Morse Code
11-27-2007, 06:21 PM
#12
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Originally Posted by HaveTacitBlue
My CFI always gave me crap about just listening to the NAVAID ID. Didn't matter that I learned the code when I was 16, circa 19[mumble]. Honestly, though, I didn't know what it was he expected I do to identify the station. Point at each letter as it was transmitted? *Whatever*!
I worked hard to gain an ear for 20wpm and always love to hear the CW on the airwaves. My hat's off to those old Navy boys bugging along at 40+. Sadly, morse is no longer a requirement for *any* FCC amateur license.
In any case, cool way to bring someone into the ranks of ham radio!
I worked hard to gain an ear for 20wpm and always love to hear the CW on the airwaves. My hat's off to those old Navy boys bugging along at 40+. Sadly, morse is no longer a requirement for *any* FCC amateur license.
In any case, cool way to bring someone into the ranks of ham radio!
Are you a ham operator?
11-28-2007, 12:51 AM
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Yup, I maintain my license as N4MRO (FCC makes it easy to keep that renewed). If I ever get to a point where I can build a nest, I'd like to put a shack back together. New cars being all computerized and electrically sensitive like they are, I'm a might concerned about installing anything mobile.
What would be really cool, if I wasn't pursuing a life of poverty, would be to operate aeronautical mobile, like K4NBN (SK), if you had ever heard of that character.
Other than that, I mainly keep up with things vicariously through my life-long friend, KB4PML (who has been keeping my Icom 706MKIIG safe and warm in his mobile operating platform - Ford Explorer - since I gave up the sedentary life several years back).
You?
What would be really cool, if I wasn't pursuing a life of poverty, would be to operate aeronautical mobile, like K4NBN (SK), if you had ever heard of that character.
Other than that, I mainly keep up with things vicariously through my life-long friend, KB4PML (who has been keeping my Icom 706MKIIG safe and warm in his mobile operating platform - Ford Explorer - since I gave up the sedentary life several years back).
You?
11-28-2007, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by HaveTacitBlue
Yup, I maintain my license as N4MRO (FCC makes it easy to keep that renewed). If I ever get to a point where I can build a nest, I'd like to put a shack back together. New cars being all computerized and electrically sensitive like they are, I'm a might concerned about installing anything mobile.
What would be really cool, if I wasn't pursuing a life of poverty, would be to operate aeronautical mobile, like K4NBN (SK), if you had ever heard of that character.
Other than that, I mainly keep up with things vicariously through my life-long friend, KB4PML (who has been keeping my Icom 706MKIIG safe and warm in his mobile operating platform - Ford Explorer - since I gave up the sedentary life several years back).
You?
What would be really cool, if I wasn't pursuing a life of poverty, would be to operate aeronautical mobile, like K4NBN (SK), if you had ever heard of that character.
Other than that, I mainly keep up with things vicariously through my life-long friend, KB4PML (who has been keeping my Icom 706MKIIG safe and warm in his mobile operating platform - Ford Explorer - since I gave up the sedentary life several years back).
You?
Nice to see that we've got hams out there on APC!
11-28-2007, 02:05 PM
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Well, sir, sounds like a fine business setup you've got going and plan to have. Froogled for the price of the 706 nowadays and see it's still around a grand (or is it now *just* a grand?). Seems like I bought mine in '99 or so and rolled around with it in my Suburban for few years before I hit the road for the nomadic consultant life that left little time for such things. Ironically, I see that there is a hamfest in the area this weekend, so if I get time I might try to get over to it before the doors close. I do miss not having the aviation band available in my vehicle (other than the IC-24AT). Back when I had the radio, I enjoyed listening to the occasional aircraft passing by on the approach/departure frequencies but I didn't really know that much about what was going on as I had only just begun taking lessons as a "gentleman" pilot.
Anyway, I see you have chosen as your avatar is one of the finest pieces of machinery ever made. Never got around to procuring one myself, though a couple of friends of mine swear by theirs.
In any case, nice to make your acquaintance and, as it appears you are a frequent poster, I'm sure I'll see you around.
Anyway, I see you have chosen as your avatar is one of the finest pieces of machinery ever made. Never got around to procuring one myself, though a couple of friends of mine swear by theirs.
In any case, nice to make your acquaintance and, as it appears you are a frequent poster, I'm sure I'll see you around.
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