The farmer was here yesterday planting. Rather than corn or beans, we're getting sorghum this year. That'll be a first for us. He was kicking up a lot of dust, but it started raining just about the time he finished. Since we're surrounded by farm fields and a trucking outfit, we're always fighting with the dust - the dust usually wins.
I took my Ham radio test last night. I missed two questions - one I had right the first time but second guessed myself when I went back over the test before handing it in. I should get my call sign as soon as I'm contacted by the FCC and pay the licensing fee. Not sure yet exactly what I'm going to do with the license, nothing for sure until I get a radio. One of my former students belongs to the club and he said he's got a radio he'll give me. Not sure exactly what it is but I've got to start somewhere.
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Congratulations on passing your Amateur Radio operator's test. Maybe we'll meet on the air sometime; my call is N8UX. Been licensed since 1979.
Been travelling a bit lately, but still following your blog. Busy right now with some farm stuff, and repairing mowers. also picked up an old ATV which will come in handy, as my knees are starting to give me trouble, and walking the fence line is more difficult.
Old Ford trucks are still going strong, with the usual old truck issues.
...Rich in Ky.
Here's my N8UX page on QRZ - https://www.qrz.com/db/n8ux
Thanks and good to hear from you. I tried paying my license fee and getting my call sign but was having trouble. I finally called the FCC and was told they were having trouble on their end. Not a big deal since I don't have a transmitter yet but should be getting something soon. The local club is having their field day June 22-23. Maybe I can try contacting you during that.
Just checked out your QRZ page. Very impressive! I can't see me getting anywhere near that involved but who knows what the future holds. Might try learning Morse code, will probably get my General license at least.
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