[TNham] New to the list and ham radio

[bfarnham]

Don -

We'll be happy to see you! I'm in Harriman (work in Knoxville). The RCARC has 
a fine group of diverse folks in it. We'll do all we can to help you in your 
ham pursuits. I look forward to seeing you Thursday night.

One thing I'd like to offer as you get started: Ham radio is a REALLY big 
field. There's plenty for everybody to enjoy. As you become involved, don't be 
afraid or hesitant to try new things. There's so much to do within what's 
called amateur radio. Some things you'll like, some you won't care for. Only 
way you'll know is give it a try. What's somebody else's cup of tea may not be 
yours. But whatever your cup(s) of tea wind up to be, there's somebody else 
out there who can help you with it.

YOu can check out the club's website, if you haven't alread, at:
http://www.ke4rx.org

Also you can find loads by going to:
http://www.arrl.org

See you Thursday,
73,
Bill Farnham, KI4FZT
ARES EC - Roane County


>===== Original Message From Donald McMurray <donmcm63 at bellsouth.net> =====
>Hello everyone!
>
>I just joined this list last night, and I wanted to introduce myself.
>My name is Donald McMurray, and I'm from Kingston, TN. That is about
>30 minutes west of Knoxville on I-40.
>
>I am 28years old, and I am still in college. I have become very
>interested in ham radio over the past year or so. I am going to my
>first meeting of our local amateur radio club tomorrow night. I am on
>a tight budget, so I wanted to ask the list if anyone could recommend
>an inexpensive way to get started? My main intrest is on HF DXing on
>lsb and usb, especially on the 75 meter band.
>
>I am going to get some study materials from the club tomorrow night
>to practice so I can take my licensing test. Do you all think it is
>okay to try to start with the general class license?
>
>I look forward to being an active member of this list and learning
>from all of you!
>
>Thanks,
>
>Donald McMurray
>mailto:donmcm63 at bellsouth.net
>
>
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