[K6NCG] Fwd: Ham License Re-exam

[billgibson at fuse.net]

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From: billgibson at fuse.net 
To: "MICHAEL J SHIMP" <mjshimp at msn.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 2:26:44 PM 
Subject: Re: Ham License Re-exam 



Hi Mike, 
I had a similar experience with my expired license in the late 70s. I took all the tests in one day including the Extra Class which required the code. 
To prepare, I didn't have a paper-tape TG-34A code machine like the one in the K6NCG shack but I had something new called cassette tapes! 
The code test was not too bad once I calmed down and realized I was going to survive the experience. My ET school training has served me well 
over the years, not just for amateur radio but also for every job I've had. I work the local repeaters now with my Japanese built radio (sad) but my 
ham friends have convinced me to get on 160 meters so I'm building a homebrew rig to work the locals . The big challenge is the antenna for 160 and 
I don't have a final plan for this yet. I'm replacing my old R-22 AC Condenser with a new R-410a unit, so back to work for me. 73's my friend.   
  
Bill - K4UC 
  
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From: "MICHAEL J SHIMP" <mjshimp at msn.com> 
To: billgibson at fuse.net 
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 11:10:48 AM 
Subject: K6NCG Stereo Amp 


Hi Bill:  I went though ET-A School in December 1963 to October 1964.  I was a member of the 
Ham Shack until we graduated, and left T.I.  Our people all worked the Alaskan earth quake 
in April, 1964.  I still keep in contact with Pete Van Putton, WA6UDU, and Bill Crowley, K1NIT. 
Your Stereo amp looks great.  I shipped a Kilo watt power supply home with lots of spare parts 
that I got at the Ham Shack and at the radio surplus stores on Market street in S.F.  I got some 
used wood from the supply dept. where they shipped from at T.I.  and made a big box and 
painted it Blue.  I put my address on it and we got a Navy Pick-Up, probley from Supply Dept. 
took the big box over their, and they weighed it and I payed for the shipping, and sent it home. 
When I went home on leave from ET school it was waiting for me in the garage.  Dad put it away until I got home.   My call at the time was WA0EBH.  I am now K0EBH.  My licence expired when I was in the Navy on active duty, so I didn't renew it at that time.  I didn't think 
I could pass the code test at that time.   I have gotten interested in Ham Radio now that I am 
retired from John Deere, and the Naval Reserve.  Over a 4 month period took and passed all 
the tests, Technician, General, and Amateur Extra.  I will never let my licence expire again. 
I have to get my station connected and back on the air. I am going to practice my C.W. and  
get on 40 meters.   It will be slow at first, but fun.    73's and have a great day.  Mike Shimp, 
K0EBH