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    Any Ham Radio Operators Here?

    in Ham Radio

    Posted

    Received a email that this thread is being "tested" so I thought I would give it a bump with a new reply. KJ6DWX, Karen, El Cajon Calif. I only cache now and then, but when I do it's often in the desert where there is no cell service. I'd like to encourage people who are thinking of becoming licensed to go for it !!!! It's not that hard since you don't need Morse Code.

    73's, Karen KJ6DWX

    Newbie has question

    in Ham Radio

    Posted

    I got my Tech Ticket in November. I used http://www.hamtestonline.com/study.jsp.

     

    I had zero knowlege of radios and electricty before that. I studied a few minutes a night, took the test while suffering a major cold and on cold meds. Didn't ace it, but passed it just fine. I'm now studying for General just a bit...I use a Kenwood in my XJ for wheeling. Radio brand comparison is just like the Chevy Versus For debate.

    Best advice as far as shopping is to stick with the same brand for mobile, HT etc. as the same brand programs in similar fashion.

     

    Good luck and go for it !!!

     

    Karen

    aka "bluedog23"

    kj6dwx

    Garmin Etrex Vista

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    Funny you posted this, I posted almost the same thing yesterday ! Still messing around but haven't solved the issue as of yet !

     

    I have a Garmin Etrex Vista which I used to use with a Windows XP computer connected to the serial port. I have now upgraded to a new computer running Windows 7 with no serial port. I have purchased an RS232 to USB cable but am unable to get it to work. Can anyone help?

     

    Steve

    Elite Members

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    OK, being fairly new to the game, what are some suggestions for swap items ? Tomorrow my 5 yr granddaughter is going caching with me........she is has the idea that we will be finding Satellites. The good news is she is a great spirited little girl and I'm sure she is going to love the hikes as well as following the arrow on the GPSr.

    I've read of some burned music cd's as trade items. Now that's something I would like to find, yet what is the cost for making a cd ???

    I have to go back and do some posting of caches I have found. I'm not into the numbers that I have found, but then I did realize that if I owned a cache, that I would like to know of people finding it.

    As I have been sitting here reading the posts, it reminds me of a camping trip at the "River" when my kids were middle school aged.....When we checked into the office at the camp we were given about 3 pages of rules. I handed the rules to my kids to read. The kids thought that there sure were a bunch of rules. We summed up the three pages with one simple statement......."Be kind and considerate". Seems like it applies to caching as it does the rest of life........

    The San Diego Thread

    in West and Southwest

    Posted

    We were able to get service there last year, had to call home to see if we still had a home to go to!

    Splashette

    Sigh.......yeah, that was quite the October. For me, it's a long story.

    But the cell service news is good, my daughter is thinking of driving out for the afternoon with her two little girls. She isn't all that familiar with that part of the county, so thanks for letting me know !!!

    Garmin Vista $169.98 At Office Max

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I just saw this posting and you all lucked out. I just checked Office Max and found this:

     

    Garmin Etrex Vista GPS System.

    Item # 20325319 , Style # 0100024300

    EA 3-7 Business

    Days $249.98

    With Office Max it seems they have daily changes in their prices........check often !!! Could even try calling 1 800 283 7674 and see what they quote you as a price over the phone.

    Garmin Vista $169.98 At Office Max

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    Another update:

     

    My Vista arrived today!

     

    Order Date: 09-12-2004

    (sched.) Delivery Date: 09-22-2004

    (actual) Delivery Date: 09-24-2004

     

    THANK YOU OFFICE MAX! you guys ROCK!

     

    (Bluedog, no - sorry, I am not on Yahoo IM - Hopefully you haven't piped in today because you got your unit and you're out at dog beach :) )

    I wish I had been at the beach !!! I was at the dreaded work over the weekend. Did manage to squeeze in two finds Sat. night while out map shopping. Still waiting for my GPS.........Geeze, some people are taking cuts (JK) I ordered mine on Sept. 10th. Anyone here really good at puzzle caches, or is that a different thread ?

    Garmin Vista $169.98 At Office Max

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    Smiles, yes dear, I know you are a sweety !!!  (Wasn't referring to you either :o )  I'm taping my foot impatiently, gonna drive my BF nuts with his GPS. We went to look at a car I had been thinking of buying, on the way back, I pull out his GPS, hit "find nearest"...........the rest is history !

    <blushes> :D Thanks Bluedog :D Hopefully yours will arrive today! (you placed your order way before mine - see below).

     

    Looks like the good news keeps rolling in...

     

    *************

    Current Status: Your order is in transit or has arrived at its final destination

    Order Date: 09-12-2004

    Delivery Date: 09-22-2004

    *************

     

    Hopefully today!

    Where's my phone ?? Got's to call !!! Dog Beach new Geocache sight awaits my creation ! Hey, do you use yahoo messenger ?

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