The year 2010 will definitely be a memorable year with plenty of ups and downs, but one of the biggest milestones in my life would be that I became an Amateur Radio Operator (affectionately, a Ham Operator). I was finally able to beat down the demons that kept me from getting my license years ago as well as got off of my duff and study for first, my Technician License and then my General License.
While I have barely cracked open my first log book and have only six entries, I have at least done that and started the process to go beyond where I am at now in the hobby and grow with it. Hopefully, by the end of 2011, I will have a full log book and be ready to start my second.
I have a few goals for 2011 (I don't do 'New Years Resolutions', but believe in setting goals) that I am looking forward to accomplishing:
- Obtain my Extra License - my biggest and most important goal;
- Assemble my home shack - mobile is great, but being out of the elements is better;
- Get involved in more contests; and
- Earn my WAS (Worked All States).
Above all else, I plan on having a lot of fun with this hobby.
73's and all the best in 2011.
