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Ham Radio for Beginners, part 4

Written by jape on January 12, 2014 · 1 Comment

First Radio Choices I’m writing this post for a friend of mine named Corey, who isn’t a licensed ham yet, but is planning to attend the Hurst Technician Training Class in early February. The main reason I am writing for him is that he, more than anyone else, has been interested in finding which radio […] Read more »

Ham Radio for Beginners, part 2

Written by jape on November 29, 2013 · Leave a Comment

What are “meters”? You often hear Ham Operators refer to “2 meters” or “10 meters” when talking about radio frequencies and bands. “Meters” in this usage means exactly what it sounds like: meters as a form of measurement. A meter is a metric measurement of length, slightly longer than a yard. When talking about radio […] Read more »

Ham Radio for Beginners, part 1

Written by jape on November 27, 2013 · 2 Comments

I’ve decided to write a series of posts that explains the basics of Amateur Radio; how to get started, the terms used, explanations of the hobby and why it is still so popular, etc. If you have any basic questions, feel free to comment on this post or any subsequent posts. The main question I’m […] Read more »