Getting Into HAM Radio For Beginners

Nick Meacher shows some of the best ways to get started if you're brand new to ham radio.

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The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual

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[anarchytelevision]

I don't talk ham but I do listen, I've been a 11m CB talker since I was 14 years old and I'm 49 years old and I still talk on 11 m today, I am the 1122 wingnut radio out here in northwest corner of Florida, monitoring channel 38 frequency 27.385 lower side band🤘🏻😜👍🏻

[nmr]

I am attending my first ham radio club meeting tonight. I wanted to get my license for years but in the 10 spare minutes I had per week, there wasn’t time to study for the test. I am studying with a home course right now I look forward to getting licensed.

[wehrmeister]

First of all, let me say how happy I am to see new content after three months; I was worried that the channel died! But I seem to recall this is a repost.

I'm currently studying for Technician, just keep running through sample tests to get prepared. Thankfully I have a Ham radio club just a few minutes from me, where I'll be able to take the exam, and plan on joining the club. In today's climate, I guess the only downside of getting the license is that you grant the gubmint a search warrant! But the benefit of learning how to use Ham is a worthy tradeoff!

[chopper]

I'm looking into ham radios, and this was the first one I came to. Seems I need to go back some video's to get more information on the radios themselves. Thanks for a well made video.

[brettwest]

Thank you for all the great information.Didnt realize the exam could be free.
I'm goiñg to start studying then I'm going take the exam through your suggestion.
Thank you

[bobadams]

New to it... appreciate this beginner video ❤

[NullFX]

You guys reading my mind? I was just thinking about how useful HAM is.

[billfargo]

The easiest way to get a ham license is to memorize the questions and answers on the tests. The downside is the growing number of hams that can't change the batteries in a flashlight.

[mendyviola]

My dad was a ham radio operator. I thought he was a bit nutty. But now having lived in hurricane country through multiple power outages and disasters for more than a few years, I get his train of thought.

[dabrams]

I've been watching the news about the hurricane and how HAM radio operators are helping people, because their cell phones don't work. So, this made me curious to learn about HAM radio licensing so I could prepare to help people for future extreme weather as climate change has made fires where I live more extreme and we are due for a massive earthquake.

[OutdoorsWithLuxe]

🇺🇸 Faraway Prepper just made an amazing video. A MUST watch for all Americans

[pastorlarry]

There are a few of us that are still Advance class! I am one of those advance class

[wegmandan]

I did the class 9 back in late 70s.Which is the same. for a radio station, associated with electronics class back then. just didnt see a future, I was wrong now.

[pricklypear]

Great info! Looking forward to getting started! Random question but do you have a british background?

[terryqueen]

when I was taking flying lessons and it's been a few years now I had my FCC license of course to talk on the radio are those any good for ham radio. if they are how can I get a hold of the FCC to get my license back or get them? PS I haven't heard from you guys in a while I take it you're all right

[adlucem]

Remember to get your government permission slip to speak with a walkie talkie!!!! You'll feel so proud 🇺🇲

[chuckdangelone]

I have an FCC General RadioTelephone Operator license that I received in 1991. Hardest test I’ve ever taken! Including college! Is this good for Ham radios? Thanks

[vermontmike]

Is there a study book for the Extra? Specifically, for those who want to enter directly at that level.

[James-uotn]

This video has great content. but the Radio License books are out of dated. Need to put up the current license manuals, for an example Technicians just updated their manuals to June of 2026.

[theusconstitution]

If I invest in ham radio will I reliably be able to speak to my family 150 miles away? 11 miles away? Thank you