[SMCARA] Technician License

Mon Dec 7 18:49:16 EST 2020

Hi Walter,

Nice to virtually meet you. I will do that, I'll pop that in the mail 
tomorrow.

I'll give you a call here in a little while.

Scott

On 12/7/2020 6:35 PM, Walter Rupp wrote:
> Hi Scott, Your membership in SMCARA is not a requirement, but is 
> encouraged. You are welcome to participate in any or all of our Club 
> activities, just show up on line with  us. Check out our SMCARA web 
> site as well.
>
> You are welcome to join SMCARA by sending a check for $20.00 to our 
> mailbox in California, Maryland 20619. Our address is:
> SMCARA, P. O. Box 364, California, MD 20619.
>
> Our next on line ZOOM gab fest will be next Thursday, December 10, 
> 2020 at 1930 hrs LCL. Rob will send out an email on the reflector with 
> the necessary ID and password numbers that we can relay to you if you 
> miss them.
>
> I have an IT question that you may be able to answer, so call me when 
> you can, Walt Rupp, cell 240.298.1826.
>
> Kind regards, 73's, W3GYT, Walt Rupp, SMCARA Treasurer 2021 - 2022
>
> On Monday, December 7, 2020, 5:47:08 PM EST, Scott S. Bonk 
> <scott_bonk at premiertelecom.us> wrote:
>
>
> Thanks Rob!
>
> Nice to meet you also. I've received several emails from nice folks also
> on the mailing list. I really appreciate the warm welcome. Regarding
> Webster Field, I saw at some point that you had an SCMS email--chances
> are good that we may have unknowingly crossed paths before at Building
> 8185, if you ever get over there. I am the guy with all of the different
> right hand drive cars, if you ever see those in the parking lot or on 
> base.
>
> Yes, I pretty much have a glorified radio fleet... I could start my own
> radio dispatched taxicab service, LOL
>
> I spoke to Mike S. earlier today and he said he has my information and
> if he is able to coordinate a test he would let me know. Fingers
> crossed, we shall see! Worst case scenario I can probably do it online
> with GLAARG via video chat. I know they are proctoring online exams for
> people. But, I'd prefer to do it in person and meet some of the team.
>
> I just added the W3ZO (145.390) repeater to my scan list on my VHF
> CDM1250 today and I was pretty happy to hear lots of people talking.
>
> I have a pretty large catalog of Motorola CPS software
> (XPR/XTS/HT/Saber/MOTOTRBO, etc.), so if anyone needs anything specific,
> let me know and I can check. I also have programming cables for
> CDM1250/1550, HT750/1250/1550, and XTS2500/3000/5000 if anyone needs that.
>
> I'm very much looking forward to being more involved and will be sure to
> keep an eye on the email traffic.
>
> Thank you again for the warm welcome.
>
> Scott
>
> On 12/7/2020 5:36 PM, Rob Hoyt wrote:
> > Good Afternoon Scott!
> >  No worries at all for sending the email, we are always glad to help
> > get someone rolling. Due to the virus, most, if not all, of the in
> > person testing has halted. Over the last couple days, I have heard
> > there are some on-line testing sessions taking place. I am working now
> > to get the detail on the sessions and planned to send it out to the
> > group, so keep an eye out for that email.
> >
> > I work on Webster Field so I can always stop by if you want to chat or
> > help with anything. And nice collection of radios! Those are excellent
> > radios and if you are able to program them, which it sounds like you
> > are, they should work very well for you on the ham freqs.
> >
> > Nice to meet you and feel free reach out to the group for anything.
> > And good luck on the test when you get to take it :)
> >
> > 73, Rob - N2OMC
> > SMCARA President
> >
> > On Monday, December 7, 2020, 12:48:52 PM EST, Scott S. Bonk
> > <scott_bonk at premiertelecom.us <mailto:scott_bonk at premiertelecom.us>> 
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Good afternoon,
> >
> > I am not yet an SMCARA member, but I joined this mailing list earlier
> > this year as I am interested in getting my Technician license and
> > getting into the hobby. I hope this email doesn't disturb anyone or
> > break any rules.
> >
> > My name is Scott, I am 25, and I am a resident of St. Inigoes, MD just
> > outside of Webster Field. I have been recently studying the Technician
> > exam, and a lot of the knowledge is already familiar to me with the
> > exception of a few weak areas I am working on. I am reaching out to see
> > if anyone in the club might be willing to assist in proctoring an exam,
> > or if there are local resources available to do so. All of the test
> > sites I am finding online are 2+ hours away north of Baltimore or in
> > Virginia.
> >
> > I already have a pretty large collection of Motorola radios ready to go,
> > including HT750s, HT1250s, CDM1250/1550LS+, XTS2500/3000/5000, but I'd
> > like to get licensed and be able to actually use them as intended beyond
> > just monitoring and perhaps meet some interesting and knowledgeable
> > folks along the way.
> >
> > I would greatly appreciate any advice or input anyone has. I look
> > forward to the opportunity to perhaps become more involved with the
> > club, help out, and learn more.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Scott Bonk
> >
> > St. Inigoes, MD
> >
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