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Thanks to Clint's great job on presenting the material everyone passed on their 1st try.
Thanks again for taking the time to teach us.
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Great job Clint. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. And thanks to the VE team from Pasadena Radio Club for coming to Wrightwood to administer the test(s).
It was a pleasure learning with such a great group of people.
Thanks, John and Cindy for providing us with a nice place to hold our class.
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Thanks to Sensei Clint for your instruction, and John and Cindy for their hospitality. I know the coffee was an important part of my passing the test.
Alan had a good idea, since our call signs should be contiguous, when we get them, we should post them here so we can identify each other.
88,
Susan
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I wholeheartedly agree. Sensei Clint was an outstanding teacher, and I feel I've added 8 more members to my family. Thanks to all, for making this a great class.
Peace, and 73's
Matt
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I feel very lucky. It seemed like my test booklet had every question that I could never remember during the study tests at QRZ. That we all passed the first time with such high scores is a tribute to Clint's passion for Ham Radio (and in a great part, his ability to vocalize electronic sounds so realistically).
The goal of having all three shifts on the fire department certified and equipped will be his next challenge that will add great benefit to our emergency service capabilities in our community.
Thanks, Clint! Can't wait to start trying this out.
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Thought you would all enjoy seeing this part of a message from Merrie Suydam AB6LR.
Guys;
Thanks for partcipating in the first perfect test session I ever saw!
Everything worked out just like clockwork, the paperwork is filled out
and will go in the mail this afternoon...
...Clint; Congratulations to you and all
your students. Good job!
Merrie Suydam, AB6LR
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Congratulations to all of you for passing on the first try. Clint said you would all do that and he was right, so congratulations to him as well for doing such a great teaching job. Looks like the airwaves over Wrightwood will be getting a bit more busy with the big percentage increase in local Ham operators. Hey shouldn't Clint have more karma than that for his efforts? ;D
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(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/ham/HamPerfectExam2.JPG)
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From Left to Right: Alan - works with me, Jack "snow" - Fire Safe Council member, Cindy, John,
Susan "artology" - Fire Safe Council Member and Sheep Volunteer, Jim, Mike - Owner of Mountain Hardware
and Matt "renn man". And in the front their Sensei
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KG6ZEP John Aziz
KG6ZEQ Cindy Gustafson-Aziz
KG6ZER James Wilkins
KG6ZES Mike Troeger
KG6ZET Matthew Naas
KG6ZEU Susan Crew
KG6ZEV Jack Smith
KG6ZEW Alan Paz
(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/ham/HamClass3.jpg)
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KJ6ZER......kinda has a nice ring to it. Makes it official and all. Thanks again to Clint for getting us through the program with everyone passing!
Now all I have to do is get a radio to talk on!
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KG6ZEP
Clint mentioned ZEP has a special meaning to the radio world so I looked it up:
The Zepp Antenna
Zepp as in Zeppelin. The first Zeppelin airship was designed by Ferdinand, Graf von Zeppelin, a retired German army officer, and made its initial flight from a floating hangar on Lake Constance, near Friedrichshafen, Ger., on July 2, 1900. Beneath the 420-foot (128-metre) craft a keellike structure connected two external cars, each of which contained a 16-horsepower engine geared to two propellers. A sliding weight secured to the keel afforded vertical control by raising or lowering the nose, while rudders were provided for horizontal control. The craft attained speeds approaching 20 miles per hour (32 km/h). Much larger and considerably more powerful the Graf Zeppelin and The Hindenburg were used for crossing the Atlantic Ocean . For radio telegraph communication they allowed a long piece of wire to trail out behind the ship. This end fed resonant antenna became known as a Zepp antenna.
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KG6ZEQ
Zee Queen
KG6ZEU
Zeus
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Zebras eating quietly
Zombies eating quickly
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KG6 Zulu Echo Tango, eh?
Hmm, that's a good one!
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It is now official. Got my license in the mail from the FCC. Now, I am going to apply for my vanity license. Thank you, Clint for all of your hard work, worrying (you were pacing outside for miles during the test) that you put into our learning. The effort payed big dividends.
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Thanks Jim, now to get some more smoke eaters licensed. Are you working on Steve Turner?
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I think we need to go in and just plan out the 3 shifts up here and maybe even the Phelan station. Let's get everyone connected up.
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We needs to get a radio ::)
I think we need to go in and just plan out the 3 shifts up here and maybe even the Phelan station. Let's get everyone connected up.
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It is now official. Got my license in the mail from the FCC. Now, I am going to apply for my vanity license. Thank you, Clint for all of your hard work, worrying (you were pacing outside for miles during the test) that you put into our learning. The effort payed big dividends.
Got my licence in the mail today as well! I'm now official...???
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2nd Class
KI6CXC Kathy Smith
KI6CXD Steven Conner
KI6CXE Melissa Vondra
KI6CXF Chuck Nelson
KI6CXG Joyce Harrison
KI6CXH Phil Vondra
KI6CXI Bob Fino
1st Class
KG6ZEP John Aziz
KG6ZEQ Cindy Aziz
KG6ZER Jim Wilkins
KG6ZES Mike Troeger
KG6ZET Mat Naas
KG6ZEU Susan Crew
KG6ZEV Jack Smith
KG6ZEW Alan Paz
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I was so excited, until I found out I was only 2nd class. :'( ;D
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KI6CXA AND CXB are not from our class.
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I removed them from the list above. I assumed Bob knew who his fellow class members were.
What's up with that Bob?
KI6CXA AND CXB are not from our class.
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Hey, I never said those two were in our class. I was only showing who A and B on the list were.
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I was so excited, until I found out I was only 2nd class.
I was thinking the same thing... you beat me to it!!
Thanks Clint!! :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:
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Sheesh! I always knew I was a 2nd class citizen!
:bigcry:
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Hey you guys are all first class in my book! You did great.
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Now I need to hear some reccomendations for radios. I want to be able to communicate from the house, the motor home, and my house.
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I know Clint really likes the tri-band radios with the optional SU-1 Barometric Sensor for direct air pressure readings and also the optional odometers for measuring the distance between mile-markers. ;)
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Is that the one with the optional bighorn sheep locator?
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Is that the one with the optional bighorn sheep locator?
Yeah, thats the one. Clint is still tweaking the design before he gets it on the market. It should be the Swiss Army Knife of radios. ;D
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Alinco DJ-296
Yaseu Vertex VX-150
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I know Clint really likes the tri-band radios with the optional SU-1 Barometric Sensor for direct air pressure readings and also the optional odometers for measuring the distance between mile-markers. ;)
Go ahead...stir it up..... ;D
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Yeah? Just remember you all still have radios to program, antennas to install and tune :eyebrows:
You better be nice to me at least a little while longer ;)
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Are you planning on having another hands on class about using the radios, programming and such?
It might not hurt to have a combined one for both classes as a refresher.
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That's a fine idea! Maybe Jim will buy a radio by then!
We'll give a week or two to get radios and get one scheduled. Maybe we can even install an antenna to show folks how that goes.
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I was just planning on using my foil hat as an antenna.
Would that be a problem? ???
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Not a problem if you can tune it and make it resonant. :2thumbsup:
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O. K.
I would like some serious input about HAM equipment. Like what's good for the price.
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See above. About 7 or 8 posts up.
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Woo Hoo, got my ticket (thats the right word for license right?) from the FCC today. It looks so much more official than seeing it on their website. Thanks again for all your hard work Clint.
Bob
KI6CXI
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Very cool. It does feel nice to have the hard copy.
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Bryant just passed his test!!! 34 out of 35!! :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:
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Excellent :2thumbsup: I'm happy for him, and that keeps my record of 100% pass rate in tact ;D I get to not count Jeff and Wayne who missed two classes each. Come on guys, your'e making me look bad!
But I guess this means you don't get to buy a never been used radio cheep.
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Bryant just passed his test!!! 34 out of 35!! :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:
Great news Bryant! Congratulations!
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I may have only passed because my test was graded by a nice group of VE's with a combined age of 1,132...Plus I took it at a mental hospital :2thumbsup:. They studied it quite unusually, I am not sure if they were concentrating on the grading, or trying to remember if they took their pill. Nonetheless, senior moments aside...I am glad they found me worthy...they were a nice bunch of old gents.
I feel so HAMSexy!
http://www.hamsexy.com/cms/index.php (http://www.hamsexy.com/cms/index.php)
Thanks for the great class Clint! Get that wilderness training thing going, and I will make sure I am there!
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KI6DCF!
Clint, when is the Antenna Install Fest?
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Okay Clint, it looks like a few more people have received their radio equipment. Is it now time for a hands on radio equipment workshop?
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After the hands on class we should put together some regular (or not so regular ) workshops/classes with local repeater groups and/or speakers.
I'd like to get someone from the Keller Peak Repeater Association to come and give us a talk on the different things that go on with their repeater. I think it would be beneficial for all of us to learn more about their Echolink System, Rescue Net, SATERN net, SKYWARN, etc.
Here's a link to their website:
http://www.kpra.net/
Same thing holds true for getting a speaker about the JPL repeaters group.
Another similar workshop/class that is in preliminary talking stage:
Phill Dupree (SBCounty ECS weather support coordinator) has spoke to me a few times about putting on a SKYWARN workshop in Wrightwood this summer. He would coordinate with the National Weather Service to have a rep come and talk about the NWS SKYWARN system.
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Congratulations to Class Number 3
Another 100% test, including one General written!
The newest HAMS in Wrightwood are:
Scott Cunningham
Alex Garibay
Keven Garibay
Elizabeth Manning (Start working on that Morse Code!)
Lee Manning
Virginia Martin
William Plummer
Kari Zan
As soon as these folks get their actual call signs there will 101 Licensed Amateur Radio Operators in the 92397 zip code.
Our class has produced 24 HAMS in 15 months
Again, BIG cangrats to all!
73s
KB6CLA
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How about october 14th for a ham radio practicum workshop?
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Gee, I may actually be home by then. If I am, I'll be there!
Matt/KG6ZET
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Great job everyone!
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Congratulations!!!! :2thumbsup: :wave:
KG6ZEU
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Congratulations to all the new Wrightwood HAMS and to Clint, again!
Bob
KI6CXI
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How about october 14th for a ham radio practicum workshop?
Is this still on?
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Yes. But I could use some help getting the word out. I have not had a chance to notify everyone.
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Okay, let me know what your POA is to get that accomplished.
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24 HAMS in 15 months
Class one............May 2005
KG6ZEP John Aziz
KG6ZEQ Cindy Gustafson-Aziz
KG6ZER James Wilkins
KG6ZES Mike Troeger
KG6ZET Matthew Naas
KG6ZEU Susan Crew
KG6ZEV Jack Smith
KG6ZEW Alan Paz
Class two............March 2006
KI6CXC Kathy Smith
KI6CXD Steven Conner
KI6CXE Melissa Vondra
KI6CXF Chuck Nelson
KI6CXG Joyce Harrison
KI6CXH Phil Vondra
KI6CXI Bob Fino
KI6DCF Bryant Mcgrath
Class three...........September 2006
KI6FHO Scott Cunningham
KI6FHP Kari Zan
KI6FHQ Lee Manning
KI6FHR Elizabeth Manning
KI6FHS Virginia Martin
KI6FHT Keven Bom
KI6FHU William Plummer
KI6FHV Alex Garibay
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And congrats from Toolman as well :thumbs:
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Class four...........Sometime in the future
RobertW
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Congratulations to the 4 new Technicians and 6 new Generals after today's testing.
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Did everyone pass that took it?
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Yup
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SO... John how easy was the extra class test ::) ;D
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Finally found the HTs a few days ago, so now I gotta dig them out and charge them up! Hope to hear everyone soon!
73's all, and congratulations to the new Technicians, and upgraded Generals (not patting myself on the back there, really!)
Matt/KG6ZET
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I can't wait for my call sign... I just know I'm going to get a pita call sign.
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SO... John how easy was the extra class test ::) ;D
I thought all tests were suppose to be in English ::)
Hadn't even taken 1 practice test as I didn't think it was going to be offered. It will require a whole lot more studying.
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What happened to some of the other ladies in this latest round of testing?
It's not the difficult and the commitment to time is not anything more than a week or two of studying ?
Breezymtns (technician)
K9luvr (technician)
Artology (upgrade to general)
Nolena (upgrade to general)
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What happened to some of the other ladies in this latest round of testing?
It's not the difficult and the commitment to time is not anything more than a week or two of studying ?
Breezymtns (technician)
K9luvr (technician)
Artology (upgrade to general) -
Nolena (upgrade to general)
What happened to the ones that took the class a few weeks ago? Redneck Guy, and the others who's names I have forgotten? ::)
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I left out ChattyCathy (for a general class)
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What happened to the ones that took the class a few weeks ago? Redneck Guy, and the others who's names I have forgotten? ::)
I'm not sure who took the class and missed the testing.
The most important thought that I can pass on is that it's really not tough to pass either the technician or general class if you commit to a couple weeks of studying.
After taking Clint's technicians class and studying the book or online tests the pass ration is 100%.
5 of the 6 that passed the general test today have taken Clint's technician class and studied on their own for the general test.
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Congratulations to all the new Technician and General Class Hams. Also, way to go Clint. Your fourth perfect test in a row.
73,
Snow, AE6ZO
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Was it just me, or was the HAM test an awful Solem affair. Those three seemed so serious and appeared very cranky. I guess it was a long drive up. It felt like they were expecting you to cheat and were watching you like a hawk.
I hadn't felt like that since appearing before the Draft Board. Handing my file from person to person, I wondered if one of them was going to ask me to drop my shorts and say "cough!" ;D
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Now, see what happens when you spend too much time around John. You've went and gone all paranoid on us. ;D
They were very nice people. I even got a smile out of them when I told the woman she must be out of her mind if she thought I should try the "General" test. ;D
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They did kinds seem like they were cranky. I guess thats what it is like when you get old and gray. ::) ;D
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I chatted with them before anyone showed up (trying to score some extra points ;) ) and they were all very nice and talkative.
They chatted about their Pasadena Radio Club and how it was a real social group and that most members belonged to other radio clubs/groups. We also talked about the large increase in tests since the no code rules had changed.
It was only when the tests began that they were all business.
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Congratulations to all the new techs and generals! I remember my tech test--the VECs were very very serious and I was nervous that I might accidentally glance somewhere I shouldn't and would get a ruler across the knuckles!
As far as upgrading to my general...Oh my gosh, the peer pressure!!! I didn't have time to study for the general this round, but will probably go for it next time. I HATE falling behind like this! Gotta keep up with the Azizs!
;D
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I chatted with them before anyone showed up (trying to score some extra points ;) ) and they were all very nice and talkative.
They chatted about their Pasadena Radio Club and how it was a real social group and that most members belonged to other radio clubs/groups. We also talked about the large increase in tests since the no code rules had changed.
It was only when the tests began that they were all business.
When the lady (Merrie?) gave me my documents to sign for the FCC and ARRL, she asked me if I wanted to join the NRA!(by accident).
I smiled and said no thank you, I haven't yet gone down that road, but I am an ARRL member. She smiled back and said she was a member of both.
I guess there is some synergy between the two groups, when you think about it...
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My callsign finally came through on the FCC Database:
KI6IMF ;D
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Congratulations!
Here's one's I know of.
Hmm.. Jeff's last name is spelled wrong!
KI6IMF Robert Morgan
KI6IMG Jeff Gosseh (should be Gossett ?)
KI6IMH Mary Young
KI6IMI James Diers
KI6IMO Ken Walter
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UHH!!! Yes... Who do I contact?
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Wow they aren't in order like they have been in the past.
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Probably should just take the test again under your real name ;D
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First check your written paper work to make sure it's clear the way it's written.
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In My Opinion Ken got an easy call sign ;D
Mine is fairly easy too
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First check your written paper work to make sure it's clear the way it's written.
When she wrote my name on that paper she wrote GOSSETT and some one probably thought it was an H... It won't be the first time something like this has happened.
My mom looked at the paper she said it looks like an H to me
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I would think the first thing to do would be for Clint to check with the VEC to see what was submitted to the FCC.
Wasn't BostonBob in charge of that department ? ::)
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Wasn't BostonBob in charge of that department ? ::)
Yes looks like his job is on the line. ;D
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You get what you pay for!
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YEAH!!!!! WERE LEGAL!!!! ;D ;D ;D
88s to the ladies.
73s to everyone else.
KI6IMO
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You get what you pay for!
Next time let's double the salary and get someone that knows what they're doing. ;D
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In My Opinion Ken got an easy call sign ;D
Mine is fairly easy too
Mine Too! I (I'm a) M (Mother's) F (Friend)! ;D
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Congratulations !!! :2thumbsup:
cant wait to start talking with you...its a whole lotta fun!!!
scott
KI6CXD
and thanks to clint and john and all the others that helped me get my license.
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29 HAMS in 24 months
Class one............May 2005
KG6ZEP John Aziz
KG6ZEQ Cindy Gustafson-Aziz
KG6ZER James Wilkins
KG6ZES Mike Troeger
KG6ZET Matthew Naas
KG6ZEU Susan Crew
KG6ZEV Jack Smith
KG6ZEW Alan Paz
Class two............March 2006
KI6CXC Kathy Smith
KI6CXD Steven Conner
KI6CXE Melissa Vondra
KI6CXF Chuck Nelson
KI6CXG Joyce Harrison
KI6CXH Phil Vondra
KI6CXI Bob Fino
KI6DCF Bryant Mcgrath
Class three...........September 2006
KI6FHO Scott Cunningham
KI6FHP Kari Zan
KI6FHQ Lee Manning
KI6FHR Elizabeth Manning
KI6FHS Virginia Martin
KI6FHT Keven Bom
KI6FHU William Plummer
KI6FHV Alex Garibay
Class four...........March 2007
KI6IMF Robert Morgan
KI6IMG Jeff Gosseh (should be Gossett ?)
KI6IMH Mary Young
KI6IMI James Diers
KI6IMO Ken Walter
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Did anyone else notice who is going to be in the AM map and compass class?
Larry (KE6EOL)
Eats Others Lunches.
The man is infamous already!
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I have e mailed Merrie regarding the best way to correct the error in Jeffs license.
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Jeff,
Merrie is correcting the mistake.
Clint
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Clint,
Where they able to determine if it was on the VEC end or did the FCC make a typo ?
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Thanks! It has been fixed and is now right in the ULS.
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Very, very impressive. Clint, did you teach all of the classes? A great job!
Cathy
KF6EVA
29 HAMS in 24 months
Class one............May 2005
KG6ZEP John Aziz
KG6ZEQ Cindy Gustafson-Aziz
KG6ZER James Wilkins
KG6ZES Mike Troeger
KG6ZET Matthew Naas
KG6ZEU Susan Crew
KG6ZEV Jack Smith
KG6ZEW Alan Paz
Class two............March 2006
KI6CXC Kathy Smith
KI6CXD Steven Conner
KI6CXE Melissa Vondra
KI6CXF Chuck Nelson
KI6CXG Joyce Harrison
KI6CXH Phil Vondra
KI6CXI Bob Fino
KI6DCF Bryant Mcgrath
Class three...........September 2006
KI6FHO Scott Cunningham
KI6FHP Kari Zan
KI6FHQ Lee Manning
KI6FHR Elizabeth Manning
KI6FHS Virginia Martin
KI6FHT Keven Bom
KI6FHU William Plummer
KI6FHV Alex Garibay
Class four...........March 2007
KI6IMF Robert Morgan
KI6IMG Jeff Gosseh (should be Gossett ?)
KI6IMH Mary Young
KI6IMI James Diers
KI6IMO Ken Walter
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John, it was Merrie's mistake.
Jeff, you're welcome.
Cathy, yes I did and thank you.
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We left off the list that 5 of the 6 who went on to take and pass the
General test, in Wrightwood, went through Clint's Tech class. :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
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My licence upgrade from Tech to General became effective on March 14th! Yayyyy!!!!
Much thanks again to Clint for getting me started down this road.
Peace
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Interesting observation - Mary, Jim, Jeff and I all have our addresses listed as "PO BOX PO BOX 29xxxx." I wonder what we did to cause that? We weren't sitting close enough together to copy off each other's paper. ;D
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I also had P O Box P O Box for an address on my General upgrade. Someone must have stuttering fingers!
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I received my license hard copy in todays mail.
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I received my license hard copy in todays mail.
I haven't received that yet, but did get my radio and accessories. The radio is programmed and ready to go. I'm still working on having my first radio contact with someone I know. ;D
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Can you reach the Papa network right now?
I've got it on.
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Robert - This dealer seem to be in your area. Do you know anything about them?
We use the 118 when returning from Camarillo, so we should pass close to the store. From that freeway how would I get to the store?
HAM RADIO OUTLET-BURBANK
2416 W VICTORY BLVD
BURBANK, CA
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Robert - This dealer seem to be in your area. Do you know anything about them?
We use the 118 when returning from Camarillo, so we should pass close to the store. From that freeway how would I get to the store?
HAM RADIO OUTLET-BURBANK
2416 W VICTORY BLVD
BURBANK, CA
I have done business with them. Very nice people. Of course my business was always scanner accessories as was not a HAM.
They have moved. They are no longer on Victory. They are actually much closer to me now.
1525 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
Burbank is a little out of the way from the 118, but from the 118 you'd take the 5 freeway South. Get off at Burbank Blvd and turn Right. At the bottom of the Hill you're going to have to make a left. (Don't let this intersection intimidate you. Lots of lanes. It is the most congested intersection in the city and most people try to avoid it. It really isn't that bad). Once you make your left, you are going South on Victory. Turn Right at the Second light. This is Magnolia. It will be on the Right side of the street about 6 blocks down. It is past Mariposa which is the first light you come to.
Map:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=1525+W.+Magnolia+Blvd&city=Burbank&state=ca&zipcode=91506 (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=1525+W.+Magnolia+Blvd&city=Burbank&state=ca&zipcode=91506)
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A word about HRO.
The Anaheim store is run by people who are both nice and know something. The Burbank store has consistently given out bad and outright wrong advice to people including some new Wrightwood hams.
I try to send everyone to Amateur Electronic Supply first, HRO only as a poor second choice. I have bought lot's of gear from both for over 25 years and I always been hapy with AES and usually happy with HRO Anaheim. I will not shop at HRO Burbank.
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Robert - Would I be better off taking the 101/134 to Cahuenga, North to Magnolia, East to the store?
Clint - I will be going in with a shopping list, no ups, no extras, no substitutes. Would you anticipate any problems doing that? I would prefer using that store purely because of its location as my trip to Camarillo takes me near there every week.
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Robert - Would I be better off taking the 101/134 to Cahuenga, North to Magnolia, East to the store?
Clint - I will be going in with a shopping list, no ups, no extras, no substitutes. Would you anticipate any problems doing that? I would prefer using that store purely because of its location as my trip to Camarillo takes me near there every week.
You can do that. Get off at Buena Vista (three exits after the 134 interchange) The sign says turn right for Buena Vista, but turn left. (You'll pass NBC Studios and Johnny Carson Park. I take this offramp off everyday after work) Turn Right at the signal (This is Alameda). At the second light turn Left. This is Buena Vista. (Disney Studios and ABC is on the SouthEast Corner. If you circle the Disney lot, you can see the Pirate Ship from Prirates of the Carribean sitting up on top of the parking structure. They needed it on the property to do some reshooting or retakes.). Take Buena Vista to Magnolia (4 lights) and turn Right. From this direction, it will be on your left hand side.
Following these directions also gives you a mini tour of the locations of a couple of the Burbank Studios. (NBC, Disney and ABC. We also have Warner Brothers and Nickelodeon just a few blocks away). Despite what you've heard, Burbank is the Media Entertainment capital of the world, not Hollywood. ;D
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And Bob had his first "Q" on the way there.
I was in the LAX area at the time and met him on the DX club Mt. Lukens repeater. His HT did ok getting into the machine and the signal was much better after hooking it up to the mobile antenna. The external speaker mic enhanced the audio very well....to no suprise. ::)
73,
WB6K
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Ken, with a shoping list you will be okay. Just don't listen to a thing they tell you.
An HRO employee just told a new ham that a Larsen 5/8 wave base loaded antenna
did not need to be tuned and was all set to go for 2 meters. Nothing could be farther from the truth and this advice could potentially have ruined a new radio!
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Thank you to both of you. I appreciate your help and advise.
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Ken, with a shoping list you will be okay. Just don't listen to a thing they tell you.
An HRO employee just told a new ham that a Larsen 5/8 wave base loaded antenna
did not need to be tuned and was all set to go for 2 meters. Nothing could be farther from the truth and this advice could potentially have ruined a new radio!
When I went in to get an adapter to hook up my handheld radio to the magnetic mount antenna, I needed a 239 to SMA adapter. They asked if I wanted a "hard" or "soft" adapter. When I explained that it was to connect to my handheld, they recommended the "soft" adapter as it wouldn't put as much stress on the antenna connector which could be a costly fix to the radio.
I thought that was some pretty good advice. I guess it all depends on who is at the counter and who you talk to.
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Doesn't sound any different than any other place that sells or distributes technical related supplies or services. Some people have, some don't and others try to bluff their way through it.
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When I went in to get an adapter to hook up my handheld radio to the magnetic mount antenna, I needed a 239 to SMA adapter. They asked if I wanted a "hard" or "soft" adapter. When I explained that it was to connect to my handheld, they recommended the "soft" adapter as it wouldn't put as much stress on the antenna connector which could be a costly fix to the radio.
A mag mount antenna? Oh the horror! Clint will have you in irons for that! ;D (He just teased me about my mag mount Sirius antenna on my truck)
Actually, that's not a bad idea, since I haven't figured out what radio I want, in which vehicle. The mag mount would allow me to still use the HT, get better signal, and be able to transfer it between vehicles until I get the funds together for a true mobile unit. And decide what vehicle to install it into...
I assume this is for a 2M HT. What antenna is recommended, mag mount aside?
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Matt,
Have you looked at HF's yet?
I'm putting in to refi the house.
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I have used a hard SMA to BNC on my handheld for years. As have many of my old time ham friends.
It costs less than the flexible one.
The flexible one uses RG-174 coax which is horribly lossy.
I have never broken or even a bent my connector.
But I suspect HRO makes more profit on the flexible one.
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When I went in to get an adapter to hook up my handheld radio to the magnetic mount antenna, I needed a 239 to SMA adapter. They asked if I wanted a "hard" or "soft" adapter. When I explained that it was to connect to my handheld, they recommended the "soft" adapter as it wouldn't put as much stress on the antenna connector which could be a costly fix to the radio.
A mag mount antenna? Oh the horror! Clint will have you in irons for that! ;D (He just teased me about my mag mount Sirius antenna on my truck)
Actually, that's not a bad idea, since I haven't figured out what radio I want, in which vehicle. The mag mount would allow me to still use the HT, get better signal, and be able to transfer it between vehicles until I get the funds together for a true mobile unit. And decide what vehicle to install it into...
I assume this is for a 2M HT. What antenna is recommended, mag mount aside?
Clint knows my situation with the magmount. My Toyota has a sunroof (when open it slides to the back of the hardtop on the inside) so I can't go in through the top and I don't think the trunk is the best place for the antenna. On the Blazer which I usually run around Wrightwood in, my wife does not want antennas on HER car and I remove them when we get back off the mountain. ;D
You haven't heard Half of the HORROR! My Handheld is actually a Kenwood TH -F6a Tri-band. So I went with a Diamond CR320A Tri-band antenna. Don't tell Clint or he won't talk to me anymore. Most of my contacts have been on 440 repeaters thus far, so I needed that extra band. I couldn't see buying three cheap radios and carrying them around.
Clint has his reasons for not recommending a multi-band radio, but for my use it seemed the most practical.
I really like the radio so far and like the fact that I can monitor two channels in different bands at the same time. I also like the fact that I can program any freq into it and "monitor" say the USFS or San Bernardino Fire, while using the HAM freqs.
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I'm interested in seeing how the install of the antennas, scanner and mobile radios came out, in Clint's Xterra. It sure was shaping up as a good project, and I'd like to see the outcome.
We just bought a "commute" car for me, so radios and such will have to wait a bit. I didn't want to refi the house to pay for gas for my truck, to go back and forth to work...
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my wife does not want antennas on HER car and I remove them when we get back off the mountain. ;D
I'm thinking our wives may be related. ;D I showed my wife a picture of the roof mount antenna connector. Her immediate reaction - "You can do whatever you want to YOUR car but don't even think about drilling a hole in MY car." ;D
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Xterra radio installation update.
Antennas went in exceedingly well and with ease.
Has room for one radio easily, two with minor cutting of plastic, three with major relocating of some knobs.
Don't have the scanner in yet.
The snag came when I tried to get through the firewall with a power cable. Just was'nt gonna happen!
So I now have a 1/2" liquid-tite flex, the old style with plastic over aluminum, run from the battery to underneath the transmission hump, it's grounded so it shields the cables from picking up noise, and has two 10 AWG wires pulled through.. This is fused in both leads at the battery.
Not hooked up at the radio end yet. Been a little busy creating the land nav class.
Oh, and I have two speakers cut into the headliner now one for the ham radio and one for the scanner.
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Ok all you OLD TIMERS. I have to admit that since I've become a HAM, I have some very old traits that I fight to keep from coming out. As I've mentioned, I was an avid CBr back in the day.
I am conscientiously trying not to sound like a CBr when making contacts on the HAM bands.
When trying to make contact with another HAM I know, I fight the feeling of saying: "WB6K, this is KI6IMF, you got you're ears on?" What is the proper way of asking if you're contact is online without sounding like a newbie or an old CBr?
I also want to say "KI6IMF on the side" when ending a contact and monitoring the frequency. How do you OLD Timers say it?
Any other "expressions" that I should, or should not use, that won't expose me as a conformed CBr? ;D
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First question, how to call someone.
"KG6ZEP, KI6MIF"
That's it. if they are there, they will answer.
Second question
At the end of your converstion simply say your call sign "KI6IMF
And by the way, this is precisely the type of stuff we covered in class. ;)
Maybe you can come to the next one and learn all the other stuff the book didn't tell you. This is why I don't teach to the test. I try to give you all these fundamentals of actually being a ham as opposed to just becoming a ham :2thumbsup:
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First question, how to call someone.
"KG6ZEP, KI6MIF"
That's it. if they are there, they will answer.
Second question
At the end of your converstion simply say your call sign "KI6IMF
And by the way, this is precisely the type of stuff we covered in class. ;)
Maybe you can come to the next one and learn all the other stuff the book didn't tell you. This is why I don't teach to the test. I try to give you all these fundamentals of actually being a ham as opposed to just becoming a ham :2thumbsup:
No need to attend a class. You answer all the questions I ask. ;D
Thanks for all your help Clint. I'll bet you thought you'd never see the day I took your advice and became a HAM.
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I am conscientiously trying not to sound like a CBr when making contacts on the HAM bands.
Of course, leave the echo box and "roger beep" turned off ;)
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LOL
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I am conscientiously trying not to sound like a CBr when making contacts on the HAM bands.
Of course, leave the echo box and "roger beep" turned off ;)
If you can find a Ham radio with echo and roger beep....id be surprised.
There's no magic to this...just hold a regular conversation and you'll be well accepted into the Ham community. Many like to toss their callsigns out after ever transmission. Sign of a newbie....you have 10 minutes before you need to toss your call out.
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I am conscientiously trying not to sound like a CBr when making contacts on the HAM bands.
Of course, leave the echo box and "roger beep" turned off ;)
If you can find a Ham radio with echo and roger beep....id be surprised.
There's no magic to this...just hold a regular conversation and you'll be well accepted into the Ham community. Many like to toss their callsigns out after ever transmission. Sign of a newbie....you have 10 minutes before you need to toss your call out.
Now I DID get that question right on the test...
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At the end of your converstion simply say your call sign "KI6IMF
And by the way, this is precisely the type of stuff we covered in class. ;)
Hey Clint, you also told us to never say "Break KI6IMO" unless we're declaring an emergency but I've heard that phrase used at least a dozen time while I've been monitoring the Ham Bands. ;D
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Don't worry if you screw up and say something wrong and some one hassles you about it and they asked who taught you to become a ham say proudly KB6CLA did!!! ;D
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Ken, you will hear people saying all kinds of things that are wrong and bad operating practice. That's why you guys were taught what's and on the test and what's real and right.
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(http://www.yaesu.com/ProductImages/FT-60R_thumb.jpg)
Yaesu FT-60R
KI6IMO will be on the air as soon as the battery charges ;D
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Ken,
I'll be listening to Keller Peak tomorrow.
Give it a try.
146.9850 Minus 146.2
KG6ZEP
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Actually I have to figure out how to program this thing first.
I hope I'll be there. :)
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Get busy :D
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Actually I have to figure out how to program this thing first.
I hope I'll be there. :)
Did you make contact?
It looks like a nice radio. My suggestion is that you gather a number of freqs and repeaters that you want to program into your radio and then sit down with the manual and do it. One after another. After a few channels you'll be amazed how simple it becomes.
You learn best by doing...
Get as familiar with the radio and its features as you can. That way they'll stick in your head. That's what I have to do, now that I'm old. ;D
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Ken,
Susan and I are on Table Mt. 220 most evenings sometime between 4 and 6.
223.96 (156.7)
Clint
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Actually I have to figure out how to program this thing first.
I hope I'll be there. :)
Did you make contact?
It looks like a nice radio. My suggestion is that you gather a number of freqs and repeaters that you want to program into your radio and then sit down with the manual and do it. One after another. After a few channels you'll be amazed how simple it becomes.
You learn best by doing...
Get as familiar with the radio and its features as you can. That way they'll stick in your head. That's what I have to do, now that I'm old. ;D
Exactly what Bob said, fortunately that's a very easy radio to program. I echo all 'dat....make a list and sit down and program by hand. Well, since the software isn't available any longer, I guess that's all you can do. ;) That radio has U.S. automatic repeater shift built in so that's an easy one. But you need to learn how to turn off the repeater shift for simplex. Once back into VFO, you will have to turn the repeater shift function back on. "F" key then the #4 (rpt) and turn the dial to + or -
Have fun !
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Ken I heard you check into the Rescue Net tonight. Scratchy signal but you were there.
Actually I have to figure out how to program this thing first.
I hope I'll be there. :)
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Ken I heard you check into the Rescue Net tonight. Scratchy signal but you were there.
Actually I have to figure out how to program this thing first.
I hope I'll be there. :)
I was inside (the wind is howling and cold - Yuck) and I was using the rubber Ducky). I am trying to decide what I want to do about an outside antenna. That should make a big improvement.
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Actually I have to figure out how to program this thing first.
I hope I'll be there. :)
Did you make contact?
It looks like a nice radio. My suggestion is that you gather a number of freqs and repeaters that you want to program into your radio and then sit down with the manual and do it. One after another. After a few channels you'll be amazed how simple it becomes.
You learn best by doing...
Get as familiar with the radio and its features as you can. That way they'll stick in your head. That's what I have to do, now that I'm old. ;D
I have always prided myself in being able to set up electronic equipment without opening the user manual - boy, are those days well in my past. I really think its time for Clint to have a workshop to teach us how to set up our radios. I got mine going for the Rescue Net tonight, (I have 1 whole channel programmed in) but just barely got on the air in time. I followed the manual "to the Letter" and after 10 or 20 tries I finally got it right. Then I would try to do something else and completely screw up what I had just done. After 10 or 20 more tries I would be back to where I was. Then I do something else that would screw it up again and so on and so on. >:(
I do want to thank you for your directions to HRO. They were remarkably easy to follow and we got a nice tour of "Beautiful downtown Burbank." ;D
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Extra congratulations to KI6IMI for passing the Extra test this past weekend!
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Extra congratulations to KI6IMI for passing the Extra test this past weekend!
Congratulations Jim.
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Can we get an updated list of who is who?
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Yes.. I'll post one shortly
Get that battery charged - fully 8)
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I was all set to key the mike when you said any unchecked in folks but the battery went dead. The built in battery doesn't last a long time it seems. I listened to the net and you did a great job as Net Controller, John. Very organized and informative.
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Jim I've marked you down as an early checkin as you did call me on Table Mtn prior to the net starting.
Your battery should not be going dead so quick. I know you have it set on high power for the Table Mtn repeater & simplex but you haven't used it that much.
Did you get the AA battery pack?
If so try using that and see how long a set of batteries last.
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Can we get an updated list of who is who?
Class one............May 2005
KG6ZEP John Aziz
KG6ZEQ Cindy Gustafson-Aziz
KG6ZER James Wilkins
KG6ZES Mike Troeger
KG6ZET Matthew Naas
KG6ZEU Susan Crew
AE6ZO Jack Smith
KG6ZEW Alan Paz
Class two............March 2006
KI6CXC Kathy Smith
KI6CXD Steven Conner
KI6CXE Melissa Vondra
KI6CXF Chuck Nelson
KI6CXG Joyce Harrison
KI6CXH Phil Vondra
KI6CXI Bob Fino
KI6DCF Bryant Mcgrath
Class three...........September 2006
KI6FHO Scott Cunningham
KI6FHP Kari Zan
KI6FHQ Lee Manning
KI6FHR Elizabeth Manning
KI6FHS Virginia Martin
KI6FHT Keven Bom
KI6FHU William Plummer
KI6FHV Alex Garibay
Class four...........March 2007
KI6IMF Robert Morgan
KI6IMG Jeff Gossett
KI6IMH Mary Young
KI6IMI James Diers
KI6IMO Ken Walter
Others......
KG6ZHW Phil Dupree
WB6K Mike Worshum
N7VFK Kerin Worshum
KB6CLA Clint
KI6DVV David Laver
KF6KAU Miles Wagner
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Miles Wagner is KF6KAU
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Congratulations to my bride and the rest of Clint's class who passed their test today. Good job Clint and his students! :thumbs: :thumbs: Our town continues on its trek to be one of the best prepared communities in the state, if not the nation, if or when a disaster strikes.
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Thanks BostonBob! It was a great class and I really appreciated Clint's style of teaching. Now if I can just find my 'radio voice' and the right radio I'll be all set. I used to be just a redneck, but now I'm a redneck geek!
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And MODEST too! Magnolia got 100% on her Technician Class test today.
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I wish I could have taken the test yesterday....maybe I can find one late at night somewhere.
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Some of us will be going for our upgrades in Victorville on March 15 at 12:30pm, FYI.
As a side note, Hank's wife and my wife also scored 100% on their Technician class test as well. :2thumbsup: This must have been the braniac class. :)
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Btw Congrats everyone...now what are you going to buy?
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As a side note, Hank's wife and my wife also scored 100% on their Technician class test as well. :2thumbsup: This must have been the braniac class. :)
Yeah, turns out I'm the dunce of the class because I missed one!
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And both Artology and Moose upgraded to General yesterday!
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My congratulations to everyone also! :2thumbsup:
A lot of dedicated studying and a great 2 day class helped everyone prepare for the exam. Thanks Clint and Susan.
Hope to hear you all on the air soon.
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Btw Congrats everyone...now what are you going to buy?
Remember that many of the 2m handhelds can also be used as a scanner. You can scan some of frequencies that are used by fire, forest and other public assistance agencies in the area.
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:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: to all the new and upgraded hams !
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We had five people passed their Technician and two upgrades to General.
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Listened to all the noobs on the scanner last night. Congratulations.
If you haven't listened to the emergency net it is Sunday night at 6:00.
I am ready for the test...when the locations and times were announced I was "buffering."
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Just found my wife's new call sign after a lot of checking: KI6PBP
Thats a tough one to say.
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Congratulations to the new Wrightwood hams:
KI6PBN Loretta
KI6PBO Kris
KI6PBP Esther
KI6PBQ Max
KI6PBR Sandra
And upgrades:
KG6ZEU Susan
KE6SBT Harlan
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Poor Esther!!! That's quite a raspberry!
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Bob, couldn't you manage a better call sign for Esther!
Congratulations, everyone!
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Bob, couldn't you manage a better call sign for Esther!
You would be amazed at how little pull I have with the FCC. :P
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Just found my wife's new call sign after a lot of checking: KI6PBP
Ok, so now we just need to come up with one of those cutesy little sayings, to help folks remember her callsign....
Probably Bob's Partner
Pampers Bob Plenty!
Pure-Bred Princess
Anyone else have ideas?
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Pretty Bob's Partner
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PBO = Peanut Butter Onions
(One of Kris's favorites according to Hank)
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I've heard that ... BTW try saying 'Papa Bravo Romeo' without saying Romo!
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Please Be Patient
Prefers Bread & Potatoes
Pretty Bad Persian
Pauses By Pines
Plants Beautiful Poppies
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Just heard on Imus that PBR stands for Professional Bull Riders ... hope nobody thinks I have a vanity call sign~!
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Ride those airwaves radio girl!
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Pops Bob's Pimples
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Gee, I guess I get to brag a little on the test team I bring up. Ten days!
Someone should call the Victorville VE team leader and inquire. They are supposed to send it in immediately.
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Gee, I guess I get to brag a little on the test team I bring up. Ten days!
I do believe it was less than ten days with the team you had come up when I took my test. Listed on the FCC site that is.
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Yeah well you know, I didn't want to be accused of making statements to make myself feel good.
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Hard to pronounce callsigns got me to recall that we used to loosen up our hand (fist) by sending in CW:
bens best bent mississippi key
-... . -. ... -... . ... - -... . -. - -- .. ... ... .. ... ... .. .--. .--. .. -.- . -.--
Not on the air, mind you, but just to warm up.
I wanna new license, so I wanna come to the next class. I'll be good, I promise.
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I'll be good, I promise.
Now where's the fun in that? Good luck taking the class and re-earning your licence!
N4MAN
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Congrats to Chuck for passing his Ham test tonight, welcome to the club and don't forget to pick up your decoder ring from Clint. ;)
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i know HAM is an acronym, what does it stand for please :-\?
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There's plenty of controversy with the words origin.
ARRL, with approximately 154,000 members, is the largest organization of radio amateurs in the United States.
Here's what the ARRL website says about it:
Why Do They Call Themselves "Hams"?
"Ham: a poor operator. A 'plug.'"
That's the definition of the word given in G. M. Dodge's "The Telegraph Instructor" even before there was radio. The definition has never changed in wire telegraphy. The first wireless operators were landline telegraphers who left their offices to go to sea or to man the coastal stations. They brought with them their language and much of the tradition of their older profession. In those early days, every station occupied the same wavelength-or, more accurately perhaps, every station occupied the whole spectrum with its broad spark signal. Government stations, ships, coastal stations and the increasingly numerous amateur operators all competed for time and signal supremacy in each other's receivers. Many of the amateur stations were very powerful. Two amateurs, working each other across town, could effectively jam all the other operations in the area. Frustrated commercial operators would refer to the ham radio interference by calling them "hams." Amateurs, possibly unfamiliar with the real meaning of the term, picked it up and applied it to themselves in true "Yankee Doodle" fashion and wore it with pride. As the years advanced, the original meaning has completely disappeared.
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Here's another document on the words orgin:
http://www.qsl.net/vu2msy/vipnet/Origin_of_HAM_may2003_10.pdf
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thank you sir for the information. i guess i was misinformed about HAM being an acronym. :-\
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Chuck congratulations!
KI6RLW
Real Lowlife Wuss
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It would have been nicer to say "KI6 Really likes Waffles", or as KathySC would say "Really Loves Wife".
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Even easier to remember "Really Loves Wrightwood"
Almost like it was planned!
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Real Lumpy Waistline?
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So tonight, John announced Chuck on the list as "the newest ham"... Geeze, I always thought he was the "oldest". Was I wrong? ;)
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Joyce would be the oldest one by far!!! ;D ;D I'd like to include Hank in this equation too (since he should have his license in July). That would make me much younger than both of them. John is just a few months behind me. Bob looks a lot older than us. Anyway you are as old as you feel!!
I forgot Miles, isn't he in his late sixties ;D. Jack is 70 something, I feeling younger already!
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Chuck - I'm disappointed in you. I can't believe you overlooked a chance to take a shot at me. :( But then we all know you're much older than I am.
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Congratulations to Class #6 and others, who took tests today.
We have 7 new Technicians.
Special recognition to Forest Gal for scoring 100%. You go Gal!
Two people passed their Technician and General in the same session.
One upgrade to General
One upgrade to Extra
Another VERY successful test and I ma VERY proud of everyone for doing so well.
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Thanks, Clint! And thank you for being such a good instructor, and for providing the class for us. Now the REAL learning begins. ;)
Congratulations to you for passing your Extra Class test! And congrats to everyone for their accomplishments. :2thumbsup:
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Congratulations to everyone passing today!
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When is the next class?
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The next regular cycle would be winter '09.
Like maybe January.
But if a bunch of people (10) want one sooner. I will do one sooner.
Three folks who were coming missed this one. I only have room for a limited number. Once the class is full
I start to turn folks away. So there were empty chairs this time. There will be a non refundable fee for all future classes.
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It was nice to meet so many nice people today, and now they're all real radio operators. I finally met Clint, and he's the real deal. He mentioned only in passing that he was the one who passed the extra class license. That's a feat.
Traditionally, the extra class gentry are the ones who can take a length of wire, a battery, and a handful of resisters and capacitors, and make a functioning transceiver. Thus, it is a class of operators not be be trifled with. Plus, they can receive a four-character license (W1AW, for example). Very good stuff, and I'm proud to say I now know Clint, as well as the others I encountered this morning.
See ya'll on the airwaves.
Oh, hey... Does anybody know where I can buy a cheap radio? :)
Now that I can play, I will be looking for CW operators with whom to chat. (once I get a radio, as noted)
73s
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Check your PMs
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Congratulations to everyone.
And congratulations to Forestgal (AKA "Splash" ;) ) for the great score!!
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Congratulations to all the new hams and to those that passed their upgrade tests.
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Hopefully the new hams know that they can listen to the weekly Wrightwood Disaster Preparedness net using the online scanner.
Listen in on Sunday evenings at 6pm: http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/scanner/
This weekly Net is the most active in the area and is held on the Table Mountain 2 meter repeater.
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I listened to the entire net procedure tonight for the first time, on the online scanner, and I thought it was very interesting, especially now that some of it makes more sense. Some very interesting info was distributed. Listening to the actual transmissions helped clear up some of the questions that were on the exam, the answers to which I learned purely by rote memory, and not because I actually knew what it meant. I had listened to partial transmissions a few times before, and it made so little sense that I quickly gave up.
I'll give you your daily chuckle, at my own expense. When the disaster net was first started, and was announced that check-in was at the Table Mountain 2 meter repeater, I thought that participants actually had to drive up to Table Mountain and sign in some log book or something. I had NO idea of what any of that meant, and entailed. I remember thinking about what kind of a pain is that, to have to drive to TM every Sunday night at 6 p.m. ??? It didn't take me long to figure out that part..... ;D
OMG I've got a lot to learn! :o :-\
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When is the next Ham class?
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Sorry, I goofed....wrong place....OOPS
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When is the next Ham class?
Check Clint's post on the previous page, it's reply #208, right underneath your question about when is the next class. ;)
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The next regular cycle would be winter '09.
Like maybe January.
But if a bunch of people (10) want one sooner. I will do one sooner.
Three folks who were coming missed this one. I only have room for a limited number. Once the class is full
I start to turn folks away. So there were empty chairs this time. There will be a non refundable fee for all future classes.
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Is Hank one of the new Hams?
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Is Hank one of the new Hams?
Yup, call him general Hank. :2thumbsup:
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Hank passed his Technician Class and General Class in one sitting. First try on both tests.
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I knew he would be one of the ranking Hams!! Or Rank Ham, one of those.
Did Kris get her general, I hope so! I'd hate to think she was outranked by him.
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Yes,
Kris passed her upgrade to General.
Ron Smith also passed his Technician and General at the same test.
Hey Chuck, what is your brother-in-laws call?
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He signs everything with K6CTW.
This is from the AARL web site when he was on Jay Leno-
In May 2005, Margelli and partner Ken Miller, K6CTW, enjoyed their "15 minutes of Amateur Radio fame" with an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC. Using Morse code, the two radio amateurs went head to head with US cell-phone text messaging champ Ben Cook and his partner to see which mode would get the message through in the shortest time. Margelli, Miller and Morse won hands down.
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He signs everything with K6CTW.
This is from the AARL web site when he was on Jay Leno-
I remember watching that.. good segment. And of course, here it is, thanks to Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhsSgcsTMd4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhsSgcsTMd4)
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Here are our new Wrightwood Amateur Radio Operators
Cindy Ambrose KI6SLH Tech
David Banning KI6SLI Tech
Dechene Cecil KI6SLE Tech
Larry Cecil KI6SLF Tech
Karin Core KI6SLC Tech
Ron Earl KI6SLD Tech
Hank Hallmark KI6SLJ General
Helena Smith KI6SLG Tech
Ron Smith KI6SLK General
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Well, Karen would be SLC, Sweet Lovable Core
Hank would be SLJ, Silly Little Jokester
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Well, Karen would be SLC, Sweet Lovable Core
Hank would be SLJ, Silly Little Jokester
Awwwwwwwww! (Blush, blush!) ;D
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One of my sisters has a more appropriate suggestion for SLC -
She Likes Chardonnay
;D ;D Works for me!! ;)
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And for after dinner..
She Likes Cabernet!!!
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I wish make a public thank you to Miles Wagner for his guidance, motivation and help with our ham radio training class.
I am happy to report that the Big Pines Camp Association had 12 of 12 people pass the technician exam tonight. This group included an 11 year son of one of the camp directors.
Great job and congratulation to the following:
John
Katherine
Alan
Robert
Talon
Byron
John
Sloan
Jonathan
Robert
Jim
Tom
We as a group and individually have taken a big step in adding to and improving our disaster preparedness.
Thanks again Miles!
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Congratulations to all of the new hams!
(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/kw6ww/images/1.26.09.Hams.JPG)
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The class was fun to teach! I really look forward to all studying for their General exam next.
We are going to schedule an antenna building party in the near future too.
Congratulations to all, including the Boy Scout from Troop 351 in Wrightwood!
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Congrats everyone!
1 correction - Jonathon should be Joseph (but that won't matter once we get call-signs, eh?)
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I really look forward to all studying for their General exam next.
Are there any "General" classes planned?
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Congrats everyone!
1 correction - Jonathon should be Joseph (but that won't matter once we get call-signs, eh?)
I apologize for the wrong name. I seem to have a mental block at times with Josephs name.
There used to be a guy who worked there with Mitch named Jonathan and I often revert back and use to wrong name.
Again, my apologies to JOSEPH.
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It's ok Elk, slip ups like that happen with age :-X
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Congratulations to all of you for a fine job. I enjoyed mentoring you through the license process.
KI6VLK Emery, James S
KI6VLP Hamilton, Sloan
KI6VLL Delgado, Thomas D
KI6VLM Bourbonnais, Catherine M
KI6VLN Stradley, Robert D
KI6VLO Feigenbaum, Alan
KI6VLQ Bauer, John L
KI6VLR Mondragon, Joseph
KI6VLS White, Byron J
KI6VLT Garcia, Robert L
KI6VLU Bourbonnais, John C
KI6VLV Stradley, Talon M
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My friend John Bauer has always been a Ham. Now its just official. His addition brings the Fire Safe Council Board to 100% of board members being Hams.
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:elefant:
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Hey Tomas... you shouldn't be operating a radi if you are seeing pink elephants.
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My friend John Bauer has always been a Ham. Now its just official. His addition brings the Fire Safe Council Board to 100% of board members being Hams.
Just add HAM to his long list of accomplishments...
BPCA Board Member
Wrightwoodian of the year
Fire Safe Council Board Member
Lion President (past)
Honorary Mayor of Big Pines
I'm sure I missed some of his other accomplishments, and like Chuck I am proud to call him friend as well.
Congrats!
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You forgot
-Santa Claus
-Legend in his own mind
-Sweet lips
-BBQ Wiener Chef
;D
To help you remember the suffix
Very lame quack
Very loud quacker
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My friend John Bauer has always been a Ham. Now its just official. His addition brings the Fire Safe Council Board to 100% of board members being Hams.
I have to correct myself. We have one FSC member (Al) who does not have his Ham license. We do have 10 of 11 that are Hams (91%).
Come on Grumpy, get licensed!
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;D I made my first transmission today. Thanks to everyone that let me know I was heard.
I'll be shopping for extendable antennaes very soon. Does the place in Rancho carry them?
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We have a new earthquake celebrity ham:
Kate Hutton of Cal Tech Seismology earned her Amateur Technician license last Saturday and was seen at the Burbank HRO (Ham Radio Outlet) purchasing her first handheld radio!
Her call sign is: KI6WPX
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Very good.
Another celebrity ham:
Dr. FISCHBECK, GEORGE R, KE6SBY was in my Tech class. Weatherman for ABC.
KE6SBT
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How about KI6WPG? Passed on Saturday and showed up on the database tonight....
We all know him........................................
Congratulations to Chief Pat Dennen on earning his amateur license!
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Seven more passed their Element -2 (Technician) tests today. Including one 11 year old young lady.
CSCEs already mailed so call signs should be posted on the FCC ULS in less than 10 days.
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Congratulations to two new HAMS here in Wrightwood. They took the exam last weekend at the Bass Pro Shop and passed. They have just been issued their call signs from the FCC.
Paul: KJ6CTB
Jean: KJ6CTD
Paul and Jean are volunteers with the Grassy Hollow group (Volunteers of the Angeles National Forest). Paul also is one of the USFS Volunteers working out of the Big Pines Station.
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Congratulations!!!
I think I was sitting next to them when I was taking my General Test...
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Also congratulations to WE6DGR for passing the General exam :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
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Thanks John ;D
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Congratulations to the latest group of Wrightwood Hams!
KJ6DXY Mauldin, William C
KJ6DXZ Lovett, Richard G
KJ6DYA Barrington, Arnold J E
KJ6DYB Delgado, Lori W
KJ6DYC Brenizer, Robert D
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Wow, I just went to the QRZ site and didn't see it...You must have went to the FCC site? Thanks.
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The QRZ database isn't updated until after the FCC issues the callsigns.
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Yes, congrats to all!!!
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FireFighter/Paramedic/Engineer from Wrightwood Fire Station 101
KJ6DZW TURNER, STEVE M
Congratulations Steve!
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Congratulations to the new hams!
KJ6GGO Lori Harrington
KJ6GGP Michael Harrington
KJ6GGQ George Ashworth - General
KJ6GGR John Pfaff
KJ6GGS Darrell Sikes
KJ6GGT Richard Mann
KJ6GGU Debbie Mann
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Darn you are quick! I just looked this morning and did not see my name!
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Congratulations everyone! :2thumbsup:
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Congratulations to you all!
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Thanks! It only took us 2 years from the time we took the class! Thanks to John, who kept me in the loop, and encouraged us to take the test, we finally did it! Thanks John!
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Congratulations to all the new hams and we hope to hear many of you on our Sunday night net on the Table Mountain 2 meter repeater. It is great practice for learning how your radios work and learning to be comfortable talking on your radios. :2thumbsup:
Bob
KI6CXI
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Congratulations to all the new Hams! I look forward to QSOs with each and every one of you!
73
Matt/N4MAN
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:wave:
Congrats~!
Now you may feel like this :o the first time you go to push the pickle, but don't do this :-X
Get out there and say :wavey:
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Congrats everyone, have fun!
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(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/ham/HamPerfectExam2.JPG)
who are these hams?
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2nd Class
KI6CXC Kathy Smith
KI6CXD Steven Conner
KI6CXE Melissa Vondra
KI6CXF Chuck Nelson
KI6CXG Joyce Harrison
KI6CXH Phil Vondra
KI6CXI Bob Fino
1st Class
KG6ZEP John Aziz
KG6ZEQ Cindy Aziz
KG6ZER Jim Wilkins
KG6ZES Mike Troeger
KG6ZET Mat Naas
KG6ZEU Susan Crew
KG6ZEV Jack Smith
KG6ZEW Alan Paz
oh... but I still don't know... :laugh:
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29 HAMS in 24 months
Class one............May 2005
KG6ZEP John Aziz
KG6ZEQ Cindy Gustafson-Aziz
KG6ZER James Wilkins
KG6ZES Mike Troeger
KG6ZET Matthew Naas
KG6ZEU Susan Crew
KG6ZEV Jack Smith
KG6ZEW Alan Paz
Class two............March 2006
KI6CXC Kathy Smith
KI6CXD Steven Conner
KI6CXE Melissa Vondra
KI6CXF Chuck Nelson
KI6CXG Joyce Harrison
KI6CXH Phil Vondra
KI6CXI Bob Fino
KI6DCF Bryant Mcgrath
Class three...........September 2006
KI6FHO Scott Cunningham
KI6FHP Kari Zan
KI6FHQ Lee Manning
KI6FHR Elizabeth Manning
KI6FHS Virginia Martin
KI6FHT Keven Bom
KI6FHU William Plummer
KI6FHV Alex Garibay
Class four...........March 2007
KI6IMF Robert Morgan
KI6IMG Jeff Gosseh (should be Gossett ?)
KI6IMH Mary Young
KI6IMI James Diers
KI6IMO Ken Walter
will I have to pay extra if I use my FIGHT ON name?
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Congratulations to the new hams!
KJ6TAT Bob Kittleman
KJ6TAR Brian Newberry
KJ6TAQ Bruce LaClaire
KJ6TAO Dan Filter
KJ6TAK John More
KJ6TAS Randy Marbach
KJ6TAL Ray Olsen
KJ6TAN Shirley Cowley
KJ6TAP Stan Souders
KJ6TAM Vicki Arseneau