ham radio shops?

[zteknik]

Sooner or later I'll be moving out to the Springs
Is there a ham radio shop that any of you amature radio guys would reccomend??new or used

And also is there a list of local repeater leagues in the local area?
When i move out there id like to hook up with somebody there that can show me the ropes
I dont have my license yet-yea i know a commo guy without a ham license,I just never got around to it
Any help and or links would be appreciated
Thanks

[Pistol Packing Preacher]

http://ppraa.org/

[Pistol Packing Preacher]

For testing...

COLORADO SPRINGS - The Pike's Peak Radio Amateur Association holds test sessions the second Saturday of even months at 9 a.m. at the Denver Tech College, 225 S. Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. Contact Erik Mugele, KG0XE, at 719-596-5345. (Erik Mugele, KG0XE, 4670 Dapple Grey Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80922)

[Hoosier]

Good stuff I'm almost done with the ham book.

H.

[Pistol Packing Preacher]

My son, the Oxford kid but a none techie, studied hard and passed his test with a 100%. He now wants to continue to upgrade and even learn code - not required now days but used by many... including myself!

[Mazin]

I have always been interested in doing this, is there a study book I can download? also how much does equipment usually run to start off with?

[Pistol Packing Preacher]

I am not aware of a downloadable study book. $19 at HRO in Denver. The Gordon West book is good. the ARRL book is a huge in depth study guide for total beginners... if you do not know the difference between a transistor and a Ford pickup!
[Not that there is much difference...]

You can download phone apps for a few bucks and take practice tests on your phone or go on line @ QRZ.com and take free practice test.

Ham Radio Outlet 8400 E. Iliff Ave. # 9, Denver, CO 80231-3336 (303) 745-7373 ‎ hamradio.com ]

[Pistol Packing Preacher]

Equipment price varies from $120 for a basic handheld for local communications on VHF and UHF to 10 grand for top end HF rig with full bells and whistles.

There will be a hamfest [ham-garage-sale] near you...

Pikes Peak Radio Amateur Association Inc. MEGAFEST
07/16/2011
Lewis-Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Rd. Monument Doors Open at 8 AM
Table Cost: $12.00 Admission: $5.00
Talkin: 146.97(+ (100 Hz PL))
Contact: Go To http://www.ppraa.org
for more information

I hope to make that one!

[Pistol Packing Preacher]

I have no pecuniary interest in any of the stated stores or functions above!

[zteknik]

Thanks for the info Preacher!!
That'll help out a lot for when i get out there

Im sure with a bit of brushing up i can ace the test,its been a while since i was a commo cheif
I remember when i went to commo school we were taught code and we practiced every day-even at chow and at lights out
Amazing how much one forgets if you dont use it