The ARRL (American Radio Relay League) has just added a new video training series for the Technician Amateur Radio license. There are 37 individual videos ranging in time from 3 minutes to 20 minutes, and cover the various sections found on the Technician license test. The last video covers an exam review.

For more information on the classes, go to the ARRL website article.

Go directly to the ARRL Technician Course YouTube Channel.

Editor's note: The following information is a contribution from Mike, KJ7ISM.

Some info on how to become a HAM.

What is HAM Radio? Videos and some good info from the ARRL.

Getting started resources

• How to get License - Guides and Info
• Three easy steps to get your licence.
• How to Get an Amateur Radio License | Ham Radio for Beginners By Bridge Com Systems.
• Five Easy Steps to Get your HAM Radio License by KB9VBR Antennas Good video!
• What can a beginner do with an Amateur Radio Technician license? By KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures

Additional getting started resources from Mike, KJ7ISM

• Yakima Radio Club - How to get your Technician License
• Yakima Amateur Radio Club

The Radio Amateur is

CONSIDERATE...He/[She] never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.

LOYAL...He/[She] offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, the IARU Radio Society in his/[her] country, through which Amateur Radio in his/[her] country is represented nationally and internationally.

PROGRESSIVE...He/[She] keeps his/[her] station up to date. It is well-built and efficient. His/[Her] operating practice is above reproach.

FRIENDLY...He/[She] operates slowly and patiently when requested; offers friendly advice and counsel to beginners; kind assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the marks of the amateur spirit.

BALANCED...Radio is a hobby, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community.

PATRIOTIC...His/[Her] station and skills are always ready for service to country and community.

Written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928

Randy, K7RHT, provided this article, called Zen and the Art of Radiotelegraphy, written by Carlo Consoli, IK0YGJ. It goes into the history of the decline of use in Morse code, but also goes into how to build your skills. Despite not being required in order to pass your license exam, there are a large number of CW devotees.

If you are looking to brush up your CW skills, or to learn CW for the first time, give this article a read. The author sets the stage on how to learn, and how to apply those learning skills to CW. He then walks you through lessons and practice. Zen and the Art of Radiotelegraphy

The Morse code training program mentioned in the article, by G4FON, has moved to https://www.g4fon.net/