Radios are fun, period. People can call me a geek, or whatever. I love radios and all kinds of gear! If it lights up and makes a sound, I love it. Especially if I made it work. Operating an amateur radio is fun and fascinating, but it is not as easy as it looks. Understanding the fundamentals of electronics and F.C.C. rules are essential in being a good operator. We all want to be good operators. Right? We want to obey the law and, don't want to look stupid when that F.C.C agent comes knocking at your door with the Federal Marshall with warrants in hand. This is no laughing matter. Our frequencies are regulated by the Feds and they do monitor them. Now don't get me wrong. The F.C.C is not the bad guy. They keep our frequencies clear of wrong doers and those who have no business being there. Otherwise we would have chaos. F.C.C rules and regulations regarding amateur radio can be found on the F.C.C web site. The ARRL web site arrl.org, your local Radioshack Store, public library and your local amateur radio store. In Houston, Texas, where I live, there is Houston Amateur Radio Supply. Houstonamateurradio.com is a good source of information, technical and general. George, the owner, Charlie at the desk, and Russell, the tech, are friendly and willing to help answer your questions.Now every large city has an amateur radio store nearby. I hope they are as friendly as the guys at my local store. There are many stores here in the US and I can only write about those I have experience with.
Well, next I will write about actually operating amateur radio gear. o73 Dan ki5jb
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