after passing the RAE, what other things need to be done? and what does it mean by "the sketch of aerial(s) to be used"? Anybody got examples? And if one is to apply for the callsign, without owning the radio himself is that possible? what form(s) should be filled then?

so, what youre saying is that i only need to fill in the callsign application form, the 9M recommendation and the statutory declaration? without filling the application for apparatus assignment(s) form?

Thanks man. Now gotta get some 9M signature then.

apparently, my result slip from the last RAE 2009-2 is yet to arrived. did anyone faced the same problem? what should i do? suggestions?

still looking for 9M signatures though... the only thing between me and the AA

im a student, studying in KL but soon gonna grad in june and return to SWK. hope to get it done before i returned... is it possible for me to send you the form instead? xD

most of the time, transportation is the main problem. and sometimes, its time constraint... but thanks for the suggestion will try and see what can i do

well the thing is, i dont know anyone involved in amateur radio there and what more to say a 9m holder. i got myself involved in this field on a personal basis with nobody guiding me but books and fortunately i passed the test. thus nobody in my social circle got any idea (even on the existence of) amateur radio. so im planning to get the signature here and submit the form in KCH actually. yea, i do plan to get a 9W8 callsign btw. ^^

as far as im informed, ive only got to know few amateur radio clubs in sabah, but not quite in sarawak. maybe its a tightly-knit society and the general public is yet to know of their existence, not much of a publicity. the mcmc office is in kuching of course.

how did i found out this field? just browsing stuffs here and there back in 06. but by then i only knew of the name and nothing else actually. just got hold of some reading materials from net and bookstores last year so i took the exam in dec. mustve been luck that i passed it in my first attempt, but honestly speaking my knowledge are limited to merely theoretical.

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Ham Radio for Dummies, The Beginner's Handbook of Amateur Radio & Practical Radio Frequency Test & Measurement-A Technician's Handbook, among others... some ebook too

well my friend used to work in a bookstore, so its not such a huge problem somehow... xD and yea, still looking for signature as this weekend im stuck with assignment and presentation due Monday. which part? Gombak that is

This post has been edited by lucifer_666: May 22 2010, 04:31 PM

no theyre not! xD well, like almost all books in malaysia that is. but good (or rather bad) for me that i never mind spending money for books and i think so too... maybe for the next weekend or the one after, ill try to get the signature xD

thanks for the offer. will let you know about it and sorry bro. seems that i dont have that book xD

set d? xD im sorry i guess i dont get that... what do you mean?

huhu.. my mistake. nope. im yet to acquire a rig of my own. thats why as i said, though ive passed my rae my knowledge is purely theoretical. too bad though, eh? but planning to get one soon ^^

there some possible options for my first rig, be it handy or mobile. but i wouldnt mind receiving some old pointers from you guys as i dont wanna end up with triple-digit worth of paper weight and im not sure if im to get a hvf/uhf mobile set or save some more and get an all-mode set as well. any recommendation? for sets and why its a good purchase, of course

maybe around 1500 first my first set. but anything within the range should be good enough to be considered

driving of course and possibly some hiking too

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Added on May 25, 2010, 1:41 amyea, thats what thought xD but which one is first? a mobile perhaps, eh? its better if it can be portable as well with its own internal power source like FT-817, FT-897 and/or IC 703. Any other models which one can hook up with power supply without jeopardizing its portability (and practicality)? i mean, on foot trekking and camping

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how about the power source for 857-should i have it with me on jungle trekking or moutain climbing, for example? can it be connected with some sort of battery pack?