Anyone out there have a HAM radio license? How would I get started in learning more about HAM?
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Do you need it to be HAM?
If you only want shortish distance connection there are free to use bands. You can use them on cheap handheld walkie-talkies.
You might like this:
https://midlandusa.com/blogs/blog/frs-gmrs-cb-ham-whats-the-difference-and-what-to-choose
You need a license for gmrs. Not frs though. Just need to pay the fee though, no test.
Do you have a hamm radion store in your area? They would be a great local resource.
Join ur nearest local club…most meet once per month and many offer the licensing exams prior to the meetings. The older members are usually pretty helpful with choosing equipment, local relays, setting up ur radio, etc.
ARRL puts out an exam review with all the questions (with answers) from the test pool for u to review prior to testing.
There is a free YouTube class offered by Gary Wise (call sign W4EEY) that covers the material for each section of all 3 licensing exams including all the test q’s with the answers and helpful tips to remember the info. These are really good and follow the format of the ARRL spiral bound test booklets (you should prolly get these for reference sources b4 and after the exams) but are much easier to follow.
It’s a great hobby and another tool in ur kit of being self sovereign.
Hope this helps. Good luck
Ham radio crash course on youtube and hamstudy.org.
I used the HamStudy app to learn and practice. There's also a monthly community meeting; maybe there's something like that in your area.