Good evening Steve,
Thanks for the history info. I can see there being push back from the established guys/gals.
I am actually relieved to hear Morse Code isn't required these days. I recall
as a Boy scout working on a Merit Badge to do with communications and the stress I felt
trying to learn enough Morse Code to achieve the badge to the point it was only one of a few I never completed LOL.
I went through the CB craze, handle was Whiskyjack. I still use it on some forums etc. Was plenty of fun but those days are gone.
I really became interested in radio work when i took my Basic Comms in 1983 @ 1 Fd Amb. I found proficiency on the radio as a
medic to be as critical to my patient care as my medical training.
Now retired, I work as a civilian contractor at Range Control as the radio op. Interesting work but as with my Reg Force time, deals only with
mil nets.
I'll likely look into this come Winter as it is currently fishing and gopher hunting season, quickly moving into upland and big game hunting.
Winter is my off season, good time to learn new things.
Thanks again,
Jeff
