OK, so you have passed your ham radio and have your “ticket” (license) wait. All of the study cramming, and disturbing behind you. It was around this time that you ask: “What shall I do now?” Great question to start.Your first step is to examine the type of equipment to buy. It is something that you can Elmer (mentor) [...]
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Put Your Amateur Radio License to Good Use – Participate in a Public Service Event
January 28th, 2012 
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Talk To An Astronaut – In Space – With Ham Radio!
January 28th, 2012 admin I recently contacted Douglas Wheelock astronauts aboard the International Space Station with a simple amateur radio antenna on a small magnet in our home in Appleton, WI. While an amateur radio license is required, it is not hard to come. Amateur radio clubs in your area can help you get one. Contact the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) [...]
Ham Radio’s Annual National Contest – Field Day!
January 28th, 2012 admin Once a year thousands and thousands of radio amateurs, in the order to see what some take as an annual competition – Field Day. Field Day has a more serious side to it though than just a competition. I call it a competition, because the national organization of amateur radio operators, radio relay, the American League to [...]