Thanks Gil!


73 - Greg

BKMoore -

First, thank you very much for your service  :)  Second, I appreciate all the advice to learn CW, learn CW and of course... learn some more CW :D  I've been watching Gil and others videos on CW, and I can see where this is an important skill to learn.

73 - Greg

Excellent and very sound advice Ray on the water, batteries and fan.  My wife and I learned the hard way during the 04' storms in FL as we lost power for a week with Jeanne (we were not as prepared as we thought we were) and now we keep a pallet of bottled water on hand in the garage and I purchased 2 Goal Zero generators with 40 Watt solar panels.

73 - Greg

Thank you Ray and I appreciate the warm welcome. I'm looking forward to delving into the wealth of knowledge out here!

As for being in hurricane country, I can definitely see where having a ham license is crucial during these types of events.  Hopefully we have a more quiet season this summer and fall as Florence was unforgiving to the Carolina's last year. 


Greg

I'm a former Army Airborne FO (Forward Observer) and after 20 years decided to get my ham license.  (I finally got my General 6 months ago)  I'm glad this forum exists as I'm still trying to understand everything.  :)

Greg