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HOW TO GET STARTED IN AMATEUR RADIO
Getting started in Amateur Radio has never been easier! You can
usually find a ham radio class in your area sponsored by friendly
volunteers who will help you learn the "ropes."
Two Entry-Level Licenses To Choose From
The Novice Class license lets you talk by radio using voice, Morse
code or computers. You'll take a relatively easy exam on radio
operating practices, FCC rules and basic electrical theory. You'll
also pass a 5 words-per-minute Morse code test. Novice Class
operating privileges include FM voice, digital packet,
single-sideband voice and Morse code. Novice operators can use
many of the popular shortwave frequencies (below 30 Megahertz) to
communicate worldwide using Morse code, and on one shortwave
frequency band they can even use voice.
The Technician Class license NO LONGER REQUIRES A MORSE CODE
EXAMINATION, and gives you all ham radio privileges above 30
Megahertz. You'll pass a relatively easy exam on radio operating
practices, FCC rules and basic electrical theory. Technician Class
operating privileges include FM voice, digital packet, satellite,
television, single-sideband voice and several other interesting
modes. You can make international radio contacts via satellites,
using relatively simple equipment.
Where Do I Start?
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and others publish ham radio
license study guides to help you learn the things you'll need to
pass your exam and have fun with Amateur Radio. ARRL can also
assist you in finding ham operators in your area who'd like to help
you get started.
The ARRL Educational Activities Department (EAD) distributes a
"Prospective Ham Package" that is sent at no cost to you. The
material describes Amateur Radio, popular ARRL study guides, and
includes a list of your local ham radio clubs, ham radio classes
and volunteer examiners in your area. Contact us for a
"Prospective Ham Package", today!:
TOLL-FREE -- 1-800-32-NEW HAM (our New Prospect "Hot Line")
mail -- ARRL EAD, 225 Main St, Newington CT 06111
phone -- (203) 666-1541
fax -- (203) 665-7531
e-mail -- rinderbi@arrl.org
(Make sure to include a specific request for the "Prospective Ham
Package" and include your postal address because there is too much
material to send via e-mail or fax.)
Robert J Inderbitzen, NQ1R | voice: (203) 666-1541 X213
Educational Activities Department | fax: (203) 665-7531
American Radio Relay League | email: rinderbi@arrl.org
225 Main Street | ARRL BBS: (203) 666-0578
Newington, CT 06111 USA | CompuServe: 70007,3373