The Same River.

Just finished applying for a vanity call sign from the FCC. Here’s to hoping KD0INM becomes N0FEZ. Figured a new physical address is all the excuse I need for finally pulling the plug on my assigned call sign. I’ve never really cottoned to it because it is often confused with my call sign neighbor KD0INN unless over-enunciated. Besides, it lacked a certain amount of fezness, n’est pas?

I guess, at which time, I’ll have to change the title of the posting category here at 2xSameRiver.

• Yaesu FT-7900R dual-band mobile radio
• Yaesu YSK-7800 Separation Kit
• Yaesu MLS-100 External Speaker
• Comet CA-2X4SR mobile antenna
• Comet CP-5M universal adjustable lip mount

Who’s excited? I’m excited

As of 20090731, I am licensed to transmit as KD0INM by the FCC. I’m completely stoked and will be updating this space with my adventures. Yay me!

So far, then, other than the license I have acquired a used and ever so slightly abused Kenwood TS 530-S. I haven’t yet put it on the air because I haven’t yet put together an antenna or found an antenna tuner. The $4 Special is a refreshing article after all the crazy/scary reading I’ve been doing lately about flying an antenna. I may be giving this a shot next weekend…especially if I can find a decent tuner to interface with my rig. I need more “just do it” and a lot less “ZOMG Horrible!” if I’m ever going to have the confidence to get on the air.