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Tom Thomas

01/04/2010 10:35 PM	Alert
Hey all, just wanna say 'thanks for giving me the swift kick in the pants (Craig)'. I finally took the test and passed for Tech, and am now gonna go radio shopping :) The 'store' in Tigard has a 2m (only) for $109 (don't quote me), but I'm just wondering whats the most versitile frequency for a Technician, Thanks, Tom.

Todd Eliason
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01/04/2010 11:39 PM	Alert
2 meter is the most popular for what we do. it's nice to have a dual bander with 70CM, but the 2M will cover 90% and for $109, it's hard to go wrong. Save the money and don't skimp on the antenna.

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Craig Miller
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01/05/2010 1:04 AM	Alert
Excellent! Another license achieved this winter. Way to go Tom!

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Jerry Horn

01/05/2010 1:37 AM	Alert
*Congratulations on the license!*

JERRY Enjoying the backroads of the Pacific Northwest

Craig Miller
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01/05/2010 9:52 AM	Alert
Tom, Let me know when you get your callsign and I'll add it to the list. Craig

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Tom Thomas

01/05/2010 2:55 PM	Alert
Posted By Craig Miller on 01/05/2010 9:52 AM Tom, Let me know when you get your callsign and I'll add it to the list. Craig Will do, how long's that take? I forgot to ask the volunteers.

01/05/2010 3:05 PM	Alert
Tom, just go here once a day and check here to see if your call sign has been issued: tinyurl.com/y8pejda I can't remember exactly how long it takes, but it shouldn't be more than a few weeks if I remember correctly.

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01/05/2010 6:23 PM	Alert
Congrats on getting a license. I'm still up in the air about equipment. Mine took about a week to show up.

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Tom Thomas

01/29/2010 8:37 AM	Alert
I looked at radios yesterday, and there's a 2m for $120, or a dual band (2m/440) for $240(?). Would the dual band capability be worth the extra $100+? The 'db' radio itself was much nicer, with remote capability (the face comes off) but I wonder if dual band is something a newby would find useful Bottom line, one I can get right now, the other will take some time.

Craig Miller
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01/29/2010 9:01 AM	Alert
We've only ever used 2m frequencies on the trail.

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Tom Thomas

01/29/2010 7:02 PM	Alert
Thanks Craig, that helps. The salesman was pretty cool, but seemed kinda unsure on some ?? I had. Hopefully tomorrow I'll have a radio. The store did have all the Diamond brand antennas and mounts which I thought was pretty cool, since that's what I read about on Expedition Exchange.

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