scatter
NES Member
I am embarrassed to say that I took and passed my exam 2 1/2 years ago and am not yet on the airwaves. I went in for the Tech exam and managed to pass General and Extra while I was there. Life has intervened, especially trying to build a new house that has taken much longer that it should have because of contractor problems.
I want to get going now. I would like a recommendation on a good basic setup that will allow me to take advantage of the Extra license without having to buy more equipment once I get some experience. Looking for recommendations on a radio, cable and an antenna.
I live on top of a mountain and I think I need an antenna that directs flat/down instead of up. I am planning on mounting it in my attic. The antenna location will be about 40 linear feet from the radio.
I researched all this stuff back when I took the exam but time has moved on and I'd just like some opinions from those of you with the practical experience that I am lacking.
I want to get going now. I would like a recommendation on a good basic setup that will allow me to take advantage of the Extra license without having to buy more equipment once I get some experience. Looking for recommendations on a radio, cable and an antenna.
I live on top of a mountain and I think I need an antenna that directs flat/down instead of up. I am planning on mounting it in my attic. The antenna location will be about 40 linear feet from the radio.
I researched all this stuff back when I took the exam but time has moved on and I'd just like some opinions from those of you with the practical experience that I am lacking.