[bars] Suggestions for a radio for new ham?

[Andy Klock]

Thanks all for everyone's advice and encouragement.

I ended up going for the General last weekend, but while things are still fresh in my brain I'm
thinking of taking the Extra on the 13th. I've got a teenager who might
come with me (and possibly a couple of his buddies) as well if he is ready.

I'm still not sure what my actual plans are but maybe that is a good
thing. I like to hike in the mountains and carrying an antena sounds
like a fun thing to do.  The thing that made me interested in the first
place was reading that story of a ham who found an old NASA satellite:

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/canadian-radio-amateur-finds-resurrected-nasa-satellite

That is just the sort of scientific inquiry that I find interesting. But, since I'm a complete
novice I'm sure I'll find some other interests too.

My kids got out of school early today so we're going to head up to
Salem to check out that ham shop. Will keep you posted.

Thanks again. 

Andy K
KC1MOW

PS. I'll try and make it to the next meeting.