[TowerTalk] Re: Newbie

[Jim White, K4OJ]

Having a military background I think you will prefer HF!

I would guess your major pivotal factor will become amount of  investment...

Once you know a ballpark number you can work backwards to

How much land

And from there it will play out...

Decisions as to antennas will spring form there... the current era of HF 
multi band yagis are pretty impressive and you get a lot of bang for 
your boom!  If you do decide to pursue low bands, the next questions 
will dictate the way your antenna project will go from there...

I am guessing you will look forward to DXing and perhaps contesting - 
something tells me that just talking to a guy in the same county on a 
handheld is not what you have in mind!  I seem to remember that subs use 
a lot of very low frequency stuff - if LF (80 or 150 meters) is 
something you want to pursue your lot size will become a factor in a hurry.

You may wish to look at some of the goodie boxes for enhancing audio - 
the newer rigs have the DVP built in but there are a lot of accessory 
boxes which may help you to enjoy hearing a little bit more... some of 
these boxes are a godsend to older gear and are readily available on the 
used market.

Welcome - have a blast!

Jim, K4OJ
Near Tampa, FL


John Parker wrote:

> All,
> 
> I'm so thankful for all of the information that I received from this 
> list.  Thank you all so much!  It looks like I have some homework and 
> looking at what aspect of Ham Radio I want to get involved in.  I will 
> do my homework and then come back with some specific questions.
> 
> This list is a great source of information.  I don't think that I will 
> have too many problems with my Morse Code.  I was a Radioman in the U.S. 
> Navy (Submarines).  I retired 10+ years ago and at that time I could 
> copy 18wpm.  But, my hearing has changed over the years as well.  I only 
> have about 30% in my right and 65% in my left.
> 
> I already have allot of gear.  Mainly Boatanchors; Heathkit, National, 
> Hallicrafters, James Millen, etc.
> 
> 
> Hope to see you all on the airwaves soon!!!
> 
> Again, thanks for everything.
> 
> 73s  John
> 
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