quite. you could find yourself in a bind and some of us copuld well have 
a solution.
I ain't been a ham long either. but I certainly enjoy every minute of it.
for those that want a QSO with me however,
you'll need to access IRLP node 6000.
that's the BMARC Repeater on 147.050 where I normally park.
BMARC=Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club.
http://www.bmarc.org
I aint' a member there yet but working on it.

Shaun,
vk2fese,
web sites:
http://www.myspace.com/blindmanshaunoliver
http://blindman.homelinux.org/~blindman/
skype: brailledude


On 28/10/2008 9:24 PM, the old scribe known as Megan McCarty was able to 
impart this pearl of wisdom:
> Shaun, thanks so much for the thought.  If there's ever anything I can do to
> help, I would be more than happy to do what I can.
> 
> Also, I'm glad to hear that I can feel free to ask questions about amateur
> radio.  Since I am new to the hobby, I find that there is a lot that I still
> have to learn!  And I thought that I could quit studying after passing the
> exam - hi hi.
> 
> On Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 2:57 AM, Shaun Oliver
> <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
> 
>> Well met Megan.
>> you know, you say you might not have alot to contribute. however, I'd
>> rethink that statement. you just might be able to provide another blind
>> ham with the feedback they need to drive their radio, or fix that peskie
>> problem they've been having with a menu item for ages.
>> all sighted assistance is greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Shaun,
>> vk2fese,
>> web sites:
>> http://www.myspace.com/blindmanshaunoliver
>> http://blindman.homelinux.org/~blindman/<http://blindman.homelinux.org/%7Eblindman/>
>> skype: brailledude
>>
>>
>> On 28/10/2008 10:48 AM, the old scribe known as T Behler was able to
>> impart this pearl of wisdom:
>>>     Excellent introduction, Megan.
>>>
>>> Let's all make Megan welcome.
>>>
>>> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Megan McCarty" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 7:34 PM
>>> Subject: Introduction
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hello everyone,
>>>>
>>>> My name is Megan McCarty and I am a new member of the listserv. I heard
>>>> about it thanks to Tom KB8TYJ.
>>>>
>>>> I've only been a ham 5 months, but I am already really enjoying the
>> hobby.
>>>> My call is KB3RGW and my primary interest is CW.
>>>>
>>>> I am not blind, but I have an interest in the blind community. I learned
>>>> Japanese Braille four years ago when I was a foreign exchange student
>> and
>>>> I
>>>> plan to take a course here in America to get my certification as a
>>>> volunteer
>>>> Braille transcriber.
>>>>
>>>> I will probably not have a lot to contribute to the list, but I do look
>>>> forward to listening and learning a lot from everyone here.  I also hope
>>>> we
>>>> will meet on the air someday!
>>>>
>>>> 73 from Megan KB3RGW
>>>>
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