Monday, February 22, 2016

Technician License...Finally!!!

I finally earned my Technician's license!!! Only took about 50 years (literally).  Was into electronics and radios as a young teen way back in the 60s, first building a Knightkit shortwave receiver (with plugin coils for each band) and later moving on to Heathkits (too many kits even to mention).  I learned Morse code as a Boy Scout so that was no problem. Just never got around to taking the exam.  There is no longer a code requirement so passing was a cinch.  My call sign is KM4RIO.  All I need now is a radio!   With my birthday approaching (April 20th), I've got my eye on a Yaesu FT-450D...