Online courses: Ham Radio Prep is what I personally used — it’s video-based, easy to follow, and designed for complete beginners. Books: The ARRL Technician Manual or Gordon West’s study guides are popular options. Free apps and sites: Try HamStudy.org,…
When I first got licensed, I kept hearing phrases on the air that didn’t make sense right away. There’s a lot of lingo in ham radio — and while some of it can sound technical or old-school, knowing the basics…
When I first got my license, I kept hearing the term “net” tossed around. Everyone talked about checking in or joining a local net — but if you’re new like me, you might not know exactly what that means. So,…
When you’re just getting into ham radio, there are a ton of new features to explore — and VOX is one of those settings that sounds useful, but can catch you off guard if you’re not careful. VOX stands for…