[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Hello, getting back into the hobby after some years of inactivity

[Ian]

We're a very active club so whatever your interest, we can accommodate!
73, Ian N8IK


On Tue, Jul 5, 2022 at 6:56 PM Amanda Lee <amandainparadise777 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hello everyone,
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> I just bought a Baofeng UV-S9X3 5 Watt Tri-Band Radio from Amazon for
> around
> $33.  Since I am blind, I was quite surprised to learn that it has voice
> output and I didn't expect it to be this accessible.
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> I also purchased new gear for HF, a Kenwood TS-590SG a Kenwood T-MF71A.
> These are older models but they are very accessible.
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> Anyway, I haven't touched a keyer paddle or a MIC for a lot of years but I
> have extra time available and would like to get to know you all again.
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> I don't expect to be able to operate a lot of HF from my townhouse, but
> hopefully I can get back into some low powered CW.
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> I read on the website that the club is running classes for licensing.  I
> personally want the Extra which I should have done this ages ago as it will
> require a lot of studying on my part, so I'll likely attend the Zoom
> sessions to get my basic knowledge up to speed.
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> If there will ever be classes for higher licensing, I sure would like to be
> notified.
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> It's great to reconnect again.  If there's any room for help with ARES and
> related, please let me know.
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> Kindest 73's,
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> Amanda, WB4NCH
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