Jimmy,

JA> DS>   First, HT's weren't designed for HF. Second, it's good to hear of
JA> DS> 'old timers' willing to help you get started, gear wise. I bought my
JA> DS> first HT from a ham in the area.

JA>I've been pleasently surprised with the comradarie and willingness to
JA>help!

  In ham radio, one who helps a new ham, or another ham, is known as an
"Elmer". Being designated an "Elmer" (helping someone,
or giving back
to the hobby, as in being a VE) is the highest compliment that a ham
radio operator can receive.

JA> DS>   I would rather have more than enough VE's for several reasons:

JA>

JA>Hmm... All valid points! Will definately consider it then!

  I originally was going to stay as a Technician Class ham...but, when I
heard of them "begging and pleading for VE's at a local hamfest", I
thought "I need to upgrade to Amateur Extra to become a VE".

  The rest, as they say, is history. :)

Daryl, WX1DER
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