Any Other Hams? N8ZTE CQ CQ CQ

[CashGap]

So, I earned my novice license at approximately the age of 16 in 1978.

At the time, I had a National NC173 receiver, and a Heathkit HW16 transceiver. Mainly, I listened to international broadcast stations, in awe.

I didn't do much with it, and let my license lapse.

Roughly 1992, I re-earned a technician license. Morse was ALWAYS my nemesis... I just don't hear it!

So in 35+ licensed years, I've probably had less than sixty minutes on the air.

As a police officer, I absolutely wear out my APX6000 Motorola when on duty.

I'm interested in getting "back into" amateur radio. I'm a Mac/iPhone/iPad user, and I find the APRS/digital stuff interesting.

I don't even know how to ask what I'm asking. I think I'm interested in the following:

1 - Recommendation of an EXCELLENT all-band receiver, I would like to rediscover the magic of "tuning in the world". Maybe SDR, if it works with Mac OS/iOS.

2 - Recommendation of a TNC/radio combo to explore APRS.

Really I don't know what I don't know, curious to hear what you are doing and with what equipment.

[Mifune]

I do have tube amp's... but not Citizen Band.

[twitch54]

Originally Posted by Mifune

I do have tube amp's... but not Citizen Band.

Never accuse a 'Ham' of Citizen Band (CB) ........

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