I'm new to the radio stuff, But I'm so INTO it!

[Bikeservice123]

I'm so interested in Amateur, But then I don't know anything bout it much. I would love to get really into it. It's a great hobby for me to know as well. I own the "Yaesu FT 60r" and also my Puxing 888. It would be great if someone could help me understand a little bit more bout the HAM and UHF and VHF and also Repeaters.

Add me,

kaliayang1@live.com


Thanks if you can help.

[FLRAILMAN]

Greetings & a very warm welcome to the best radio enthsiest group on the internet, for most if not all of your answers check our WIKI section & our amatuer radio forums, good luck & again, welcome.

FLRAILMAN

[MOGA]

Same enthusiasm here from a new guy. I also own the FT60, plus a FT7800 and FT2800 and PSR 500; all of which I've purchased in the very recent past and am still learning to operate.

What questions have you? May be we can help each other. I know a wee bit about VHF/UHF and repeaters. I'm dumb as a post when it comes to HF stations, however. With that said, let em rip!

[jleverin]

To the OP: I would suggest if you are really interested in ham radio, find a local ham club and start going to some meetings and meeting with people who can mentor you in this hobby. When I started in the hobby a couple of years ago, I knew NOTHING about ham radio but wanted to learn. I went to the ARRL website and they list local affiliate ham clubs with contact emails. I contacted the guy about the club and that I was interested in being a ham radio operator and testing. They emailed me back, gave me dates and locations for testing and invited me to the club. I started going met some people and eventually took my Technician exam and passed it. I am still with the club and am working on my General Class license with some help from members. It's a great hobby, I encourage you to get with some hams and learn as much as you can, I'm sure where you are there are probably multiple clubs around. I still listen to scanners but as a adjunct to my ham hobby. There are many things to learn and get involved in, don't be a loner, there's lots to do with others out there!

[gewecke]

I suggest you hit a library and snatch everything you can find on amateur radio and read your butt off...and hang out here!
Welcome to RR! These people will steer you right!
N9ZAS