Starting in 3rd grade I read every electronics and amateur radio book in the school library and kept an interest for years. Passed the basic code exam in Boy Scouts. I’ve dealt with electricity and electronics on the fringes all my life. A friend mentioned that there would be a hamfest nearby on June 13th. We were still waiting for the power to be restored so it was at least an opportunity to stay in air conditioning for a few hours. Two days prior I learned that they would be testing for new licenses and upgrades. I hadn’t taken a practice test in 5 months and had never read a study manual but decided that for $15 I would risk it. I was flabbergasted when one of the volunteer examiners asked if I wanted to test for the General license which is the step above the entry level Technician license. I missed passing the General but had the Technician license.
I’m really more interested in being able to help during emergency situations than making it a full blown hobby. Like machining, it’s a means to an end. Trying to keep my wallet safe.
I’m really more interested in being able to help during emergency situations than making it a full blown hobby. Like machining, it’s a means to an end. Trying to keep my wallet safe.