Congrads Carl, it's great to see another new ham! Where are you located?
I have been following the 4th area callsigns, as my beloved takes her
test on Thursday. They are just about done with the I suffexes, so Aimee
will probably get a KK4I-- or KK4J--. The newest call showing now on
Hamdata.com is KK4IWN, wich was issued on the 27th!
As far as a new radio, the Chinese hand-helds seem to be the best deal
going, especially the Baofeng, wich is going for $65 for a dual band,
wich has some speech feedback.
73:
John
John Jacques
Amateur Radio Station: KD8PC
"Where Cat Is, Is Civilization!"