Hi Wayne,

I served From 1976-1986, I was an Aviation Mechanic Structures (metal
smith), I was a QAR (Quality Assurance Representative), I chacked all
maintenance actions dealing with safety of flight.  I went in for a routine
eye examination and a year later found myself on my way home with a seven
year old and a pregnant wife.

As for the ham stuff, I am getting back into the hobby after several years
of inactivity, and really can't speak to towers and beams. As for rigs and
accessories, I friend of mine in my local ham club helped me get a newer hf
rig for a pretty good price, but I discovered that it doesn't have a speech
board, and that most of the hf rigs made by yeasu are not designed to
provide speech readouts.  I am however goinjg to try using the rig with my
CCTV. I'm hoping that my magnification needs aren't to high, thus making the
rig unuseable.

73,

John KB5HCT
Muse, Oklahoma 


-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of Wayne Genz
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 2:12 PM
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Hello Hohn, how long did you serve and what did you do? I served 5 years and
was discharged honorably medically when I went for my re-enlistment.  Do you
know anyone selling their rig and accessories? Also, what is the shortest
tower  can be used with a yagi three element totateale beam. Whag do you
think of the yagi? 73 Wayne (Nj) kd2jpq

-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2015 10:55 PM
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Welcome Aboard Wayne,

And, welcome to the hobby.  I have no doubt that you will find what you need
from this list, it is quite an extensive brain trust.

73,

John KB5HCT (AMS1 USN Med. Retired)
Muse, Oklahoma


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Wayne Genz
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2015 6:17 PM
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Subject: hello

Hello all, my name is Wayne Genz. I live in NNew Jersey. I'm new to the list
and am a recent licensee. I have about 2 years background in electronics.I
served in the Navy for 5 years. I am looking for some equipment, I need it
tobe able to handle all of the wave lengths. This is because I am looking to
join the AF MARS operations. I was told I could learn a lot  from you guys.
Lookforward to talking to youall.