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Yeah I'm 3 weeks in and loving it. Starting a pile of parts in what will be my hamshack (aka basement) I have a power supply and mfj 8 way distribution panel. The Hustler 6 btv will be my antenna but it will be well into spring before that goes up. I need to start a thread in ham regarding that. I'm still weighing between and ft-991a or an IC-7300. I retired the baofeng for a yaesu ft3d and I'm running that on an ed fong jpole of my own construction.
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If you get the IC-7300 I will probably be asking you a bunch of questions on how you have it set up. I have the radio, but still don't have a power supply, mic, antenna, cables, fittings, etc.
I am all studied up and looking for a place to test for technician. Unfortunately none of the local clubs offer testing that I've seen. The closest is in Madison. I thought about doing it online, but it sounds like they are super strict with regard to your immediate surroundings; to the point where people were taking the test in their bathrooms to meet the "requirements". Also, I know nothing about zoom or how to use it.