Subj : Re: Wannbe HAM
To   : TONY LANGDON
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Mon Sep 12 2016 12:30 pm

Tony,

TL>That's a big question.  It depends what you want to do and how much you have
TL>spend.  Occasionally, there may be some pracical limitations (for example, i
TL>you park in underground car parks, you will have significant height
TL>limitations, which will limit your HF antenna options).

  That first thought is so true...especially on how you want to spend.

  A few years ago, they noted on Amateur Radio Newsline "a DC to
Daylight rig for $17,000"!! Now, I could outfit a nice shack for $17,000
-- but for one rig, to me, that's overkill.

  But, I'm sure there are some hams that wouldn't bat an eye to pay that
kind of money (must be nice to have such). Indeed, at some hamfests, you
can buy a "brick" of prize tickets for $100. But, to avoid writers
cramp, I'd suggest bringing along a "rubber stamp".

  On another note, I tried to email you for an info pack on your FTN
"radio net", but the address bounced.

Daryl

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