Congrats on the ticket, Vic! You'll have fun with this neat little radio.I suggest finding out what repeaters are within range in your area and get on some nets. This site as a neat app that lists repeater details based on where you are:
Then you can look here for nets in your area:
You can also find clubs on ARRL's site. Local clubs are a great way to learn and get involved.
I got my Tech Ticket about 2 weeks ago and my FT60R a week ago- Man this thing does a lot of stuff-looking forward to learning all I can from you pro's out there- Here is Vic in SoCal KA6RWB listening and 73
