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06-21-2017, 09:17 AM
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if you are going to get your General still I would suggest th FT-857d has your HF and UHF/VHF all in one rig
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Yes I'm planning to get my General, this makes sense, I'll take a look.
Thx,
Steve
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06-21-2017, 10:05 AM
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My first radio as well, did not regret it, plus it makes a great backup when you buy that big base radio. Lol.
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06-22-2017, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by StevL
Yes I'm planning to get my General, this makes sense, I'll take a look.
Thx,
Steve
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Ordered mine and used a 10% off coupon was able to purchase extras with the discount!!
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06-22-2017, 06:53 AM
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Go for the General, it opens up a whole new world. W5CI
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07-03-2017, 11:10 AM
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I just installed my first ham radio, a Yaesu FT-400dr/xdr. Been on the air a day and love this radio.
Taking the general this coming Saturday, then off to shop for another with hf.
Looks like this can get addicting 
Steve
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07-22-2017, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by StevL
I just installed my first ham radio, a Yaesu FT-400dr/xdr. Been on the air a day and love this radio.
Taking the general this coming Saturday, then off to shop for another with hf.
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Hi Steve; how did the General test go? I'm about a month behind you in the licensing process. Just signed up for the Ham Test Online software program. Looks pretty bullet-proof! Now that I'm retired, I can get more time devoted to it and get my ticket!
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07-23-2017, 10:10 AM
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Hi Steve; how did the General test go? I'm about a month behind you in the licensing process. Just signed up for the Ham Test Online software program. Looks pretty bullet-proof! Now that I'm retired, I can get more time devoted to it and get my ticket!
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Yes I passed the general exactly three weeks aft the tech. They asked all the right questions
Jump right in, I'm having a blast talking with local guys on vhf/uhf. Still haven't decided on my next radio. Had some thoughts about putting a base station in our motor coach, but then I will not be spending that kind of time on a radio while vacationing.
Best of luck Joe, it's pretty simple except the extra imo. It's going to take a few months for me to understand the extra material.
Thx for asking Joe.
Steve
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07-23-2017, 11:44 AM
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Great to hear. The extra is not all that hard really. Go for it.
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07-23-2017, 02:13 PM
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Congrats!
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07-23-2017, 03:44 PM
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I tried several times for my extra. the code stopped me..
at 18wpm it turned to mud to my ears.
been out of it for some years now.. still have radios in basement.
and short wave receiver in garage..
N8BSJ.. Advanced..
first call was KA8IJT.. do not remember the year.
Congratulations on your Tests..
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07-23-2017, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck_Hammer
I tried several times for my extra. the code stopped me..
at 18wpm it turned to mud to my ears.
been out of it for some years now.. still have radios in basement.
and short wave receiver in garage..
N8BSJ.. Advanced..
first call was KA8IJT.. do not remember the year.
Congratulations on your Tests..
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There is no longer a code requirement. Done away with fir all license classes several years ago.
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2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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07-24-2017, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by StevL
Yes I passed the general exactly three weeks aft the tech. They asked all the right questions
Jump right in, I'm having a blast talking with local guys on vhf/uhf. Still haven't decided on my next radio. Had some thoughts about putting a base station in our motor coach, but then I will not be spending that kind of time on a radio while vacationing.
Best of luck Joe, it's pretty simple except the extra imo. It's going to take a few months for me to understand the extra material.
Thx for asking Joe.
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Congratulations Steve! Now if my brain has a few more storage windings left, I'll have my ticket by end of summer! I'm going to try to get my oldest brother's Call - N9ASL - as he went SK in 1993.
Best!
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07-24-2017, 03:07 PM
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Quote:
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There is no longer a code requirement. Done away with fir all license classes several years ago.
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I might have to crack open a book or 2...
always wanted the Extra...
Thank You, 7,3's
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07-25-2017, 08:24 AM
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I might have to crack open a book or 2...
always wanted the Extra...
Thank You, 7,3's
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