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Here's your invitation to a real friendly interesting, high-tech hobby that offers something fun for everyone! You can become an Amateur Radio operator no matter what age, gender or physical ability. People from all walks of life pass their entry-level exam and earn their Amateur Radio license (Also Known As HAM radio license). They all share the most diverse world of fun activities you can explore with amateur radio.

You never know who you may run into when communicating with Amateur Radio: Young people, retirees, lawyers, website designers student and teachers, scientists and engineers and, doctors, mechanics and technicians, homemakers,boaters

And even those entertainers!

Getting started in ham radio has never been easier! We invite you to explore the following information and learn about Amateur Radio. Explore the universe with satellite radio repeaters, moon bouncing, long distance communications that please the mind.

What Can Amateur Radio Operators Do?

Ham radio operators use two-way radio stations from their homes, cars, boats and outdoors to make hundreds of friends around town and around the world. They communicate with each other using voice, computers, and Morse code. Some hams bounce their signals off the upper regions of the atmosphere, so they can talk with hams on the other side of the world. Other hams use satellites. Many use hand-held radios that fit in their pockets.

Hams exchange pictures of each other using television. We offer some actual ham radio operator photos and videos on this site. Some also like to work on electronic circuits, building their own radios and antennas. A few pioneers in Amateur Radio have even contributed to advances in technology that we all enjoy today. There are even ham-astronauts who take radios with them on space shuttle missions and thrill thousands of hams on earth with a call from space!

Listen to amateurs talking through an FM voice repeater in our Ham Radio Audio section(RealAudio).
Using even the simplest of radio setups and antennas, amateurs communicate with each other for fun, during emergencies, and even in contests. They handle messages for police and other public service organizations during all kinds of emergencies including the following below:

Hurricanes
Earthquakes
Tornadoes and floods
Motorist accidents
Fires and chemical spills
Search and rescues

Here are some other Frequently Asked Questions about Ham Radio
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Where Do I Start?

The rules for earning an Amateur Radio license vary depending on which country you live in. In the US, there are three license levels, or "license classes" (Technician class, General class and Extra Class). These licenses are granted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

It's Easy to Get Started
The most popular license for beginners is the Technician Class license, which requires only a 35 multiple-choice question written examination. The test is written with the beginner in mind. Morse Code is not required for this license. With a Technician Class license, you will have all ham radio privileges above 30 megahertz (MHz). These privileges include the very popular 2-meter band. Many Technician licensees enjoy using small (2 meter) hand-held radios to stay in touch with other hams in their area. Technicians may operate FM voice, digital packet (computers), television, single-sideband voice and several other interesting modes. You can even make international radio contacts via satellites, using relatively simple equipment.

Getting started in Amateur Radio has never been easier. First, locate a radio club in your area. Some radio clubs offer ham radio licensing classes, or they can find a club volunteer to answer your questions. You may even be invited to attend a local radio club meeting.

ARRL publishes popular ham radio license study guides to help you learn the things you'll need to pass your exam and have fun with Amateur Radio.

The Amateur Radio license examinations are administered by ham radio volunteers. When you're ready to take your exam, you'll need to locate an exam session near you.

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