<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by 4CHURCHILL:
Im still learning to use my Motorola Talk About radios from 5 years ago
.... i find all of this very interesting and at some point would like to learn it all.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Sorry to get so technical, but I got my first Novice Ham license in 1955 at the age of ten. Was trained as a Communications Specialist for Special Forces "A" Team operations in Military School for Four years Was trained in Radio teletype/SSB Radio/Computer operation and Cryptography by the USAF 1963, serve The Strategic Air Command for Four years. Was Trained in Commputer Programming and Data Systems Analysis and Designed and programmed commputer systems for Four Years (while working full time as a State Trooper). Also got involved in the first CB Craze and served as Comander of the local REACT Emergency Communications and Search and Rescue Team.
In 1972 Started a Commercial Two-Way radio business installing and maintaining RCA mobile equipment and got a First Class Radio Telephone Operators license. I worked that business for 10 Years then sold it and retired from the SP. I then became a Sheriff. After 8 yrs quit and bought a computer business. Some time prior to that I built my own PC when that craze started. I then became a Chief of Police for 6 yrs. Many of the prior yeaers I was a Volintier Fireman and for eight of thos years was and EMT. Also seven years as a deputy coroner. I develope Cancer and resigned and Sold my computer business. Had the cancerous kidney removed, Seven way bypass, retinal surgery on both eyes, cataract surgery on both eyes, kidney failure, five years of Dialysis, a kidney transplant, Twelve Computers, 16 Radios, 8 Ham Radios, FRS, GMS, CB and Several scanner later and I am starting a new chapter by geting active with ARRLs ARES(Amateur Radio Emergency Service). RACES(Radio Amateur Communication Emergency Service a CD operation) SKYWARN and amateur group working with the NOAA weather service and about to get certified by Hummer HHOPE team. But, I do plan on taking my wife of those many years and my dog and traveling extensively and off roading ALOT. I have not had a vehicle or house that did not have at least two different types of radios in it since 1960. My first cell phone was a big honking Motorola 100 watt mobile phone in 1961 and have had on in the car or on my hip ever since. I am just slitely technical. But, we all start somewhere.
Sorry about the rave.