Hi Peter,

I don't post very much since others seem to have more knowledge than I. 
Welcome to the list.

My name is Carolyn, and I've been a ham since April of 1983, and got my 
extra in October of 1988. I just recently moved from Florida here to eastern 
Tennessee. I think conditions are much better here since it's not hot and 
muggie three quarters of the year. I don't have much of an antenna, but 
hopefully will soon get something better. The hams around here are very 
nice, and therer are some nice ones in this list.

Take care and 73.

Carolyn Kj4vt



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From: "Peter Slowkowski" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 6:51 PM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
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!