Amateur Radio Operator Roll call _ _ ... ..._ _

[Sport69]

Hello from KF9!

 

[indyjoe]

My Tech level expired in 2000. I figure I should get back into the no code Tech again.

 

[PhilB]

I used to hold an Amateur Extra class license in the 80's but let it expire. My call sign then was KK9M. It's a great hobby but at that time, raising a family, I just couldn't justify the expense. It cost a lot of money to run with the big dogs on 75 meter phone.

 

[Pami]

My Tech level expired in 2000. I figure I should get back into the no code Tech again.

KC9QKY checking in.

I don't believe they require code for any of the levels any more. I haven't upgraded out of sheer laziness.


KC9QKY clear.

 

[Digital_photog]

I used to hold an Amateur Extra class license in the 80's but let it expire. My call sign then was KK9M. It's a great hobby but at that time, raising a family, I just couldn't justify the expense. It cost a lot of money to run with the big dogs on 75 meter phone.

Wat?????
I worked YV2BYT last night on 3.795 MHz. he was running 600 watts into a carolina windom. Took me a half hour to get through the pileup. I was running an IC-703 at 5 watts into a New Carolina Windom.
New Carolina Windom by K4IWL - Len Carson - Carolina Windom Project - New Version!

 

[Digital_photog]

Passed the extra written but failed the code back when 20 wpm was still required. only scored 6 out of 10 on the code test with 7 required to pass.
studying now to upgrade from advanced to extra.
First licensed in 1967.

 

[Grizhicks]

K9TLA (G) here; BTW, I have a list of 53 hams on INGO (collected by nicknames or 'ham' threads), and another 34 or so who have expressed an interest. Would like to try and start a net sometime. -- Greg

 

[Digital_photog]

K9TLA (G) here; BTW, I have a list of 53 hams on INGO (collected by nicknames or 'ham' threads), and another 34 or so who have expressed an interest. Would like to try and start a net sometime. -- Greg

some of us have an informal arfcom net on tuesday evenings. Our best week checking was 14. If I remember right 5 were from Indiana. Indiana is the best represented state. We could start another one or have INGO join in.

 

[Redskinsfan]

N4IY here.

Originally licensed in Virginia hence the 4 call.

Terry

 

[shibumiseeker]

Got my license in 1989, still have it. Since callsign lookup outs folks pretty well, I shan't give my full call sign, but early in the the N9 series

 

[Digital_photog]

N4IY here.

Originally licensed in Virginia hence the 4 call.

Terry

Another QRP fan

Lets activate the firetower in Clark State Forest QRP. I know some who collect firetowers.

 

[indyjoe]

Got my license in 1989, still have it. Since callsign lookup outs folks pretty well, I shan't give my full call sign, but early in the the N9 series

My old callsign was N9JVV. Is that reused after a certain time or could I re qualify and reclaim it?

With no code, the test is them just written only to get re-licensed?

 

[Sailor]

KC9QNE here. We could try a 80/40 meter cw net so us Techs could join in. Computer aided cw since I dont know code yet.

 

[Bill of Rights]

My old callsign was N9JVV. Is that reused after a certain time or could I re qualify and reclaim it?

With no code, the test is them just written only to get re-licensed?

You could requalify and get it as a vanity if it's still available, which as of today, it is. I think you'd qualify and get whatever they assigned you sequentially first, but not sure.

 

[boozoo]

I think that's how it works... there's a site dedicated to vanity call tracking and information that might help you out:

N4MC's Vanity HQ

I kept thinking about applying for a new call but I just can't bear to give up NA5Z, no matter how many cool old W5 calls come up. I've had it since '82 back when Dad and I had to go to Lubbock (only offered 2x a year), Dallas, or Denver to get tested.

 

[indyjoe]

Hmmm. Looks like there is a test on the 18th in Franklin... The only thing I'd need to bone up on is the Part 97 regs. Electronics and all would be a breeze. Hmmm...

KB9EMZ. Forgot about my Novice call. Doesn't look like there is even a Novice class anymore.

 

[indytechnerd]

Got my license in 1989, still have it. Since callsign lookup outs folks pretty well, I shan't give my full call sign, but early in the the N9 series

Considering the only thing the FCC doesn't have is my pants size, I'll follow Shibum's lead.

KB9 no-code Tech license issued in 1998. Haven't upgraded, no real need/desire to. I'd rather spend that money on other toys

 

[Sailor]

The address associated with your call does not have to be your home.

 

[Sport69]

Got my license in 1989, still have it. Since callsign lookup outs folks pretty well, I shan't give my full call sign, but early in the the N9 series

I understand, I just don't worry anymore.....Being a cop I'm already a target!

 

[shibumiseeker]

I understand, I just don't worry anymore.....Being a cop I'm already a target!

Heh. I like to keep seperate parts of my life seperate. I'm the opposite, I used to not worry at all, then some good exposure to just how seriously some people take words on a screen made me go the other way.