I live in Tulsa, OK, and my initial interest was storm spotting.
I've been a "firebuff" for years (after being a volunteer firefighter for several years). I've carried a scanner for years and frequently take pictures at big "workers" for my own collection or local news media. When a new employee at work noticed my scanner and asked me what I listened to, we got to talking about amateur radio, and I got my license a few weeks later.
My "elmer" (that guy from work) is Jay Veale, N5SPC.
My rigs are a Radio Shack HTX-420 dual-band HT and a Yeasu 2600 2m mobile in my truck. I also have a Radio Shack HT-10 10m mobile in the truck that I picked up on closeout, but I can't use it yet. But hopefully I'll have my General next week (I take the test Sat. 4/26).
More stuff, useful links, and photos coming soon.
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73 and Thanks,
Al K3TKJ