| Getting Your Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) License | | | | advantage of that. Ham radio operators are always |
| This is an exciting time for amateur radio. We have | | | | looking for someone new to talk to and share the |
| had so many changes due to technology. Our radio | | | | hobby with so they will be glad to help you. Almost |
| signals can be bounced off the moon back to the | | | | certainly, some member will be willing to let you talk on |
| other side of the Earth, carried to very specific | | | | his radio and see if you like it. |
| destinations over the internet, re-transmitted by | | | | 2. Read a good Ham License Book or go to classes |
| satellites, carried with digital signals or simply | | | | provided by a club |
| transmitted and received the way they have been | | | | 3. Download the appropriate question pool from the |
| since the beginning with analog signals and simple | | | | ARRL - The American Radio Relay League. |
| radios. | | | | 4. Go take your test. Don't worry, it's really not that |
| Many people fear having to learn Morse code, but | | | | hard if you study the question pools. |
| Morse code testing is no longer required for advanced | | | | 5. Once you pass the test, buy a radio and use it. Don't |
| licenses. The interesting thing, however, is that Morse | | | | be intimidated. When you make contact for the first |
| code seems to be more popular than ever. | | | | time, let your contact know it's your first time and he |
| Here are some tips for getting your amateur radio | | | | will probably help you along. |
| license: | | | | It's a great time to be involved in Ham Radio. Getting |
| | | | involved is easier than it has ever been and there is a |
| 1. Contact a local Ham radio club. Many clubs will have | | | | huge supply of radios. Now it's your turn to get started |
| members who can mentor or "elmer" you. Take | | | | in Ham radio today. |