New Ham FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)

New Ham FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

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• "is a Walkie-Talkie ("HT") enough?"
  • NOPE!
• What should I learn First, Second, Third...
  • How To program my radio;
  • How to Find Repeater Info;
  • How to Operate on a Radio Net;
• How to meet other Hams
• Do I need to spend Thousands of Dollars to be a Ham Operator?
• Do I need a huge antenna on my roof, or a Big Tower in my backyard?
• How do I find somebody to talk with?
• How do I find Repeaters?
• How do I find Radio Nets?
• How do I find Ham Clubs near me?
• Are there Public Service Events I can participate in?
• How can I learn Morse Code?
  • Morse Trainer at SCPhillips.com
  • CW Academy
  • Morse Practice at LCWO.net
  • CW Trainer at G4FON.net for Windows
  • Windows Morse programs:
  • Android Morse programs:
  • iOS Morse programs;
• I want to Upgrade my License; where do I find Study Materials online?
• What Radio(s) should I buy?
• How do I find Ham Fests, Conferences, and/or Swap Meets?
• How do I find an Emergency Preparedness Group to join?
• Ham Vocabulary, help!!?? (see “New Ham Terminology” at wiki.psrg.org)
• How do I Program my Radio?
• Earth-Moon-Earth
• Online Practice Ham Tests:
  • Free Amateur Radio License Self-Study Programs at NC4FB.com