Amateur Radio License

[Brush Buster]

I would like to get get licensed to operate amateur radio's. I'm new to this and would appreciate some help. I'm wondering if you can purchase books at the bookstore to study or if you have yo order them on line.

I live in northern Mn. (Duluth Area). I checked where I would have to go to test and there is nothing locally; will have to go down to the twin cites.

Thanks
Bob...

 

[EDUK8TR]

I would like to get get licensed to operate amateur radio's. I'm new to this and would appreciate some help. I'm wondering if you can purchase books at the bookstore to study or if you have yo order them on line.

I live in northern Mn. (Duluth Area). I checked where I would have to go to test and there is nothing locally; will have to go down to the twin cites.

Thanks
Bob...

Check some of these links out.

http://www.eham.net/newham/

http://www.wedothat-radio.org/

ARRLWeb: Where Do I Start?

As to testing. Check around and see if there is a local Amateur Radio club near your area. I'm sure they have some qualified Volunteer Examineers (VE's) that would be happy to conduct an exam session for you once you are ready to test.

There are several online practice test sites available to help you hone your knowledge prior to testing.

http://www.eham.net/exams/

http://www.qrz.com/p/testing.pl

Hope this helps gets you started. If you need any more help just ask here. We'll be glad to help you along.

Good luck!

Wayne C.

 

[BJ radionut]

Amateur Testing Info

ARRLWeb: Exam Session Search

This should be a fairly current list of testing locations and dates that may get you closer than the Twin Cities. These pages will also have info on many areas of Amateur Radio activities and requirements.

HamTestOnline™

qrz.com also has testing info

Good Luck and your in a good forum for any help you may need.
All the Best
BJ

 

[kd3yt]

Here is link to the Duluth club:

Arrowhead Radio Amateur Club

 

[Brush Buster]

I sent an email to the local club in Duluth Mn. This could be an expensive hobby. I have a CB and a 10 meter radio. When I pass the exam I suppose the next step is a base unit and antenna.

Thanks for the help. Looking forward to a new hobby and meeting new people.

 

[Moleculo]

When I pass the exam I suppose the next step is a base unit and antenna.

Or mobile, or handheld There isn't one route or way to do this hobby. Start by asking other hams in the area to come and play with their equipment; have them show you how it works. Then you'll find out what you want to do. Your interests will probably change over time, also.

The "Now Your Talking" is a good book to order, if you want to go that route. Also feel free to ask questions here...there are quite a few helpful people here.