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Ham Radio FAQ

32-minute video about the value of amateur radio. Ok, so what is ham radio? Do people still use ham radio? How can ham radio contribute to my emergency plan?

Ham Radio FAQ: Everything you Need to Know about Amateur Radio

I want to answer some of the most common questions I receive about Ham Radio, and why I feel it's still important to survivalists and preppers.

Amateur Communications & Operations FAQ

The following are answers to frequently asked questions about communications appropriate for the amateur service.

Amateur Radios FAQ - Advanced Specialties

The information below will help clear up any questions you may have on amateur radios, licenses, legalities & more.

FAQ - Ham Radio Prep

What Type of Questions Are On the Ham Radio Exam? Link. The Technician Class Exam consists of 35 multiple choice questions with a minimum passing score of 74% ...

Ham Radio Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How long is an amateur radio license valid for?' An amateur radio license is valid for 10 years from the date of issue. You do not need to re-test to renew it.

r/amateurradio - Reddit

Can I take an examination online? I am hearing noises over my speakers/tvs/computer. What do I do? Are Baofengs legal? ... Ham radio would be much ...

Frequently asked questions by those hoping to become hams

Remember playing with walkie talkies when you were a child? Amateur radio, also known as HAM radio, is an extension of those walkie talkies.

Amateur Radio Frequently Asked Questions - sarcnet

Amateur Radio Frequently Asked Questions by Julie VK3FOWL and Joe VK3YSP ... The simple and honest answer is: “We're just having fun using our Amateur Radios to ...

What is Ham Radio - ARRL

Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together.

Ham Radio FAQ - Major Hayden

In summary, these imported radios can allow good people (and bad people) to do bad things more easily than most other radios. However, the ...

The Guide to Ham Radio: Introduction & Frequently Asked Questions

Ham (aka “amateur radio”) refers to the collection of radio frequencies and bands that allow licensed individuals to transmit, receive, ...

An Amateur's Guide to Ham Radios | Tech Wholesale

Ham radio is another way of saying amateur radio as the person who broadcasts over the frequency is referred to as a "ham".

Radio Basics 101 (Radio FAQ) - Getting Started - Aganz Store

The FCC released a notice (DA 18-980) that said “Even if a two-way VHF/UHF radio operates solely within the amateur frequencies, the operator is ...

HAM radio/amateur radio FAQ | Expedition Portal

The two most used frequency groups in ham radio are 2m and 70cm (aka 440). There are many excellent and inexpensive 2m only radios. However, you ...

FAQ - Washoe ARES

What is Ham Radio? · Ham Radio, or more formally Amateur Radio, is a hobby in which participants, known as "hams," use various types of radio communications ...

Frequently Asked Questions - Union County Amateur Radio Society

1. What is Amateur Radio? Amateur Radio is a radio service which is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (The FCC) and is recognized by ...

WARS FAQ - Weld Amateur Radio Society

The Weld Amateur Radio Society is based in Weld County, Colorado. We exist to promote the understanding and use of amateur radio within our community.

Ham Radio Buyer's Guide: How to Choose The Best Ham Radio

This guide will explain just what being a ham operator entails, where to find resources for education and licensing, and how to pick the best ham radio for ...

ARES RACES FAQ - ARRL

Two Flavors of Amateur Radio Emergency Operation. Emergency service is one of the basics of the Amateur Radio Service and there is sometimes come some confusion ...