I've been trying to follow this thread but haven't been very diligent. Please bare with me if I ask questions that have already been answered.

#1 Is there anyone on this thread that works at HRO?
#2 Can a "newbie" attend the proposed meeting on the 24th?

I'm very interested in getting involved, but I'll admit, I'm a bit intimidated. Civil Engineering/Transportation Surveying background but I get lost when you guys start talking freqs, bands, or "2M" radios. Sorry, I don't know the difference between a 1M, 2M, or 8000M. That probably doesn't exist but I was just pointing to my stupidity on the subject.

Thx - Drew