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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bob, welcome aboard...... K4bhe...Phil</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 11, 2012 9:52 AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [LakelandARC] New guy on the
air-waves - Introduction</DIV>
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<P>Greetings,<BR><BR>My name is Bob and I live in Zephyrhills. I am new to
amateur radio having recieved my Tech license in Sept. 2011. I contacted
(LARC)Patrick,KI4CDY in Feb to take the General exam. On March 6th I aced the
exam and shortly there after applied for a vanity call sign. During my working
career my friends always called me by my initials and finding the call n4BVO
available, I ask for it.<BR><BR>After 4 years and a couple of months in the
Navy I attended Tampa Technical Institute and came away with a degree in
Electronic Communication in 1971. I took the FCC exam and obtained a license,
but never used it, and it has long since expired.<BR><BR>I have worked as an
electrician doing residential, commercial, and finally on into the industrial
field. I also worked for Motorola, in Ft. Lauderdale, Lykes Pasco in Dade
City, and finally a 28 year hitch with C. F. Industries just South of
Zephyrhills.<BR><BR>My interest in amateur radio was sparked by an article I
read where a group in California adapted VHF & UHF radio to the
communication system on their motorcycles. At last, something to take the
place of CB. I have the interface to add a dual band to my GoldWing, but the
wiring is still a work in progress.<BR><BR>I have attended 3 of the LARC
meetings and I like that the club is 'year round', and not just seasonal. My
app and dues are in the mail.<BR><BR>Two trips to the HamCation, Orlando in
February was a costly one for me, but I now have a decent station that should
last for many years. PSK-31 is my mode of choice for the time being. I hope to
participate in the LARC 2012 Field Day where I expect to learn a lot. Also
having fun on the 2X2 RagChew most every afternoon. Charlie, KI4CRI, does a
great job and topics for discussion are endless.<BR><BR>Just think, in 20
years or so, I may be one of the 'old timers'.<BR><BR>See
ya,<BR>N4BVO-Bob<BR><BR></P></DIV><!-- end group email --></BODY></HTML>