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'nother newbie

Brick

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Hi everybody. I"m a newbie.
I started getting interested in amateur radio a few months ago. Getting ready to take the Technician test in May when the local club has their meeting. And today, I got my first radio: a Yaesu FT-227. The antenna & power supply will have to wait until next payday.

Nice to meet y'all.

-Brick
 

Welcome to the forum :) Are you going to use that 2m radio in the house, mobile, or ??

Don't forget to show us the pics (y)
 
Congrats on your ticket! Don't let the ol' h.f. boys on here badger you into upgrading unless you're ready,lol! :eek:
Enjoy getting your feet wet.
73's
n9zas
 

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