What a Hoot.

[OsloViking1975]

I don't know squat about ham radios such as commercials and so on. But I do hear you on my Pro 106. You guys are a real hoot. It's amazing to me how i can pick some one from way north. I believe I even picked somebody up from Ohio. And some body on his radio in his car while delivering newspapers. i just find it amazing. you guys are great. Idont even know whta 73 mike means. But you guys have really peeked my intrest.

 

[kg6nlw]

73 is CW for "Best Wishes" and the guys name musta been Mike.

Yea the hobby is weird, but what hobby isn't, then it wouldn't be a hobby!

"Remember it's only a hobby!" - KC6UJO in California!

Regards,

-Frank C.
KG6NLW

 

[WisconsinRailfan]

Actually I though 73 was Best Regards - OK, so it's the same thing - Just like how some hams get mad when operators say 73's. Just stay away from listening to the 147.435 Repeater on-line

 

[hcpholder]

Well, I finally got my technician ticked two months ago, but don't have any equipment yet. I have been listening to our locals for over six months or more, and I love to listen to the morning rides on their way to and from work. Really learn a lot by listening, not only the conversations, but good radio etiquite and habbits from the older folks. Can't wait to goin in!

Listening to the local Net's have helped a lot with recognizing call signs and voices. Listen to two or three different ones each week. That's great too!

 

[dwh367]

Well, I finally got my technician ticked two months ago, but don't have any equipment yet.

Have you looked into Echolink? I use mine via a RF link but it can also be used with a PC as long as you have a microphone for it. It's free and it'll get you on the air with other Echolink connected stations. Where I live, it is my preferred mode of operation. There are only 27 other licensed hams in my county, and by monitoring via my other rigs, I seem to be the only one that's regularly active on any band. There's not even a repeater here.

Congrats on earning your ticket and welcome to amateur radio!

 

[SCPD]

Get a ticket

I don't know squat about ham radios such as commercials and so on. But I do hear you on my Pro 106. You guys are a real hoot. It's amazing to me how i can pick some one from way north. I believe I even picked somebody up from Ohio. And some body on his radio in his car while delivering newspapers. i just find it amazing. you guys are great. Idont even know whta 73 mike means. But you guys have really peeked my intrest.

Why not get your ham ticket? It's easy. Here's a link to a ham club near you that has ham radio classes all the time:

USECA - Utica Shelby Emergency Communication Association

 

[OsloViking1975]

Maybe

 

[ralphb72]

This is even easier and free to try:

HamTestOnline™