How do i get a ham radio licence, and then start tranceiving.?!
Question: How do i get a ham radio licence, and then start tranceiving!.!?
I've been exetremely interested in Ham radios, and want to get into it!. Ive been looking at some things, and from what I can tell I have to pass some kind of exam for a licence!. If you know what I need please tell me!. also, and tips for a radio and all that good stuff would be greatly appreciated!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Answers:
Yes , when you are a ham radio operator you are certified by the federal government!.
Operation and license should be viewed as a privilege and not just a game!.
You will have to do some study and pass some tests!.
These tests can be easy or hard depending upon the class of license that you are after!.
The class of license will determine and limit what sort of equipment and bands that you can use!.
The test phase isn't usually expensive, but you will need to buy a few books!.
At any time you can upgrade to a more advanced license but of course you must pass those tests as well!.
Most people enter the hobby with the lowest class , 'technician'!.
With this you are limited to VHF and UHF bands!.
This is fine for local contacts , but if you want direct worldwide communications then you will have to get at least the 'General' class license!.
With the General class you can access most of the bands allocated to ham operations but at a lower power!.
Even with this lower power substantial distances can be crossed!.
Don't fall into the trap of thinking that 'performance = buying'!.
I see often hams that have bought every sort of expensive gadget and gizmo available , but they still cant get good contacts!.
The fact is , that a simple low cost radio and antenna set up well will do the job better than an expensive radio and antenna set up poorly!.
I run a very simple setup from my car and its fantastic!.
You can see some examples on my Youtube page!.
http://www!.youtube!.com/user/OH2FFY
Here is a map I started off recently showing some of the places that I have talked with!.
http://oh2ffy!.50webs!.com/contactmap!.html
Two last points --
1!.The hobby is what you make it!.
2!.There are more important things in life than a hobby!.
Www@Enter-QA@Com
Operation and license should be viewed as a privilege and not just a game!.
You will have to do some study and pass some tests!.
These tests can be easy or hard depending upon the class of license that you are after!.
The class of license will determine and limit what sort of equipment and bands that you can use!.
The test phase isn't usually expensive, but you will need to buy a few books!.
At any time you can upgrade to a more advanced license but of course you must pass those tests as well!.
Most people enter the hobby with the lowest class , 'technician'!.
With this you are limited to VHF and UHF bands!.
This is fine for local contacts , but if you want direct worldwide communications then you will have to get at least the 'General' class license!.
With the General class you can access most of the bands allocated to ham operations but at a lower power!.
Even with this lower power substantial distances can be crossed!.
Don't fall into the trap of thinking that 'performance = buying'!.
I see often hams that have bought every sort of expensive gadget and gizmo available , but they still cant get good contacts!.
The fact is , that a simple low cost radio and antenna set up well will do the job better than an expensive radio and antenna set up poorly!.
I run a very simple setup from my car and its fantastic!.
You can see some examples on my Youtube page!.
http://www!.youtube!.com/user/OH2FFY
Here is a map I started off recently showing some of the places that I have talked with!.
http://oh2ffy!.50webs!.com/contactmap!.html
Two last points --
1!.The hobby is what you make it!.
2!.There are more important things in life than a hobby!.
Www@Enter-QA@Com
The Federal Communications Commission regulates and grants this license!. The exam is less technical and is designed to make sure you know the basic requirements relative to conduct and content!.
It's about onair deportment and not saying certain things!. You're not required to know how to build or repair your own kit but that knowledge couldn't hurt!.
It's about courtesy!. Some guys boost their wattage illegally!. This is what you hear when you're using a high band receiver and some pirate yahoo nearby decides to go online with his new doped up kit!. Play by the rules, be courteous, you'll be fine!.
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Contact the FCC and get the handbook, study it, then go take the test!. Simple!. It's about like taking the written test for a drivers license!.
You can buy a suitable kit online or at stores like I!.T!.C!., Fry's, etc!.
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It's about onair deportment and not saying certain things!. You're not required to know how to build or repair your own kit but that knowledge couldn't hurt!.
It's about courtesy!. Some guys boost their wattage illegally!. This is what you hear when you're using a high band receiver and some pirate yahoo nearby decides to go online with his new doped up kit!. Play by the rules, be courteous, you'll be fine!.
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Contact the FCC and get the handbook, study it, then go take the test!. Simple!. It's about like taking the written test for a drivers license!.
You can buy a suitable kit online or at stores like I!.T!.C!., Fry's, etc!.
Www@Enter-QA@Com
I would imagine your first step would fall in talking to the FCC about a license since they do all that stuff!.!.!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
You didn't mention what country you are in!. The FCC only regulates USA hams, so a lot of answers will not apply to you!. We ned more information!.Www@Enter-QA@Com