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Russ Kiehne <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 22 Jun 2012 08:47:47 -0700
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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 =
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> radio
> . After dispelling the mythical deterrents such as equipment costs, =
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> tests,
> and operating difficulty, Helms discusses the pleasures, the new =
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> regulations,
> and the technology involved in speaking with other
> ham operators around the world.
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> -----Original Message-----=20
> From: Michael Babcock
> Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 8:05 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: a few questions
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> 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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>> The same is true for CW.
>> Lou Kolb
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>> www.loukolb.com
>> ----- 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
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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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>>> 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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