Hi Dave,
  I know I need a license, but I'm just starting to dig into things,
obviously want a 2 way system, kinda hoping I can do an attic based
antenna if at all possible, I remember a bit from when I was a kid about
atmosphere bouncing and such, but I have a lot of rust to scrap off my
memories...  why do you have some gear you're looking to part with and
any chance you coming up to VCF East?
Curt
Dave McGuire wrote:
  On 4/16/11 9:07 PM, Curt @ Atari Museum wrote:
  Any HAM radio operators here? I'm interested
in getting some equipment
 to setup a HAM radio transmission/reception system and possibly look to
 hook it up to a terminal for text transmission too. I'm totally in the
 dark on this, so I'm looking for anybody who can point me in the right
 directions, thanks. 
   I'm not a licensed amateur radio operator anymore, but I was for
 many years.  My license is long since expired.  I've always planned to
 get back into it, but I've not yet managed to do so.  I do miss it.
   Have you had any exposure to ham radio?  You're aware that a license
 is required to transmit, yes?  Do you have any knowledge of
 bands/local vs. distance/modes etc?
            -Dave