[QuadList] TODAY is the anniversary of...now hams

[Tim Stoffel]

On Sat, 2009-12-12 at 19:23 -0500, Guy Spiller wrote:
> Hi Ted,
> I just took the exam today, and as I understand it, I don't get my call 
> for about a week or so when it shows up on the internet.
> One of the reasons I wanted to get my license is sort of a tribute to my 
> dad, who taught me so much about broadcasting over the years.
> He passed away in 2004, and I'm going to try and get his old call, 
> which, as of today is still listed as available.  Apparently, I can 
> apply for it as soon as I get my first call next week.
> What I really want to eventually do is find a vintage 1kw AM broadcast 
> transmitter, and put that on 160 meters.  I love those things!

Guy,
    Congratulations! Now, you will have to keep an eye out for
transmitters like the Gates BC-1G. There may be one here in Reno
available. I know it works because I put it in service.

Have fun!
Tim Stoffel, NS9E