What Is Amateur Radio?

Amateur Radio is a fun and exciting hobby that includes a array of activites like talking around the world without wires, talking locally through repeaters, Emergency Communications, Public Service Communications, And much more. A vital service that has saved lives when regular communication systems failed.

Every moment of Amateur Radio is incredible with the measure of the operator and communications -KK6VEV

To use ham radio, you must pass a written examination and be assigned a call sign from the FCC. For example, my call sign is “KK6VEV”. I’m the only licensed radio operator in the world with that unique call sign. Until recently you also had to pass a Morse code exam to get a ham license. However, the FCC eliminated the Morse Code requirement a few years ago. There are no more Morse code tests.

My Experience With Amateur Radio

I first started with learning the basic operations of Amateur Radio. The concept of learning how to operate, creating good character and becoming a great amateur radio operator comes with patience. Studying and dedication to the hobby comes with great rewards. You also meet great individuals from all walks of life likeminded. Once engaged into the Amateur Radio Hobby, the moment of learning never stops it is continuous cycle. And active in many parts of the community. You are able to join clubs, engineer antenna systems, create new boundaries for yourself.

• My Club is Menifee Valley Amateur Radio Club
• The Emergency Communications Organization I belong to is Community Emergency Response Team
• And my achievements are being able to complete studies for every Class of Amateur Radio

The sky is the limit in Amateur Radio. It is a great learning experience and knowledgeable area for everyone alike. Ham radio is also a great social hobby whether you’re talking around town, around the world, at club meetings or conventions, you will be getting to know great and knowledgeable people that are willing to help you.

What Can I Do with Amateur Radio?

Many Hams enjoy collecting QSL cards, postcards from other hams confirming contacts around the world. Some go for awards, like the DX Century Club (DXCC), which means you have confirmed contacts with hams in 100 different countries. (DX is the abbreviation for distance, but HAMS use it to mean contacting someone outside of our own country.) Hams like to also experiment, design their own radios, or build radios from a kit. Other Hams experiment with new designs for antennas. I myself have ventured into Satellite Communications. Waiting for the perfect moment when a Amateur Radio Satellite flys overhead and you make a contact. You also cannot forget about Continuous Wave aka CW HiHi. 73's to all HAMS and non-operators.

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