Help me get a Ham radio license.

[marylp]

Hey Guys! So, reading alot of cool stuff about Ham radios is great. My interest is growing about learning more and getting a radio and a license. What is my first step? I really dont have much experience outside of work (police radio). This is a different ball game. Can someone give me play by play of what I should do next. I am in South Texas, I dont know if licenses differ from state to state. Thanks.

[Sourdough]

No it is a federal license. I think there are old threads on this subject. If not go to: www.SurvivalBlog.com

[crashdive123]

I believe Ken has or had one. He can probably let you know what the process is.

[Rick]

My cousin is a ham...and has a radio, too. He talks all over the world on his. If Ken can't steer you straight I'll contact my cousin. I don't think Morse code is even required any more.

[crashdive123]

Here's a thread with some info. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3130&highlight=ham+radio

[Rick]

Here's a question to Vika or Ken. Is there law or regulation that would prevent me from purchasing a radio just in case? I mean it doesn't take a lot of savvy to listen or to talk (no offense to hams of the world). If things were bad (think Katrina) I doubt the FCC would come wading out to my house to confiscate my radio. In the meantime I might be able to call for help or at least listen in to what's going on. License or not.

[Sourdough]

Here's a question to Vika or Ken. Is there law or regulation that would prevent me from purchasing a radio just in case? I mean it doesn't take a lot of savvy to listen or to talk (no offense to hams of the world). If things were bad (think Katrina) I doubt the FCC would come wading out to my house to confiscate my radio. In the meantime I might be able to call for help or at least listen in to what's going on. License or not.


Rick, you can own the radios, the lic. is a operators License. There are other options also.

[Rick]

Such as????

[cvttejim]

amateur radio licensing is regulated by the FCC. Licenses are Technician, General, Extra, Morse code is not required. Suggest you go to Amateur Radio Relay League, www.arrl.org, for more information

[tennecedar]

Hi cvttejim, If you would, please go over to the introductions section and tell us a little about you. Age, general location, level of experience, etc. thanks