Just joined the group.? I was listening Tuesday night and you all were talking about music and Zappa.? The discussion was also about gigging and how for the past 20 years it pays $50-100 (depending on venue).
I came to a meeting about ten years ago when I first got licensed as KD0LAS.? I think I was at a BBQ with you guys on a separate occasion?? Can't remember... as that was awhile ago.
I had to renew and went ahead and got a vanity of W2PAN.,, which sparked my interest again in HAM... hence boxing up my beat-to-crap ic-726 and bought a Xiegu G90 (backorderd).? My trusty Yeasu ft-60r still works!
I remember not being able to get on your guys' repeater ten years ago, but now it's crystal clear!!!
I'm not a veteran, but my grandfather fought in WWII (Italy/France).? My father was in Korea (during the Vietnam war) as a typewriter/radio dude.? Maybe that's where I get my HAM interest from?
My buddy (my bass player)?KE0ZUU just got his Technician and took the test over at the library.? He's kicking himself in the shin for not taking the General exam now that the COVID-19 struck.? He went ahead and bought an IC-7300 and is listening.? I sure bet he'd like a remote option to grab that General... hihi
Anyway,?KE0ZUU and I listened in on Tuesday night and we both are steel drummers and love Zappa.? We've played a number of gigs around Wichita too, and know the heartache of cheap paying gigs.
Cheers & thanks for letting me join this group!
Best 73
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