|
|
Post by samanthajane on Oct 25, 2005 11:58:16 GMT
Hi everyone, as some of you will already know, my partner James is totally mad on ham radio and seeing as I know very little about it, I was wondering if any of you had any ideas what I could get him for Christmas? I wanted to surprise him with something radio related, so he knows I have put some thought into it. It is our First Christmas in our own home, so its special to us both. Hope somebody can help! 33's Sam ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by Zo - 2E0ZLD on Oct 25, 2005 12:30:21 GMT
Hi Sam,
I know you have said James is totally mad on radio amateuring but if you could give us some idea's of what he already has that would help some of us tremendously in making suggestions. An idea to start you off on thinking is ask James about what he has and what kind of knick it is in and try and tease out any info that might suggest he actually needs something replacing as that would be a good starting point. Also listen out for him saying I need this or that for the shack....hope that helps for now and I hope we can help you formulate a list of possiblilitie.
33's
Zo
|
|
|
|
Post by Maureen on Oct 25, 2005 16:05:10 GMT
Hi Sam!
How about a radio-controlled 24 hour clock. It is always useful to have 2 in the shack - one set to local time and the other to UTC! As Zo says, it depends what he has already and also how much you want to spend! A decent new radio could, for instance, could cost up to £2000.00! Wow! That would be great! For something more personal you could make him up his own log book printed on the PC with a personalised cover.
|
|
|
|
Post by Renae/k9do on Oct 25, 2005 18:00:48 GMT
I agree with Zo and Maureen, depends on what he already has.
Radio equipment can be $ $ $
a 24 hour clock would be good.
|
|
|
|
Post by samanthajane on Oct 25, 2005 18:29:22 GMT
Hi girls/ladies, I am so thankful for your replies. James recently spent about £3,500 on a new radio its an FT1000 he also has a 706G and a TS480SAT. I dont want to dig about right now for info, as he is trying to be nosey and look at my laptop! I like tthe radio clock idea. Thanks girls :-) I will give u more info on what he has soon, so keep the ideas flowing!! xx
|
|
|
|
Post by Maureen on Oct 25, 2005 20:32:16 GMT
Hi Sam! Happy to help! Another idea for you - I think the TS480 is the portable Kenwood in which case the MP1 Antenna might be useful. See www.superantennas.com. I use one when I take a demo station to places without antennas. It works quite well. Keep searching! Maureen |
|
|
|
Post by samanthajane on Oct 26, 2005 12:05:14 GMT
Hi Maureen, thats a good idea, thank you. I will have to drop hints to him and question him and hopefully get some input, thanks for all your help, Sam x
|
|
|
|
Post by Renae/k9do on Oct 26, 2005 12:19:55 GMT
Hi Maureen, thats a good idea, thank you. I will have to drop hints to him and question him and hopefully get some input, thanks for all your help, Sam x I am sure he will give you some ideas, there is alot of stuff out there I am sure that there is a varety of items he would like. If you dont know what to get if he has a favorite place he purchases from , you can always get him a gift certificate and he can use it toward something he really wants. |
|
|
|
Post by Zo - 2E0ZLD on Oct 27, 2005 15:27:36 GMT
A gift certificate is an excellent idea if you are still not sure what to actually get him, Great Idea Renae!
|
|
|
|
Post by Renae/k9do on Oct 27, 2005 15:35:12 GMT
A gift certificate is an excellent idea if you are still not sure what to actually get him, Great Idea Renae! I know Dave would love it! He would be like a kid in a Candy store! |
|
|
|
Post by Zo - 2E0ZLD on Oct 27, 2005 22:28:57 GMT
 If I am honest, So would I |
|
|
|
Post by Renae/k9do on Oct 27, 2005 22:36:02 GMT
If I am honest, So would I Me too! ;D |
|
|
|
Post by samanthajane on Nov 3, 2005 12:30:36 GMT
Thanks girls, you have been such a great help :-) xx
|
|
|
|
Post by Zo - 2E0ZLD on Nov 3, 2005 14:50:40 GMT
No worries Samanthajane, Thats what we are all here for, to get help and give it where we can |
|
. 2E0ZLD + M3LHI, Zo.
