Whether you’re interested in emergency communication, electronics, or just want to talk to people worldwide, passing the ham radio test is the first step. To get licensed, you need to demonstrate an understanding of FCC regulations as well as knowledge of radio station operation and safety considerations by taking a written test.
Steve, KM9G, encourages new hams to experiment and ignore negativity. We discuss paradigms, cognitive dissonance, and the importance of innovation in ham radio. Keep hope alive!
GMRS continues to grow with lots of new licenses being issued every month. There are a couple of things that you need to be aware of to avoid the disappointment that comes when you discover your expectations and the reality of this poplar radio service are misaligned.
In this video we’ll look at the top 10 things you need to know as you consider becoming a part of the GMRS community.
Bring your HTs to the June RRRA Meeting and get help programing your radio with the latest set of frequencies for the area .If you have a programing cable, you’re encouraged to bring that also, but we’ll have a supply of cables available for use.
There will also be a demonstration of I Am Responding, our pager system for ARES.
“ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, returns to the podcast to walk readers through his May/June 2025 On the Air article, Building Simple Antennas for 10 and 15 Meters.”1
