chucklane2
Newbie
About 20 years ago I got my tech no-code license, and have had several units over the years but have never actually used one.
I recently relocated back to the Indianapolis area, and at this point the only radio I have is the handheld Baofeng UV-5R.
I'm embarrassed to say that I've done nothing but listen for the last 20+ years, but that's pretty much the truth.
My question is, is there an active 2m repeater in the Indianapolis area that someone like me could use to 'learn the ropes'.
I have looked at the newbie stickies, and I've downloaded the Radio 101 to watch, but I'd love to dust off this old license and actually use my handheld to talk to someone (through the repeater system if possible).
Can anyone tell me what frequencies are actually regularly used in the Indianapolis area and perhaps be willing to help me make my first legitimate radio contact after 20 years and pop my cherry.
I mostly got the license because I enjoyed listening with a scanner back before all of this was streamed online constantly and because I liked going to the hamvention in Dayton every year -- I saw it as a rummage sale for all things tech.
Suggestions are welcome, so long as it's not "get off my lawn"
Warm Regards,
KB9WJC
I recently relocated back to the Indianapolis area, and at this point the only radio I have is the handheld Baofeng UV-5R.
I'm embarrassed to say that I've done nothing but listen for the last 20+ years, but that's pretty much the truth.
My question is, is there an active 2m repeater in the Indianapolis area that someone like me could use to 'learn the ropes'.
I have looked at the newbie stickies, and I've downloaded the Radio 101 to watch, but I'd love to dust off this old license and actually use my handheld to talk to someone (through the repeater system if possible).
Can anyone tell me what frequencies are actually regularly used in the Indianapolis area and perhaps be willing to help me make my first legitimate radio contact after 20 years and pop my cherry.
I mostly got the license because I enjoyed listening with a scanner back before all of this was streamed online constantly and because I liked going to the hamvention in Dayton every year -- I saw it as a rummage sale for all things tech.
Suggestions are welcome, so long as it's not "get off my lawn"
Warm Regards,
KB9WJC