Peter:

Well, your finding the Radio Amateur Antenna Handbook was a big help to me, 
so really, the thanks should go to you!

I already have downloaded it from Learning Ally, and plan to read it as I 
get time here.

Thanks again, and welcome to this great group!

Glad to have you aboard!

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ, Big Rapids, MI

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Slowkowski" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 6:51 PM
Subject: Newbie to Ham radio and the list


> Hello,
>
>  Special thanks to Tom KB8TYJ and Howard W A 9 Y B W.  Thanks for the
> welcome to this discussion list. I really appreciate it.
>  Right now all of this study material and information seems a bit
> overwelming but I've set up a daily schedule to tackle the online lectures 
> I
> have from HandiHam.
>  I joined HandiHam a few weeks ago.
>  From the few discussion threads I've read here in the  past few days, it
> is obvious that there is a wealth of knowledge and experience by members 
> of
> the list.  This is quite a valuable resource.
>  It appears that I am even older than Howard but with no Ham experience at
> all.  I am retired and live in Berea, Ky, with my wife who completely
> supports my new interest in Ham radio.  Thanks in advance for your 
> patience
> and encouragement.
>  Happy Thanksgiving!
>