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Hello Amateur Radio:
An Introduction to Amateur Radio.
Who's the Typical Ham Radio Person Today?
Amateur Radio operators come from all walks of life — movie stars, missionaries, doctors, students, politicians, truck drivers and just plain folks. They are all ages, genders, income levels and nationalities. They say Hello to the world in many languages and many ways. But whether they prefer Morse code on an old brass telegraph key, voice communication on a handheld radio or computerized messages transmitted through satellites, they all have an interest in what's happening in the world, and they use radio to reach out across towns or continents.
What's the Appeal of Ham Radio?
Some hams are attracted by the ability to communicate across the country, around the globe, or even with astronauts on space missions. Others like to build and experiment with electronics. Computer hobbyists enjoy using Amateur Radio's digital communications opportunities. Those with a competitive streak enjoy "DX contests," where the object is to see how many hams in distant locations they can contact. Some like the convenience of a technology that gives them portable communication. Mostly, we use it to open the door to new worldwide relationships over the airwaves with people we may never meet, but come to call friends.
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What is Amateur Radio?
A housewife in North Carolina makes friends over the radio with another ham in Lithuania. A teenager in Ohio uses his computer to upload a digital chess move to an orbiting space satellite, where it's retrieved by a fellow chess enthusiast in Japan.
An aircraft engineer in Florida participating in a "DX contest" swaps his call sign and talks to hams in 100 different countries during a single weekend.
In Louisiana, volunteers save lives as part of their involvement in an emergency response. And from his room in Chicago, a ham's pocket-sized handheld radio allows him to talk to friends in the Carolinas.
This unique mix of fun, public service and convenience is the distinguishing characteristic of Amateur Radio. Although hams get involved in the hobby for many reasons, they all have in common a curiosity to see how they can say Hello to other people over the airwaves.
Amateur Radio is the last place where an average person can, using just his or her own gear, talk freely across town or around the world to others.
Do I Have to Learn Morse Code?
Not any more. While many hams like to use Morse code with its history and traditions, it is not required for your entry level license.
How Much Does it Cost?
Basic study materials for passing the FCC test and getting your initial license usually cost less than $40. There are also classes held by many local groups for people who want more interaction. If possible, taking part in one of these classes is the best way to go, but there's even an online course you can take if you prefer.
Once you have your first license, you may find it best to start with simple equipment and grow over time. It usually costs less than $200 to get your own first license and radio and start saying Hello!
What is the ARRL?
Founded in 1914, the 150,000-member American Radio Relay League is the national association for Amateur Radio in the USA. Other countries also have their own national associations. The ARRL is the primary source of information about what is going on in the ham radio world. It provides books, news, support and information for individuals and clubs, special operating events, all sorts of continuing education classes and other benefits for its members.
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