How To Become a ham radio operator

[Brazerusa]

KD2FWN here...

 

[phydough]

Adding a few updates and non local oriented sites.

Good place to start learning.
ARRL | Get Involved in Ham Radio | Connect, Volunteer, Learn, Donate


Practice tests for amateur radio exams.
Practice Amateur Radio Exams by QRZ.COM


Good place to find reviews on all kinds of radio equipment. And more.
eHam.net Reviews

 

[MaulCrawler]

HAM Sammich

KE5BYZ here.

 

[k7pmi]

Adding a few updates and non local oriented sites.

Good place to start learning.
ARRL | Get Involved in Ham Radio | Connect, Volunteer, Learn, Donate


Practice tests for amateur radio exams.
Practice Amateur Radio Exams by QRZ.COM


Good place to find reviews on all kinds of radio equipment. And more.
eHam.net Reviews

Far better than CB. More frequencies to use and much better coverage.

 

[t_j]

Took my tech a couple of weeks ago, waiting for my call sign to show up in the FCC database.

 

[Jimbo]

Took my tech a couple of weeks ago, waiting for my call sign to show up in the FCC database.

call sign #theredcoatsarecomingBREXIT

 

[k7pmi]

I just passed my Tech test this morning... Now I need to get my setup and install it!

So much equipment to choose from. Possibilities are endless. Begin with a dual-band VHF / UHF mobile transceiver to install in your truck. Especially useful in remote areas where we usually drive our trucks. Unlike CB or FRS, Ham Radio groups have radio repeaters in nearly all the mountains and hills to provide reliable communication. Check out a local Ham Radio Outlet store to get some good hints on equipment. Also, check out the new Social Group here; 'Ham Radio Raptors'.

 

[t_j]

So much equipment to choose from. Possibilities are endless. Begin with a dual-band VHF / UHF mobile transceiver to install in your truck. Especially useful in remote areas where we usually drive our trucks. Unlike CB or FRS, Ham Radio groups have radio repeaters in nearly all the mountains and hills to provide reliable communication. Check out a local Ham Radio Outlet store to get some good hints on equipment. Also, check out the new Social Group here; 'Ham Radio Raptors'.

Hahah did you look at the date on the post you quoted? It was from 2012....

 

[KaiserM715]

Hahah did you look at the date on the post you quoted? It was from 2012....

Indeed.

Here is what I went with: Kenwood TM-V71 http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f12/kenwood-ham-radio-install-pic-heavy-16777/

 

[k7pmi]

Hahah did you look at the date on the post you quoted? It was from 2012....

Hahah, does it really make a difference? It's still relevant and the Ham Radio option compared to CB and FRS for off-road, in the wilderness where there is often no cell connections is a valuable feature.

Hahah, any more cute comments?