My name is Brent, just obtained my Technician License on 03/08/25. Looking forward to being a part of the WRL group and learn!
KJ5KLP
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Wahoo, welcome @W5SNC and CONGRATS! Keep going to General!
Hi my name is George and i just passed my Technician test yesterday and im just waiting for my call sign from the FCC. 
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Hi mark,first try, how to get started over,
Hey N0WRL, what band do you hang out on? I’d like to chat with you on HF sometime. Just got my General ticket with Hamradioprep and have a Yaesu FT-891. Getting that N0WRL call sign in my log would be HUGE. KF0TQJ
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@AJ1NG I’m mostly on 20m! I’ll keep you posted, hoping to do a lot more operating this next month 
Would love to get you in the log too - and thanks for all the support!
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Hello to all. My name is Mike and I’m new here. I have just started studying for my technician license. Looking forward to some good times and interactions with others.
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What is a good antenna to use when living in a HOA subdivision
Hello. Studying for my tech license and starting to learn about some of the clubs and repeaters in my area. Excited to finally take this step to pursue an interest of mine for many years.
Hi,
I am having problems with the 20 and 17 Meter bands of an MFJ -1848 Hexbeam .
I have replaced the wires with insulated wire according to Leo’s data .
The SWR is resonant at 13.27 and 17 .01 MHz respectively.
I have changed the wire lengths but nothing changed .
The other bands are good .
I have also changed the unun and the coax without and change .
Can you kindly suggest what else I can do ?
Many thanks and regards .
Adrian 9H2VI
What radio are you using and what bands are you wanting to operate on?
What restrictions are you under and your desired operating conditions? POTA Hunting/Local NVIS ECOM/DX pursuit/General Radio communications/etc..
Can you have a flagpole or do you have trees that can be used to suspend wires from?
Your style and restrictions can greatly influence the type of antenna(s) to use.
You can reach out to me and I will try to help you in your quest for an appropriate antenna.
Our club tech talk the month will be on stealth/HOA antennas.
73
Rodney
KJ5FWC [E] [VE] [RACES] SkyWarn
Founding Member and Beta-Tester
Good morning From Shreveport Louisiana. I am getting back into Ham after about 30 years and getting updated on all things should get my tech done next month. I look forward to building and growing with you all.
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Trying to set my radio up can you help me with this
Hi my name is Jerry. I just received my Technicians License, looking to study for my General. I’m 77yrs old and reside in Oklahoma! Equipment wise, I have a couple of handhelds and went ahead and bought the Icom IC7300. I was wondering if I could use hamsticks setup on my front deck as my antenna? Also, where can I print a band privelege chart for the Technicians Class? I am a newby, I did hold a Novice License about 40 yrs ago. I was a Morse code intercept operator during Vietnam, so I’m thinking I will be most active using CW! I can use all the help that you all can give me. Please be patient with me! About all I know about radio, is that I operated two R390 radios during my military service. Thanks in advance!
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New since 7/15/2025, used Ham Prep book and web and Ap to pass my Technician License Now KF8EPG. Is there a location on this site that covers antennas, that is my first priority in getting on the air. Thanks Bill
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Found the antenna site. Thanks Bill
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I have just started studying for my Technical License. I am excited to learn and get my license. I have always been interested, just never took the leap. Thank you you for this opportunity.
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I’m with u brother… one bite at a time I guess
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Hey all - I’m Robin and got my Tech level. I’m from Michigan. This is all so new, but exciting and excited to meet y’all!
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Im from Guatemala and I Received my Technician approval almost a year ago (october 2024), and the national communications board has NOT YET issued my certificate, Goverment licencing is bad here, clubs do all they can to speed up the process, but the Gov officials have no interest in helping Hams , ill have to wait for the license to speed up the process to General. Still happy to learn more and apply all the knowledge I’ve gathered.