handle all of the wave lengths. This is because I am looking to
> join the AF MARS operations. I was told I could learn a lot  from you guys.
> Lookforward to talking to youall.
>

-- 
Dave Marthouse
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