Can you hear me now?

Lukas was introduced to the world of Ham radio enthusiasts this spring, by a dear friend, who brought not only encouragement but books for Lukas to peruse. This fall Lukas decided it was time to pursue this hobby. He read various books, gathered data on testing and then started to in earnest study for the exam. Whenever he had a spare moment, one could find him at the computer taking yet another practice test, or curled up in a corner reading another chapter in the manual.
This past Saturday, he woke at the crack of dawn, ready. He dragged his blurry eyed father along to the hall where the exam awaited. A few short hours later, a very relieved Lukas along with his proud Dad came back home. He had passed. Now began the really hard work - the work of waiting for his call sign. Every day, he logged in to the site, checking in anticipation of finding his name and his new radio name - what could it be? The waiting was challenging, and the federal government did not disappoint, it rarely under-promise and over-deliver, so not long after the promised deadline, Lukas was given his 'new' name. KK6AXQ.

The same generous friend and her family lent Lukas his first radio, and walking the dog is no longer a chore - it is a chance to rag chew as they say in radio speak, ie chat with others.