A hearty congrats to Mike on passing the Extra, and to Ashley for passing
the tech.  

Mike:  I agree with what you are saying about getting your hands on some of
the older radios to check out the involved circuitry.  In my case, not being
able to do this made studying for and passing my Advanced and Extra back in
the mid 1990's all the more challenging.  But, I guess it's the success that
ultimately counts, however we get there.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Mike Barnard
Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2014 11:07 AM
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Subject: My studdying paid off:

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