This is exactly the package I ordered from AES in LV when I got my technician license in summer of 2008. This of course was upon Wrightwood's recommendation, and I've been extremely happy with it. I went ahead and got my General Class license the following April, but being the un-electronic, un-technical, un-everything else mechanical soul that I am, I've just stayed loyal to this setup. I've never been sorry with this equipment.
As I recall, it took about 6 days for my first exam results and my call sign to be posted on the FCC website. I think John saw it before I did. Welcome, and hope to hear you on the Sunday evening net!
Thanks for the feedback ForestGirl... Looks like I get to place my order for equipement tomorrow because.....
My name showed up in the FCC database tonight ... KJ6TAS
BTW all the other Marbachs listed belong to my cousin Marty and his kids... my nephews. Marty was a Marine Helicopter Pilot in the early 70's. He stayed in the Marines for years working with Marine Communications systems. After he retired, he went to work for a company called Logicom, I believe, which is a company that sells advanced communications to the military.
Who knew what a small world the Ham Community is.... humm... I'll have to see if I can set up enough repeaters to ping him in Virginia.
Anyhow, Thanks Wrightwood and Moe for getting me started in this "sport".
