ghostrider45
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I thought I'd start a new HAM radio thread to try and collect 'introduction' information in one place since there seems to be interest. Given the expected assault on all our Constitutional rights, it seems possible that HAM radio may become more important as censorship/control/shutdown happens on other communications systems. History has shown where HAM radio is extremely important when Mother Nature shuts down power/internet/cell services.
some basics:
# yes, you need a license to transmit
# no, you don't need a license to just listen
# no, morse code is no longer required for a license
# there are 3 license types: technician, genera, and extra
you can start with a basic handheld (HT) radio with minimal investment (cheaper than ammo these days):
https://www.mtcradio.com/yaesu-ft-65r-dual-band-5w-ht-transceiver/
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/bgm-bch-270
https://www.radioddity.com/collecti...ios/products/baofeng-uv-5r-plus-two-way-radio
Free software for programming HAM radios:
https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home
A good place to start for more information is the ARRL:
http://www.arrl.org
Members can now select a beginner/intermediate level magazine:
http://www.arrl.org/on-the-air-magazine
Some additional info here:
http://www.arrl.org/getting-your-technician-license
https://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Operating_Aids/Beginner_s_Guides/
https://www.kb6nu.com/study-guides/
I recommend Gordon West's study guides:
https://www.mtcradio.com/books-and-training-materials/
hopefully, other HAMs will jump in and add info.....
some basics:
# yes, you need a license to transmit
# no, you don't need a license to just listen
# no, morse code is no longer required for a license
# there are 3 license types: technician, genera, and extra
you can start with a basic handheld (HT) radio with minimal investment (cheaper than ammo these days):
https://www.mtcradio.com/yaesu-ft-65r-dual-band-5w-ht-transceiver/
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/bgm-bch-270
https://www.radioddity.com/collecti...ios/products/baofeng-uv-5r-plus-two-way-radio
Free software for programming HAM radios:
https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home
A good place to start for more information is the ARRL:
http://www.arrl.org
Members can now select a beginner/intermediate level magazine:
http://www.arrl.org/on-the-air-magazine
Some additional info here:
http://www.arrl.org/getting-your-technician-license
https://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Operating_Aids/Beginner_s_Guides/
https://www.kb6nu.com/study-guides/
I recommend Gordon West's study guides:
https://www.mtcradio.com/books-and-training-materials/
hopefully, other HAMs will jump in and add info.....
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