Yep, I remember learning the code to get to 5 wpm to get my Technician license in 1975. ...---... look familiar?
Like I mentioned earlier, I've been off for 30+ years, just too much other stuff to spend time and money on. Plan on retiring next June and acquiring my toys for use later! I have...
I'm not sure I can hit stone mountain. I have listened on that freq but have not heard a peep. In the last 20 minutes I just put my vertical up in the attic and anxious to see if I can hear more sites.
I agree and I'm surprised at how dead 2 meters is. I've scanned the 146-147 for the last couple of hours and haven't heard a single conversation. I'm not ready to invest in an HF rig yet, we are thinking about moving to the Biloxi/Ocean Springs area within the year.
Thought I would start a thread to see how many hams we might have on here. I've been inactive for the last 30 years and I just got a new 2meter rig and looking forward to getting back into the hobby as I near my retirement.
Lee
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I'm sort of a "cheap" watchaholic! I have pretty specific things I like about the watches I wear and how much I spend. The most I have spent was $140 for my current favorite. A Citizen Eco-Drive Chrono from Amazon. LINK It has gone up a bit in a couple of years.
If you want to spend hours...
Ham since 1975. I'm an old Fart! LOL !!! Currently only own a 2m and 440 talkie and am looking for an HF to put in the garage, probably just string up an inverted V in the back yard.