Hello,
Passed the exam over the weekend. Got all 35 correct. Something I’ve always wanted to accomplish. Going to study for the General. Got my transceiver pretty much set-up for some Repeaters in my area. Working on getting DMR set later.
A little nervous about making my first contact. Want to be sure I follow protocol. I know to listen, listen, listen before transmitting my first radio test. Start with my Call Sign and ask for a radio test. And say that I’m monitoring. Any other suggestions? I have been listening to 2 Meter for decades. So, I know a lot of these people I hear in the Morning and into the Evening. They all know each other. Not sure what to expect when they hear my Novice Call Sign.
Can you remember your first Ham Contact back in the day on 2M 70cm? I’m sure it’s as memorable as passing the Test .
I was going to try tonight. But, I’ll wait to hear some advice.
Thanks in advance,
Michael
Passed the exam over the weekend. Got all 35 correct. Something I’ve always wanted to accomplish. Going to study for the General. Got my transceiver pretty much set-up for some Repeaters in my area. Working on getting DMR set later.
A little nervous about making my first contact. Want to be sure I follow protocol. I know to listen, listen, listen before transmitting my first radio test. Start with my Call Sign and ask for a radio test. And say that I’m monitoring. Any other suggestions? I have been listening to 2 Meter for decades. So, I know a lot of these people I hear in the Morning and into the Evening. They all know each other. Not sure what to expect when they hear my Novice Call Sign.
Can you remember your first Ham Contact back in the day on 2M 70cm? I’m sure it’s as memorable as passing the Test .
I was going to try tonight. But, I’ll wait to hear some advice.
Thanks in advance,
Michael