[LakelandARC] New to amateur radio

[Sarel Botha]

Thanks so much for everyone's suggestions.

My radio came in the mail. It's a dual-band handheld, the TYT UVF1. I've 
been listening to a few repeaters the last few days and I'm itching to 
hit that PTT button.

Regards,
Sarel

On 11/23/2011 8:11 PM, Sarel Botha wrote:
>
> Hi, Everyone,
>
> Recently I became interested in amateur radio and decided to get my
> license. I plan on taking the exam at the next opportunity on December
> 3rd. I've ordered a dual-band handheld radio to get started with.
>
> To prepare for the exam I've been studying by reading all the questions
> in the question pool. If I don't understand a particular subject or
> terminology I then go research it until I feel comfortable with what the
> question is asking. Do you have any suggestions for additional reading
> material?
>
> Thanks,
> Sarel
>
> 
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