I chatted with a fellow in Alaska a couple winters back who was running that power level. John Ferrell http://DixieNC.US ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill & Pookie" To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 7:54 PM Subject: Re: [EE] Ham Radio? > Marcel, > > Ham radio is a interesting and fun hobby. So many things one can do with > amateur radio. My thing is QRP (5 watts or less) CW. And the range goes > from the cutting edge to the ancient. > > One can make many friends through radio and the technical knowledge and > practical experience is beneficial. After all, one never know when they > will be marooned and have only a 51 Ford from which to build a > transmitter. > > Also, as a hobby on a resume, it shows interest and effort. > > Bill WB6YWI > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Marcel Birthelmer" > To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." > Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 8:31 PM > Subject: [EE] Ham Radio? > > >> Hi all, >> I know there are some hams on this list, and I would like to get a feel >> for what it means to be a ham. I know there is some testing involved to >> get permission for certain radio bands etc., but other than that, what >> do you do after that? Is it a worthwhile pursuit for someone with a >> strong interest in electronics and working toward an EE degree? >> Thanks, >> - Marcel >> -- >> http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive >> View/change your membership options at >> http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist