Just got my ticket

[lazypengu1n]

Hello All,

I came across a old thread about 4 years ago about classes from Nashua Area Radio Society. I signed up and took their Technician class this weekend, passed and now just waiting for my ticket. I didn't expect the pass the General test but I took it anyways. I got 19/35. "The longest 10 days..." Still way shorter than waiting for any NFA item.

They have a General and Extra class that I will be planning to take as well.

I wanted to be able to chat during my daily commute from NH to MA. I have an IT background and didn't know you could hook up radio to computers and get contacts around the world. That would be the something I like to do down the road.

At this time, I am trying to figure out the best rig for my truck - 2014 GMC Sierra 3500HD that I can use during my commute.

Currently looking at the ICOM-2730A, Firestik 2M-4. Not sure how I am going to mount the radio or antenna yet.

Any suggestions or recommendations would be great!

 

[mcshooter]

Is this Pete?

If so or not, pm me. I was in that class too

 

[lazypengu1n]

No, I'm John - 2nd row, 3 from the left, red sweater.

 

[mcshooter]

If you looked pretty much behind you, that was me

Steve

 

[lazypengu1n]

That's awesome! I assumed you passed as well?

 

[mcshooter]

Tech, yes. General, no.

 

[NHCraigT]

Congrats.

I took the Nashua tech class and passed in late 2016, and then went on to take their general and extra classes right after, and passed both.

The xyl also took their classes in 2017, and went to general level, just missing the extra test by 1.

 

[Love Machine]

Congratulations! I'll do a Gen course in Dec.

 

[Len-2A Training]

Congrats folks.

 

[Seamsealer]

Congratulations to all the new license holders. I have an Advanced class license, old timer now. Extra class, at the time, required code at 20 wpm, Advanced was only 13, I quit after 13 wpm, this gave me 95% of band usage, so this is what most of us did. I should probably study up and take the exam, now that code is not a requirement.

 

[timbo]

Congratulations to all the new license holders. I have an Advanced class license, old timer now. Extra class, at the time, required code at 20 wpm, Advanced was only 13, I quit after 13 wpm, this gave me 95% of band usage, so this is what most of us did. I should probably study up and take the exam, now that code is not a requirement.

I’m in the same boat...advanced class license since 1986. I’ve been kicking around taking my extra class test but I hate taking tests.

 

[JDL]

Congratulations
N1HM

 

[foy1der]

Congrats guys, there's a couple of good repeaters that are active during drive times. Just scan around and I'm sure you will find them.

The IC-2730 is a good looking radio. I considered it before I got my v71a. I couldn't recommend that radio enough.

 

[lazypengu1n]

Everyone that was in the class with me. I forget who was is who but all Call Signs have been assigned!!!

KC1KJQ

I will be active in the morning and afternoon commutes. Hope to hear all of you at some point.

 

[Len-2A Training]

Everyone that was in the class with me. I forget who was is who but all Call Signs have been assigned!!!

KC1KJQ

I will be active in the morning and afternoon commutes. Hope to hear all of you at some point.

Congratulations!

 

[Shark_Cage]

Congratulations!

 

[NHCraigT]

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