Hi Zach.

Take heart, be patient.  I took and passed my tech on May 3, last year, and
got my license on the 15th.  I was like you, I couldn't wait to get my
license and start talking.  I got on a net the first night I had my license.
I was so excited!  Congratulations, and enjoy this wonderful hobby/service!

73
Aimee Lewis
KK4JHF
"Be well, do good work and keep in touch." (Garrison Keillor)



-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Zach Shifflett
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 2:32 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: my rig, and still no call sign!

Hi all, It's been over a week, and still no call sign!
I waited up till 2 A.M to check the uls system after the daily downtime,
assuming that's when the new licenses probably upload.  In reality, I
actually have no idea if this is true, but oh well.  I'm like a kid on
Christmas waiting on this license. lol So here's a description of my rig so
far.
My yl got me one of the baofeng uv5r+'s for my birthday, as I've told the
list before.  This is what actually finally inspired me to take my tech
test.
I got a 7 inch Nagoya na701 to replace the stock rubber duck for portable
operating.  This antenna is supposed to add a mile or two of range over the
stock duck, and there were several reviews that claimed that it boosted
repeater performance considerably.  It was only 8 bucks, so I figured i'd
just go ahead and buy it since it was that cheap with a 5 star review on
amazon.  Maybe I'll be able to hit the local repeater from the upstairs
porch or back yard with it.
I also got a duel band tram 1185 mag mount for the car, along with one of
the battery eliminators you plug into the cigarette lighter.
The antenna was relatively cheap, only 25 bucks with the mount included, and
I read a lot of reviews on blogs, amazon, etc. that claim it's pretty good.
Here's hoping my call sign comes in soon.
73,
Zach