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Michael Babcock <[log in to unmask]>
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yes, this may be ture, and bard doesn't have a newer edition, however, i think it's a good introduction point for a person!
On Jun 22, 2012, at 8:47 AM, Russ Kiehne wrote:

> Unfortunately, this book is 20 years old.  I wonder if there is a newer 
> edition?  Many things have changed since then.
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Michael Babcock
> Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 8:14 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: a few questions
> 
> yep that's it:) i love that book it's helped me a lot!
> On Jun 22, 2012, at 8:13 AM, Russ Kiehne wrote:
> 
>> Is this the book you are talking about?
>> All about Ham Radio
>> Helms, Harry, AA6FW. Read by Dave Jackson. Reading time 10 hours .
>> Hobbies and Crafts
>> Helms argues that the elimination of the Morse code requirement for =
> amateur
>> radio licensees should encourage more people to take up his hobby of =
> ham=20
>> radio
>> . After dispelling the mythical deterrents such as equipment costs, =
> complex=20
>> tests,
>> and operating difficulty, Helms discusses the pleasures, the new =
> lingo, the=20
>> regulations,
>> and the technology involved in speaking with other
>> ham operators around the world.
>> =20
>> -----Original Message-----=20
>> From: Michael Babcock
>> Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 8:05 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: a few questions
>> =20
>> a very good book that explains all of this is on bard, do a search for =
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>> "ham radio" and you'll find a good book that comes up!
>> On Jun 22, 2012, at 8:00 AM, Lou Kolb wrote:
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>>> QSL means confirmation.  If someone asks "QSL?" with a question in =
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>>> her voice, they are simply asking "did you get what I just said to =3D
>> you?"=3D20
>>> The same is true for CW.
>>> Lou Kolb
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>>> ----- Original Message -----=3D20
>>> From: "Pat Byrne" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 10:45 AM
>>> Subject: Re: a few questions
>>> =3D20
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>>>> They are looking for your call, your state and your class.  If you
>>>> are operating from home, using regular 120 volt power you are class =
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>> 1D.
>>>> Hope this helps.
>>>> Pat, K9JAUAt 09:35 AM 6/22/2012, you wrote:
>>>>> I plan on getting on the air tomorrow.  I am not looking to win =
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