[TCARC-NTX] Re: Radio

[Mark Clark]

At 10:24 PM 11/28/2005 -0600, bob and carolyn wrote:
>Hi Mark
>My name in Bob Clark KB0HQI.  I saw you name on the arrl web site as a 
>volunteer for the courses offered.  I've not taken any courses to get my 
>license but only studied the books hence I know next to nothing about 
>HF.  I have a radio 756 pro 2 and a 1799 MFJ antenna, which I don't think 
>is tuned correctly.  I really need some help getting on the air since I 
>don't think my setup is working properly.  I was thinking about taking the 
>arrl antennea course.  Would you recommend that?  I really need some 
>practical knowledge.  I live close to you 5317 Jerri ln 76117 so you were 
>the one I chose to write.  My cell is 817-320-3680.   You can email me 
>though if you don't have time to talk.   Thanks Bob C


Hi Bob:

I listed myself as a mentor for the EmComm courses, but I've not taken the 
Antenna Modelling course, but I am kind of familiar with it.  I do not 
think it would be of much practical use to you as it is really about using 
software to model different antenna designs and doesn't really cover the 
basics of antenna theory.  A better resource, in my opinion,  would be the 
W4RNL website that has lots of practical information as well as a 
considerable amount of antenna theory and notes on antenna modelling as 
well, if that is of interest to you.  Here's the 
link:  http://www.cebik.com/radio.html

There is also little better reference than the ARRL Antenna Book.  I have 
had my copy for over 20 years and it is well thumbed and referred to often.  :)

I think the best way to become active in radio is to get involved with a 
local group.  I am involved with the Tri-County Amateur Radio Club, which 
is a very active group.  We usually meet on the first Saturday of the month 
at Catfish O'Harley's Restaurant in Azle.  Our website is at 
http://wc5c.org .  We will not be having a meeting this weekend, though, 
because we have our annual Christmas party next weekend.  If you are 
interested in meeting the folks in the club, let me know and I'll send you 
the directions/particulars on the party.  We'd love to have you come out 
and meet everyone.

We have a net on thursdays at 8pm on 147.16+600 pl 110.9.  Drop in and say 
hi there as well.

Hope all that is some help.

73!

mark-


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