Getting Started with Ham Radio

In this video, Amber sits down with Ham Radio expert Josh Naas to discuss Family Communication. Cell phones are often used as the primary form of communication, but what would you use if cell towers go down? A PACE Plan, or Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency Plan, can play a key role in a worst-case scenario.

Josh also lines out the different types of radios, which would apply to various scenarios.

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[EhWassAmattaU]

Thanks Amber and Josh!
Amber (and Mike), "pro tip": if you are going to get your HAM license, don't do it the wrong way...
ie: learning wrong information.


Get the test guide
Highlight the CORRECT answer for each question (or just the letter)

Read the question and then ONLY the correct answer

You will not put wrong information into your head

When you take the test, the correct answer pops out at you!

It is not "cheating"!

It is learning ONLY correct information.

This works the same for FAA written tests too...

[harleysoftail]

I’m a HAM radio operator and I just want to say that not all of us are dicks. LoL Get involved as capable American citizens, people.

[SupermanBB]

This rabbit hole goes deep lol. This is a more complex world than I imagined. As a train conductor, we use radios in our daily work.... But I had no idea this whole ham world existed. Fascinating stuff! Makes me appreciate our radio communications more. I just ordered a baofeng UV-5R to dip my toes into ham and get licensed soon

[behnkem]

I've been a Amateur radio operator since late 2015. I've learned a lot about how the bands act during certain times of the day\night, which frequencies will get you across town or across the globe. As with every hobby, you'll come across people who are just there to make life Miserable for others, as they are most likely living a miserable life. But all in all, I've really enjoyed the hobby and when the power in our area was out for 3- 4 days, it was a lot of fun to use battery power and talk across the state, and send emails without having local internet. In the end, it's worth it. Josh is a great guy and his channel is a good place to learn. Great Video.

[leokelly]

I love that you're doing this.
I am a disabled veteran and I've been thinking about getting my HAM radio license and some budget friendly equipment. just need the motivation and a place to start

[billbbobby]

This was a great talk. Hopefully someone could do a great talk on what would happen if the whole grid went down, or we had EMP issues either from a rocket blast or the sun. That would be the best time that these ham radios would be life saving.

[PTRXIII]

As a Texan this is an important topic for myself (and for most Americans as well) especially with what we experienced on February of 2021. Thank you so much for sharing this video.

[blankreganon]

Another option that most people don't use is MURS
It is license free and is 2 watts like FRS but has a couple of benefits. First it is VHF instead of UHF. Because of that it might be a little better in the woods. Second, you can remove the antenna and use a better one including using one 60 feet above the ground. It only has 5 channels instead of 22 like FRS. But, it is not as widely used so it is great for family and small groups.

[Grantlozier]

Josh does not get paid to educate people to help themselves. I have followed Josh on line and he has a lot of information about survival.

[wingrider]

I have had my Tech license for over a year. I am just now getting ready to buy my first radio. There are so many options, and the price ranges, I just couldn't sift through it all to make a radio choice. After watching one of his vids, I am taking his advice to get an inexpensive radio and just jump in and get my feet wet and see what it's all about and just go. Gotta start somewhere. I'd love to grab a nice base station and all that, but I'd be jumping into the deep end of pool with no idea of what to do. Sadly, there are no mentors near me, so I'm on my own. Looking forward to finally getting off the bench and getting in the game.

[gilbertblanco]

I love how Amber really breaks down the abreviations and tech lingo into layman's terms. This keeps the information very absorbable. Great work!

[Jake-yvcr]

Upgrading to General, radio is a great hobby and preparedness asset!

[glenncapone]

I love your "find a mom"; you know they're involved until the kid's mom is found.

[tomsimota]

Great job with keeping the acronyms from obscuring the interview.

[guy]

If you put your name/phone number/address to a tune or rhyme, a kid can learn it at a super young, and then just practice on long car rides. Taught my nephew at 2 that way.

[Mykael_G]

Question for Amber, at what age did you start implementing these things with your kids? And could you give an example of how to teach them this concept of learning? Thank you guys

[chriscroley]

Absolutely outstanding content. This is what we need to grow the community, Thanks Amber and Josh keep up the great work.

[richarda]

When I had children I gave each of them a walkie-talkie for around the house and on vacations. It saved me a lot of walking. Also just listening I could tell where they were generally. Easy to walk to the car turn on the CB channel 14? And call supper is ready, lol.

[gregsherwood]

Went and joined Josh’s channel. Thank you both for the information, I will be working on it this summer.

[Blue-Collar-Radio]

A radio is like a gun, learn to use it and be proficient. You wont rise to the occasion.