first radio contact

How to Get Started With Ham Radio: A Practical Roadmap From Zero to First Contact

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How To Get Started With Ham Radio

Learning how to get started with ham radio is easier when you follow the decisions in the right order: define what you want to do, set a realistic budget, choose a license goal, pass the correct exam, match the radio to the activity, and plan your first contact. The equipment side of a first setup … Read more

How to Get on Ham Radio: First Contact, Repeaters, Simplex, and Nets

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How To Get On Ham Radio

Getting on the air becomes much easier when you separate three decisions: whether the channel is free, whether the contact belongs on a repeater or simplex frequency, and which parts of the exchange are legally required. A first contact can be brief: identify, make the call, exchange a name and location if appropriate, then close … Read more