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Amateur Radio has always been the only means of communication during all kinds of conflicts, blackouts and emergencies and will continue to be so. Some of the bands can operate across the globe
Hello fellow ham
Heya! The last time I held a license was more than 30 years ago. I dont know if HAM uses morse code predominantly anymore or not.
Morse is not even a requirement for entry-level level "Tech" license anymore, completely did away with the Novice class.
Like everything else, the push is going digital, computer controlled radios and software only rigs, SDR, satellite, etc.
Still a great hobby but nothing like the good ole days. But then...
What is?
Well, as long as there are rigs that run on batteries and can transmit really far, its all good. I am not sure if voice modulation requires higher wattage / morse transmits farther. I am gonna look back into this and buy myself a nice rig.
Exactly I’m still a noob, you can listen all you want. The weirdest thing I heard was a Chinese broadcast the night of the 2020 election, on 20 meters that blew me away. I haven’t heard it since then, now I know there was something in that broadcast.
I keep saying I am going to get licensed and buy a ham radio. I’ve said it for 2.0 years. But have I ever done it —- no. I think it’s a really great thing to have in your arsenal of prepping. It seems complicated… what radio to buy? How to start? Etc. Taking any advice anyone has to give on this!
I’m studying for my Extra (took both Tech and General test in one sitting back in 2016) my wife thinks it would be a great idea to get one and now she’s studying for her technician license. She is not technical at all, but it’s mainly laws and regulations and very basic electronics.
All you need is the official study guide, The ARRL Ham license manual (get the spiral bound one, just trust me bro) http://www.arrl.org/licensing-education-training
That is all you need but a great addition is the fast track series where they break down the questions that are in the exam.
https://fasttrackham.com/
For a radio, a great starter and common radio is Baofeng UV5R, just buy a better antenna and get the cable so you can program it with CHIRP!
It’s a great hobby and may be a lifeline some day. I always have it when I’m out hiking
Thanks for these great resources!
Thank you!!