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Our mission is to bring Bitcoin Plebs & Devs into ham radio in order to help the bitcoin community to achieve technical proficiency in radio communication techniques so that they will be able to contribute to advancing the radio arts in alignment with the ethos of Bitcoin. ⚡️⚡️⚡️Let me know if there is ham radio content that you would like to see me repost. I will see it if you use #hamradio or @HR4BTC it in a reply. ⚡️⚡️⚡️

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Morse Code (aka CW) has made a significant resurgence and renaissance since 2020 because of the Long Island CW Club, a global internet based Morse Code ham radio club.

They are literally revolutionized the way people learn Morse code. Check this out. They are doing lots of very cool stuff around the world.

#ham #hamradio #CW #morsecode #morse #hrcc

https://www.youtube.com/live/6Mr5CdS_w50

This is a great playlist to prepare for the entry level ham radio license in the United States.

#ham #hamradio #license #test #prep

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_9BZQ8gpzi-mYsS5WkImxI1VbJcY1dG&

Geek out on old school packet radio on the Commodore SX-64 using a MFJ-1278 TNC.

#ham #hamradio #tnc #packetradio #radio

https://youtu.be/HCtkN3Moclo

These are great antennas. You can even get them in Bitcoin Orange or Nostr Purple.

The same people that makes these antennas also does the SignalStuff dot com, HamStudy dot org and ExamTools dot org websites. Will provide links to them in 🧵.

https://youtu.be/ExiL6fhRUwE

How to get your ham license online using ExamTools.org

To sign up for a ham radio license exam on ExamTools, follow these steps:

1. - Visit the ExamTools Website:

Open your web browser and go to the ExamTools website at [examtools.org](https://examtools.org).

2. Find a Session:

Look for the "Find a Session" or "Upcoming Exams" section. This will allow you to search for available exam sessions by date, location, or online exams.

3. Register for an Exam:

Once you find a suitable exam session, click on the "Register" or "Sign Up" button next to the session. You will be directed to a registration form.

4. Fill Out the Registration Form:

Complete the registration form with your personal information. This usually includes your name, address, contact information, and sometimes an FCC Registration Number (FRN). If you don't have an FRN, you can obtain one from the FCC website.

5. Review and Submit:

Review your registration details to ensure all information is correct, then submit the form.

6. Confirmation:

After submitting your registration, you should receive a confirmation email with details about the exam session, including the date, time, location (if in-person), or instructions for accessing the online exam.

7. Prepare for the Exam:

Make sure to study the necessary materials for the exam. There are three levels of exams: Technician, General, and Extra. Ensure you are prepared for the level you are testing for.

8. Attend the Exam Session:

On the day of the exam, attend the session at the specified time. If it is an online exam, ensure you have a stable internet connection, a webcam, and any required software or identification documents.

How to get your ham license online using ExamTools.org

To sign up for a ham radio license exam on ExamTools, follow these steps:

1. - Visit the ExamTools Website:

Open your web browser and go to the ExamTools website at [examtools.org](https://examtools.org).

2. Find a Session:

Look for the "Find a Session" or "Upcoming Exams" section. This will allow you to search for available exam sessions by date, location, or online exams.

3. Register for an Exam:

Once you find a suitable exam session, click on the "Register" or "Sign Up" button next to the session. You will be directed to a registration form.

4. Fill Out the Registration Form:

Complete the registration form with your personal information. This usually includes your name, address, contact information, and sometimes an FCC Registration Number (FRN). If you don't have an FRN, you can obtain one from the FCC website.

5. Review and Submit:

Review your registration details to ensure all information is correct, then submit the form.

6. Confirmation:

After submitting your registration, you should receive a confirmation email with details about the exam session, including the date, time, location (if in-person), or instructions for accessing the online exam.

7. Prepare for the Exam:

Make sure to study the necessary materials for the exam. There are three levels of exams: Technician, General, and Extra. Ensure you are prepared for the level you are testing for.

8. Attend the Exam Session:

On the day of the exam, attend the session at the specified time. If it is an online exam, ensure you have a stable internet connection, a webcam, and any required software or identification documents.

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How to order a Pizza with a Ham Radio to celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day.

#ham #radio #bitcoin #pizza #vara #varafm

https://youtu.be/aELxp8Smluk

Confessions of an operator of an illegal pirate radio station.

#pirateradio #hamradio #fcc #radio #ham #piracy #pirate

https://youtu.be/NY9aZ0wTlBI

If you are a bitcoiner on nostr playing with meshtastic and/or ham radio, you should consider putting in a preorder for the satslink.

#satslink #mesh #lora #meshtastic nostr:npub1wu4aye7ll0lnrrg638e90sehzsgpzx5t39t3mwl05aa0d0ap08esdz3vw0 nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 #hamradio #ham

https://satslink.com/specs

Yet another Meshtastic device.

#meshtastic #lora

https://youtu.be/PyWYncggmcg

This is a real world demonstration of one method of tracking down radio jammers.

https://youtu.be/6cV3jmANu4c

Info on the recent American Radio Relay League hack:

Also, a reminder to change your passwords and don’t reuse passwords.

#ham #hamradio #hack #arrl

https://youtu.be/oaf-ae7tlgo

All this rig needs now is a nostr relay, and a bitcoin node.

https://youtu.be/lndSQ87jeYU