HAM Radio Crash Course INTRO - WHY RADIO?

Why should you learn about ham radio?

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[NK-neuf]

I've watched about 15 videos about HAM radios. This is the one that convinced me that I want to pursue learning about this field.

[AllAmericanGuy]

You planted the seed and it's growing. Thank you

[scottwilliams]

If you’re here...you’re probably more prepared than most.

[stephenholland]

I’m licensed. Fun hobby, what I’ve learned also applies to lots of other radio technology (TV, broadcast, WiFi, Bluetooth, garage door openers). Knowing radio makes it easy to understand a lot of technology. And radio is fun! Glad you’re doing this series. So many positive comments. Great way to bring people into the hobby. KD4TTC

[drdexter]

I'm one of those guys who got my license a couple of years ago and put the radio on the shelf..
Just dusted it off and decided it's a good time to get prepared NOW!

[lifeunbridled]

I’m a writer and your content has been really enlightening to me as I incorporate radio into disaster scenarios. HAM’s peak popularity slightly predates me.

[cravenmoorehead]

This is more and more making sense especially during the apocalypse

[soyeldiego]

This is John Conner of your listening to this you are the resistance ...

[ChrissScooterSupportGroup]

Thanks for not being a fudd! Interested in the hobby and appreciate the inclusive and encouraging attitude.

[scottodonahoe]

146.52 will keep you in touch when the take down happens .Local but effective !

[larryterry]

I want to get into this raido thing big time. I has a raido operator in the Marines back in the late 80's . and when I worked as a volunteer firefighter we carried radios . but now with all of what I see happening across America. This is increasingly important. This will be something me and my wife have a serious chat about for our security in the future .

[thehalfnavajo]

I have this radio because a friend told me too months ago. I thought he was crazy because of his antenna he built in his attic. Apparently I'm glad I listened and looking forward to learning alot more.

[mikefoster]

KG5AVL here. Recent subscriber. I’ve been trying to inform the powers that be at the hospital I work at how important communication will be between the employees and their families in a large scale disaster such as a major earthquake or grid down situation that affects cell towers. Nurses and staff will be stuck at hospital for days if not longer. If they are not able to communicate with their families they will be more likely to abandon ship in order to check on their loved ones and property. I met with the person in charge of the hospital emergency preparedness to discuss this. I offered to help set up Ham Radio call tree between the hospital employees and their families and friends who already have a Ham License and to encourage others to get one as well. He looked at me and said Ham Radio was no longer needed for that and held up a $700 satellite paid for by the hospital and said these have taken their place. I asked how man they had. 3 was his answer. And how many do you think the employees and their families have. He just looked at me and shook his head. Needless to say nothing has been done. This is the mindset people have at the Federal, State and local level now because of the Trunkated Radio system the Police, Fire and EMS and FEMA use, which includes the Hospitals who are required to communicate with them. They now have their own system of communication so they aren’t concerned about the public. It seems to me they no longer feel a need for Ham operators such as ARES, etc. So, citizens will have to take matters into their own hands. Ham is still the only viable option for most. Setting up a network with family and friends should be part of a family emergency preparedness plan as it is in our group. I would still like to set this up but no one is listening. Communication with family and friends is critical in disasters and grid down situations. Keep up the work in getting others interested in radio communications and obtaining a HAM license.

[alexrodriguez]

Watched this video on August 15th, got interested in Ham Radio. Passed my tech and general on 9/8. Thanks for getting me interested!!! HRCC Rocks!

[jimmipage]

I’m glad I found you, you’re a gold mine of info. Keep on keep in’ on.

[xXThePointXx]

I was born in South Bay Hospital. Cool to see you posting from the motherland. Have all my grandfather's radio equipment and been wanting to get into HAM for decades. I'm starting my journey right here, right now. Thanks brother!

[dtaylor]

The way you speak is very conducive to learning. Very clear and concise. I also appreciate how you relate the topic to practical or likely scenarios instead of doomsday civil war stuff.

[jereldyoung]

I completely agree. Radios are a must. I’m a retired fire fighter/EMT and the importance of comms can not be overstated. You mentioned radio repeaters. Wouldn’t those stop working as well as if cell towers were down. I understand that most systems have backup power of some kind but that’s only as good as the fuel supply.

[aprilk]

End of the night, one of the few and truly great songs by the Doors!

[TheZzmel]

I have this radio but just to get it tuned is a nightmare. I have been a ham since 1954, novice to general class. I decided not go to get an advance license because I think it is not necessary unless you plan to make a career in communications. I have worked a few emergencies and believe me, it is so important to be able to make contact when other means are not available. To me, ham radio is vital and you never know when you will work some kind of emergency. I have ran a MARS station while I was stationed in Iceland, way back in the 1960's. I held an Icelantic radio license until I was transferred back to the States. I patched in a lot of service personnel to their families. It was a moment of enjoyment. I am not really active right now and I am a member of a virtual ham club called HamSphere. It is not the real thing but it is still fun and there are contests and many other features. It looks like and feels like the real thing. Even the online gear looks professional. You might know about this service.