Looking for ham

[Mancow413]

Hi. I do not no much about ham radios, but I am looking to buy one. I was wondering if anyone can help me out. I have some expierence with CB radios but none with ham. I heard that you can talk to people all around the world. Can someone reccomend the equipment I will need and maybe a price range. Also looking for local retailers in my area. Thank you! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)">


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[Rylos1]

First you need to get a license.

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[Hook948]

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>Yes, I understand that I do need a license and I will have to take a test.<hr></blockquote> Actually several test.<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=""> For licensing info click HERE. As far as equipment...the sky or your bank account is the limit. You will need to decide what you want to do and what mode. You mentioned you want to talk all over the world. Well this can be done many ways and on many different frequencies. For starters you can go for the technician class license and work the world via Echolink and use either your computer or a VHF or UHF radio and a local repeater set up for access OR you may want to work the satellites for DX. From there you will need a general class or higher license and you can "work the world" on the HF bands. This can be done in different modes, Digital, CW or Phone(voice) depending on what "floats your boat". To give you an idea of what equipment is availible new and used you might check the reviews Here. If you see a piece of equipment you are interested in then do a search (google etc.) for more info to help you decide. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT="">

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