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"r.mcmanomy" <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 3 May 2005 18:03:44 -0700
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Hello I am in Lafayette Indiana and the only ham Radio Equipment I have Is
the ICT90A.
Thanks!

Just because you can not see the stars does not mean you can not reach for
them.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Kenyon" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 5:42 PM
Subject: Re: Learning more ham radio skills


> Hi, and congrads on passing the test firstly.  Where are you?  You should
> join a club, and then get involved and learn your kskills as best you can,
> and decide what you like.  What equipment do you have so far?
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, 3 May 2005, r.mcmanomy wrote:
>
>> Hello my name is Ryan McManomy
>>
>> Call sign KB9RAM
>>
>> I have my technician license but have never really got to experience the
>>
>> true spirit of ham radio.
>>
>> I would like to get more deeply involved in all aspects that so far I
>> have
>> heard about and that got me interested in ham radio in the first place.
>>
>> Such as fox hunts, ARES, Races, and field days.
>>
>> All the knowledge I have is what I have taken from the study materials
>> that
>> I used to pass the test and get my license but besides talking on
>> repeaters
>> have never really use my newly gotten knowledge or use and work on my
>> skills.
>>
>> I have been looking to see what ham clubs I may have in my Area I think
>> they
>> can help me especially since I am considering upgrading to general class
>> to
>> give me more capability
>>
>> But I would also like to do what I can wile I am waiting for all of this
>> to
>> come around.
>>
>> I have been getting QST on tape to try to learn more but it is over my
>> head
>> when they start talking about transistors filters lengths of wire and
>> cables.
>>
>> Is there anything I can read to learn this stuff that may be more in
>> layman
>> terms?
>>
>> Or a list of people who may be willing to be a mentored and grow in my
>> ham
>> radio knowledge and skills.
>>
>> All help and thoughts and suggestions are welcome!
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Just because you can not see the stars does not mean you can not reach
>> for
>> them.
>>
>

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