Getting Started

[robk]

Is there anyone in Orange County or here abouts that holds classes? It's one thing to learn what you need to know to pass that's usually too easy it's a whole nother thing to fully understand it...which I prefer since i am allergic to sounding like a dumb@$$

Am I wrong or the HAM Radio's you cannot have HAM and Citizen Band on the same radio?

Go to http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/examsearch.phtml and enter your zip code to find a list of upcoming exams near you. Some of the organizations listed will also hold classes; check to see if they list a website.

No CB (11 meter) transmit on amateur equipment (although you can listen if your rig supports it). Although most 10 meter ham rigs can be "opened up" to transmit on CB frequencies, transmitting on those frequencies (or GMRS, FRS, etc) with non-type accepted equipment (aka ham rigs) is a no-no per FCC regs.

I still have my old Uniden 520xl CB and antenna hanging out behind the seat in the truck just in case.

Rob

[Dave_W6DPS]

Is there anyone in Orange County or here abouts that holds classes? It's one thing to learn what you need to know to pass that's usually too easy it's a whole nother thing to fully understand it...which I prefer since i am allergic to sounding like a dumb@$$...

You might try http://www.soara.org/, the South Orange Amateur Radio Association. I think they have classes. Most clubs do.

Dave_W6DPS

[ocTJ]

You might try http://www.soara.org/, the South Orange Amateur Radio Association. I think they have classes. Most clubs do.

Dave_W6DPS

Excellent thanks

I saw the post of the get together and that was close to what i was thinking and I still might go once I know a few questions to ask RE Etiquitte etc I understand the test is pretty easy to pass but it doesn't hurt to know more than necessary and some times old dogs know a few tricks