#18320

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

#18323

Hey Vic.. my name is Steven and u am also in socal. KK6OTA.. 73''s back at you

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On Mon, Apr 16, 2018, 6:18 PM skidrowvet@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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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

Brian Smithson

#18321

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.

Have fun!

73!

-Brian n8wrl

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On Sun, Apr 15, 2018 at 9:36 PM, skidrowvet@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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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

#18322

Congratulations on your ticket Vic.
Have fun.
73s
Karl  W1ZHU
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On Sun, 4/15/18, skidrowvet@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

 Subject: [FT-60] Newbie Here In SoCal
 To: FT-60@...
 Date: Sunday, April 15, 2018, 9:36 PM


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       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
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 and 73









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开云体育

Jerry

NV7GS?

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Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories - ?Ralph Waldo Emerson

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On Apr 17, 2018, at 03:41, Brian Smithson n8wrl@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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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.

Have fun!

73!

-Brian n8wrl

On Sun, Apr 15, 2018 at 9:36 PM, skidrowvet@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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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

#18325

开云体育

I use an iPhone and have found the app RepeaterBook very helpful. It gives you everything you need to find repeaters in your area and it’s free!

Jerry

NV7GS?

+++++

Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories - ?Ralph Waldo Emerson

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On Apr 17, 2018, at 03:41, Brian Smithson n8wrl@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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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.

Have fun!

73!

-Brian n8wrl

On Sun, Apr 15, 2018 at 9:36 PM, skidrowvet@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

?

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

#18327

KA6RWB? ?? ? ? Typo ?? ? ?new ones seem to start with KN6 ???? ?Just asking .

#18330

I got local (So Cal) repeaters and man there is no traffic except on this "outlaw" station and that thing is pure bs worse than any CB channel I ever heard - I've tried everyday for about a week and only got one guy on a net- It's a start I guess gonna try some of them other nets- but after the check in on that net- that was it- no more convo- guess I wasn't someone they knew so not worth talking to -but it's a start I guess

#18386

Welcome and enjoy that handheld , its a nice radio.?

#18387

congrats Vic, I like mine and my son here in BC just got one.
they are quite full of abilities, I just worked into satellite AO-91 while standing in my sons back yard. It wasnt a strong contact but for just a hand held with the stock whip , I was impressed, nice way to end my vacation out here, 2 hrs before the flight home.
good luck, Bob VE3CGA

k6whp

#18411

As others have said, congratulations on your ticket and welcome to amateur radio. Inasmuch as I am commenting on the FT60 venue, my advice may regarded by more than one of the members here with a gimlet eye. However, I would seriously -- and very respectfully -- recommend that you immediately branch out and find what other facets of the hobby/service sound intriguing.

There are these new folks who are referred to a "Baofeng Techs" who think this is only about attempting to check into drive time round tables on the local repeater with their HT (usually a Baofeng) and do little else for five or so years before going back to philately.

As an example of variety, Clint, K6LCSI, will tell you, there is a wealth fun to be discovered in Satellites. Others become enamored of HF and/or spend their hours chasing DX. VHF/UHF geeks revel in..well..the VHF and UHF technologies and the incredible explosion of digital and linked repeater systems and talk groups and all that. My personal crush is HF QRP with an eye towards building and operating outdoors whit the radios I build.

It is mind-bogging the array of fun stuff to be found here in amateur radio.

You take my point, I am sure. But one thing you may rely on is that a great many hams are more than eager to share their knowledge with you so do not be afraid to ask.

Best of luck and hope to hear you on some time!
--
William, K6WHP
"Cheer up, things could get worse..so I cheered up and, sure enough, things got worse!"

#18412

Get hooked up with a good radio club and you will expand you activities.

K3CLT
Chuck Tobias

On Sunday, December 23, 2018, 11:22:00 PM EST, k6whp <k6whp@...> wrote:

As others have said, congratulations on your ticket and welcome to amateur radio. Inasmuch as I am commenting on the FT60 venue, my advice may regarded by more than one of the members here with a gimlet eye. However, I would seriously -- and very respectfully -- recommend that you immediately branch out and find what other facets of the hobby/service sound intriguing.

There are these new folks who are referred to a "Baofeng Techs" who think this is only about attempting to check into drive time round tables on the local repeater with their HT (usually a Baofeng) and do little else for five or so years before going back to philately.

As an example of variety, Clint, K6LCSI, will tell you, there is a wealth fun to be discovered in Satellites. Others become enamored of HF and/or spend their hours chasing DX. VHF/UHF geeks revel in..well..the VHF and UHF technologies and the incredible explosion of digital and linked repeater systems and talk groups and all that. My personal crush is HF QRP with an eye towards building and operating outdoors whit the radios I build.

It is mind-bogging the array of fun stuff to be found here in amateur radio.

You take my point, I am sure. But one thing you may rely on is that a great many hams are more than eager to share their knowledge with you so do not be afraid to ask.

Best of luck and hope to hear you on some time!
--
William, K6WHP
"Cheer up, things could get worse..so I cheered up and, sure enough, things got worse!"