Amateur, or Ham, Radio is a very powerful communication tool. We have already have 4 new hams in our group! Let's keep those numbers building.
Steps to becoming a ham radio operator.
1. Study for your Technician Class Exam
Pick the app or website that best suits your learning style.
Website/App 1 - https://hamstudy.org/
This is a great website and phone app that provides practice exams and
question pool studying.
Website/App 2 - Ham Radio Exam Tech or HRE Tech
This is a great website and phone app that provides practice exams and
question pool studying. It also has a function that allows you to study in
your preferred method.
Website/App 3 - http://www.arrl.org/instruction-exam-practice-and-review
Website/App 4 - https://hamexam.org/
2. Ask for help from the other hams in the group if you run into questions.
Comms Lead - @Dkelley
@Palladius
@IrishDiesel
@Sam_Ax
@vf171ohio
3. Sign up to test
https://hamstudy.org/sessions
Be careful to follow ALL of the instructions for signing up for these tests. The rules are very strict. While taking the test you must adhere to the guidelines and instructions.
4. Pass your Technician Class License
The VECs will submit your paperwork to the FCC and you will receive your callsign in about a week.
5. GET ON THE AIR!
There is going to be a hand to hand Self Defense workshop on Tuesday the 17th from 7pm - 9 pm. It is being taught by a martial arts school specialized in hand to hand defense.
Cost is $30
Payment can be made in cash or via Venmo.
It will be located at Meng’s Martial Arts of Cincinnati. Their information can be found at: https://cinciwingchun.org
I’m traveling and can’t host the call tonight.
I’ll post some info when it’s back up.in the Members site when it’s back up.
