Hi Edward, Thanks for the information regarding the IRLP. I am interested in everything from installation to configuration to operations with speech. I'll try and get in contact with those guys. Good luck in passing the test. I know that you will have a blast once you get on the air. I've been an amateur since 1978 and it is as much fun and as interesting now as it was when I started. You have an interesting and fun journey ahead. Maybe we'll get an opportunity to chat via IRLP or another mode. Good Luck. Dave Marthouse N2AAM [log in to unmask]