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HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

Prerunner1982

Prerunner1982

Local Expert, Oklahoma USA
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Jeffrey Dill said:
But I have a feeling I'm going to be compelled to go deeper down the rabbit hole after checking out ARRL Field Day for the first time in June. :smile: Contesting seems like it'd be really fun.
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Go ahead and start studying... :smirk:
I enjoy contests and DX because the exchange is short, I am not a "rag chew" type. I don't care how your last doc appointment went, that you have to go to the store today, that Bob down the road put up a new antenna, that you just took your dog outside for his daily BM and it's sunny and 75 in CA..... :unamused:

I will exchange pleasantries with a DX station and thank them for answering me but there are typically other people waiting to make that contact so the QSOs are generally short.
Luckily ham radio offers a little something for everyone, even the gumpy old farts... no offense @old_man :tearsofjoy:
 
old_man

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Prerunner1982 said:
Go ahead and start studying... :smirk:
I enjoy contests and DX because the exchange is short, I am not a "rag chew" type. I don't care how your last doc appointment went, that you have to go to the store today, that Bob down the road put up a new antenna, that you just took your dog outside for his daily BM and it's sunny and 75 in CA..... :unamused:

I will exchange pleasantries with a DX station and thank them for answering me but there are typically other people waiting to make that contact so the QSOs are generally short.
Luckily ham radio offers a little something for everyone, even the gumpy old farts... no offense @old_man :tearsofjoy:
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Grumpy old fart?... I resemble that remark. One of my mottos is that the definition of stress is the inability to choke the hell out of someone who desperately deserves it.
 
Prerunner1982

Prerunner1982

Local Expert, Oklahoma USA
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Colchester-Taco said:
Gladly! How does a newcomer get started with Echolink?
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Hopefully this will help.

Echolink App (Android)

Some of you may know that OB has a weekly echolink net. Perhaps you aren't sure how to get on Echolink or there isn't an Echolink repeater near you, don't fear...there is an app for that. You can get the Echolink app for Android or Apple, you can also get it for your computer. Once you have...
www.overlandbound.com www.overlandbound.com

Most of us check in using the app on our phone (Android or IOS) or a computer.
 
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