slim6596
Member
Good morning. Being a trucker, I’m familiar with CBs and have been interested in getting into the ham radio side of things for a while now (I’m 59).
Took my Tech license test Friday evening and just got my call sign Wednesday.
I snagged a Yaesu FT-65R on HRO for $65, plus an upgraded antenna and a programming cable. Last Thursday morning, I used CHIRP to program some local repeaters into it and immediately heard a couple of people talking on their way to work.
Eventually, I figured I would get a base station/radio shack setup but it depends on if I stick with this as a hobby.
My other interests are good French press coffee and old fashioned shaving equipment (safety razors and straight razors, lather brushes, mugs).
I’ll be lurking around here, reading and soaking up information.
Took my Tech license test Friday evening and just got my call sign Wednesday.
I snagged a Yaesu FT-65R on HRO for $65, plus an upgraded antenna and a programming cable. Last Thursday morning, I used CHIRP to program some local repeaters into it and immediately heard a couple of people talking on their way to work.
Eventually, I figured I would get a base station/radio shack setup but it depends on if I stick with this as a hobby.
My other interests are good French press coffee and old fashioned shaving equipment (safety razors and straight razors, lather brushes, mugs).
I’ll be lurking around here, reading and soaking up information.