KJ4UPD - KJ4TVL.....Welcome. Just got my Tech ticked the first of this month. No equipment yet, but hoping to get something in the near future. Meanwhile I'm going ahead and start studying for my General! Congratulations again!
Congrats on your ticket! Gigaparts in Huntsville is a good source for equipment. UPS Ground will have any order placed before 2PM on a business day delivered the next business day.
There are some HF bands open for Tech's to use. Check www.arrl.org for more info.
Welcome to a new world. I don't think I can hit the Manchester repeater from here although I'll be driving through there today on my way to Chattanooga.